During times of disruption, it’s imperative that companies create innovative ways to adapt. Otherwise, they risk their own survival. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven that lesson home to many businesses, but in a lot of cases it’s thanks to tech innovations that smaller businesses are beginning to recover, and even thrive, again. The 5-10-15 Main…
The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced many businesses to find new ways of delivering their goods and services. For London’s Advanced Composites Training (ACT), that meant developing new digital technology to provide the top-quality instruction that has made the company a global leader in composites training since 1996. ACT’s recently-launched augmented reality training uses the…
Founded in 2012 by Susan Gillies, Good Vibrations Neurofeedback is an alternative mental health and nutrition business centred in Thedford, Ontario. The business offers a wide variety of Neurofeedback training options for in-office or at-home sessions, including Neurofeedback equipment rentals and purchases, in addition to supplying holistic wellness supplements and counselling, wellness accommodations, and other alternative health…
Canada’s leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, Green Dot, partners with Choice Hotels Canada as a qualified vendor. Choice Hotels Canada is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in Canada with more than 350 properties currently open or under development. The Choice family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travellers…
A group of London, Ontario innovators have developed a tech solution to tackle a pain point in the healthcare sector — hiring. With an equal focus on caregiver candidates and employers, Caring Support knows that after a year of massive disruption and continued overwhelm as a result of a global pandemic, healthcare organizations need a…
Ticketwindow teaches classic venues new tricks to transform Live entertainment looks different these days. For so many eager event-goers and the crews of specialized talent that power them, disruptions to the landscape have resulted in uncertainty for the future. But after several months of severe limitations to social gatherings, forward-thinking venues, performers and event organizers…
The Minery’s Bri Newman explains their plans to return to work and re-enter their London and Toronto offices safely.
When it comes to powering through a pandemic, Southwestern Ontario has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and embracing change. The same rings true for Federico Pereanez and Paula Vergara, co-founders of Collab Local, an eCommerce solution for small businesses. The pair have been working in the storytelling, social media and web design space for a…
Challenging times bring exceptional people together, and new solutions to light. This rings especially true for a region as resilient as Southwestern Ontario. As our business landscape remains dynamic, radical and inspiring change continues to happen here. Now more than ever, leadership within our communities and technology sectors have a duty to provide accessible supports…
Your customers are the keys to your business’ success. But when it comes to understanding them — particularly in times of rapid change — there’s no linear path. Though it may be difficult to resist the urge to rush into diagrams and wireframes, personas and journey maps, even usability testing, sometimes you need to “Go…