Are Government Grants a Right Funding Mechanism?

Are Government Grants a Right Funding Mechanism?

The following piece was originally published in ITBusiness.ca Many people are surprised to learn that Canada gives out more grants to businesses, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in particular, than most other countries. When we compare grant funding for...
When Should I Apply For a Government Business Grant?

When Should I Apply For a Government Business Grant?

Applicants for government grant programs are never guaranteed approval, as there is a range of factors at play impacting their eligibility. It is best to maximize your chances of approval by focusing on aspects of your business that you have some control over. It is...
An Update on CME Smart Program

An Update on CME Smart Program

In June and July of 2017 the Canadian Manufacturing Exporters (CME), in partnership with the Government of Ontario launched a $25 million fund known as CME SMART Green Program. The Fund was designed to assist eligible small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME)...
How Canada is Conquering the FinTech Space

How Canada is Conquering the FinTech Space

Insights from Industry Leaders Canada’s FinTech industry today is one of the most dynamic—and for good reason—the coolest industries on the Canadian tech scene. All signs point to its ability to fundamentally reinvent the existing order in the country’s financial...
A look at the Innovation Debate: Small Guys vs. Big Shots

A look at the Innovation Debate: Small Guys vs. Big Shots

For many years, the debate about innovation has centered around the merits of large companies vs small ones. I’d like to offer some of our observations that are based on what we have seen at RDP in over three decades of helping our clients of all sizes maximize the...