The trucking industry is a cornerstone of the Canadian economy, serving as a crucial conduit between producers, retailers, and consumers. Yet, despite its indispensable role, the industry grapples with various ...
The Struggle of Distressed Condo Projects in Today’s Economy
The Boom and Bust of Urban Development In recent years, urban development has thrived, with inner-city properties like former parking lots, theaters, and unused spaces transforming into high-demand condo projects. ...
Navigating Inflation’s Impact on Retail: Insights from the Frontlines
In a recent podcast discussion between Allan Rutman, Turnaround Management and Insolvency Advisor / CRO at Zeifmans, and Rebecca Harding from Saltwhistle, the topic of inflation and its effects on ...
How to Avoid and Address Common Pitfalls in the Retail Industry
Retail is akin to war games practiced in the military with traps designed to test your skills and produce failure for the unwary. The challenge is to see them coming ...
Don’t Throw in the Towel Yet: How Startups Can Extend Their Best Before Date and Achieve Profitability
Running out of funds is the single biggest killer of startups, that’s why understanding what to focus on and how to manage cash flow are essential to achieving profitability. To ...
Navigating Troubled Waters: Avoiding Retailer Liquidation
Navigating Troubled Waters: Avoiding Retailer Liquidation Despite the end of the pandemic, several resilient retail chains and franchises found themselves facing ongoing challenges. Rather than making resolutions, this period of ...
What the Rogers family drama can teach us about succession planning
The Rogers family drama has been captivating. The whole country watched it play out in the fall of 2021, when Edward Rogers tried to fire Rogers CEO Joe Natale. This ...
Golf course restructuring: A return to profitability
Canadian golf lovers and golf course owners breathed a collective sigh of relief when the sport was provided with reopening status relatively early in the easing of lockdown measures across ...
Corporate turnaround insight for Canada’s struggling hotel industry
In mid-March, following the World Health Organization’s official declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel screeched to a halt. Consumers scrambled to cancel flights, and the accommodations they had booked fell ...