Our team at The Answer Company is approaching the coming year, reinvigorated by purpose and, as always, focusing on the people behind businesses – the employees and the community.
Like many of our clients, we understand the challenges and rewards of running a small business firsthand. In our decades of ERP and technology consulting, we’ve dealt with our fair share of economic uncertainty. While our past experiences serve as a guide, we know today’s circumstances present a unique opportunity for us to help companies like never before. These experiences have only strengthened our commitment to helping businesses like yours through times of crisis and uncertainty.
During the pandemic, we worked to help businesses through their digital transformation journeys, increasing efficiency and optimizing workflows to enable better, more timely decision-making. This year, our purpose statement, to Propel Businesses Forward, remains a top priority, and we’re grateful to stand together with the small and medium business community to weather economic storms and build resilience for the future. As a certified digital advisor for the Canada Digital Adoption Program, we’re helping businesses leverage digital solutions and technology. We provide support from eligibility assessment; business needs analysis and strategic planning to implementing & adopting award-winning solutions like Sage & Acumatica.
Our purpose is our North Star, guiding all of our decisions. In 2023, we’re also taking time to ensure every team member understands how they contribute to our purpose and find meaning in their work. We’re committed to retaining our status as a Great Place to Work and look forward to our Sowell committee – who spearheads our social & wellness initiatives and CSR activities – finally getting back together to plan time for us to connect with our colleagues and our communities.
We encourage other business owners to take a similar approach and stay true to their values. In order for us to emerge more agile, resilient, and stronger than ever, we’ll need to stand together. Now is the time to lean on your resources, seek support, and tap into your network. Whether it’s through connecting with other small business owners, seeking advice from industry experts, or leveraging technology to streamline operations.
Here’s to a successful 2023 and beyond.
Shawn Ostheimer
Founder and President, The Answer Company
Beginning in 1994, Shawn has spearheaded The Answer Company’s growth to become one of the largest Independent ERP and Accounting software implementation and consulting firms in Canada.
Shawn works actively with top technology partners like Sage and Acumatica to bring their solutions to life with customers. With over thirty years of experience implementing financial and management software systems, Shawn has contributed to every facet of improving clients’ businesses.
