Just Good Business Podcast: Navigating Canada’s Economic Crossroads with Douglas Porter
In our latest episode, BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter returns to break down the numbers behind the headlines.
After selling her pet-sitting and dog-walking business, in 2006, Evelyn Couture bought into a unique pet food franchise. Then in 2011, she went out on her own and opened Doghaus. Since then, they’ve been offering professional dog grooming, high-quality dog and cat nutrition, and all the toys and treats imaginable.
During the pandemic, we saw an increase in pet ownership, which would normally be good news for a business like Evelyn’s. However capacity limits and other restrictions on dog grooming, turned the opportunity into a challenge.
How did they manage? Listen to find out.
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You can learn more about Doghaus at ledoghaus.com.
In our latest episode, BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter returns to break down the numbers behind the headlines.
In the season 8 finale of ‘Yes, We Are Open’, Al is back in Ontario, visiting Brenda and Rick Coletta, owners of The Fry’s The Limit and The Parlour.
Al is joined by Dr. Sarah Burrows, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, to discuss the growing concern of succession planning in Canadian small businesses.
This month, Al is joined by Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), to discuss the economic impact of golf in Canada and how the industry reflects this year’s tourism trends.