Small Businesses in Canada are without a doubt the backbone of the economy, making up 98% of all Canadian businesses. Creating relationships, supporting one another, and helping the growth of your local business is important for success and growth for everyone. 2021 has been a rough year for many and that may continue into 2022, but sticking together and supporting one another is how we all succeed and grow.
As we all move into the new year, take time to look back on 2021 and reflect on your hardships, your successes, and the growth you have experienced yourself and in your business. Learn from both your success and your mistakes, and move forward with that experience and knowledge to grow.
With 2022 potentially being a hard year for many once again, think about how you can support your own business; your employees. What support do your employees need to do their best, what support do they want? When people feel supported and looked after, stress levels drop, and productivity rises. Go into 2022 supporting the businesses around you, and everyone helping those businesses thrive with their hard work.
Shawn Leslie
Founder and CEO of The Leslie Group
Shawn Leslie is a recognized expert and thought leader on North American employee benefits and retirement issues. Shawn is the Founder and CEO of The Leslie Group, an employee benefits, and group retirement consultancy with offices across Canada. The Leslie Group is also a founding member of The Benefits Advisors Network (BAN) in Canada with offices across the United States. For over 35 years, Shawn has been advising government, trade groups, multinational corporations, SMEs, and entrepreneurs on how to provide best-in-class, best-in-value coverages for employees and their families.
