https://www.mbot.com/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:23:30 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:23:30 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Host David Wojcik discusses the hot button issues affecting Canadian business today. Your Business Update MBOT no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-q1nTQhXbQICE3F1u-swvqIA-original.jpg https://www.mbot.com/ business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,businessHost David Wojcik discusses the hot button issues affecting Canadian business today.mbottv@mbot.comMBOT tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1183633708 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/brad-butt-federal-provincial-governments-have-announced-new-business-support-programs 00:19:30 MBOT RADIO no The federal and provincial governments have announced new business support programs, Ford has imposed new restrictions, and the omicron virus is spreading fast. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. The federal and provincial governments have annou… The federal and provincial governments have announced new business support programs, Ford has imposed new restrictions, and the omicron virus is spreading fast. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1181933116 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/david-barnsdale-year-end-tax-planning 00:09:19 MBOT RADIO no Amid the upcoming holidays and on-going challenges we face during the pandemic, tax planning may not be top of mind for many individuals and business owners. But now it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for income taxes to avoid any unpleasant surprises later on. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive experience working with Family businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those hard earned dollars from the nasty taxman. Amid the upcoming holidays and on-going challenge… Amid the upcoming holidays and on-going challenges we face during the pandemic, tax planning may not be top of mind for many individuals and business owners. But now it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for income taxes to avoid any unpleasant surprises later on. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive experience working with Family businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those hard earned dollars from the nasty taxman. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1181783098 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:11:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/joe-jose-challenges-cxos-face-in-post-pandemic-world 00:10:11 MBOT RADIO no During this rapid-moving COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were faced with a unique set of challenges summed up in one word: uncertainty. In such a situation, CXOs played a central role in navigating the crisis and are now preparing for a post pandemic world. To help us with the discussion is Joe Jose. Joe is the Executive Vice President at HCL Technologies. During this rapid-moving COVID-19 pandemic, organ… During this rapid-moving COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were faced with a unique set of challenges summed up in one word: uncertainty. In such a situation, CXOs played a central role in navigating the crisis and are now preparing for a post pandemic world. To help us with the discussion is Joe Jose. Joe is the Executive Vice President at HCL Technologies. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1180941094 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/peter-hall-the-k-shape-update 00:08:58 MBOT RADIO no We are nearing the end of 2021 and the impact of COVID-19 continues to go on. While all industries and sectors in Canada have felt the effects of the pandemic, the have all been impacted in different ways. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca We are nearing the end of 2021 and the impact of … We are nearing the end of 2021 and the impact of COVID-19 continues to go on. While all industries and sectors in Canada have felt the effects of the pandemic, the have all been impacted in different ways. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1179653524 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/brad-butt-federal-fiscal-update-2021 00:09:00 MBOT RADIO no Mississauga and Peel set 2022 budgets and tax rates, the growing number of COVID cases is causing a concern for businesses and what are key takeaways from the 2021 fiscal update? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. Mississauga and Peel set 2022 budgets and tax rat… Mississauga and Peel set 2022 budgets and tax rates, the growing number of COVID cases is causing a concern for businesses and what are key takeaways from the 2021 fiscal update? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1178930452 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:38:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/linda-kern-easiest-way-to-close-a-business-sale 00:10:41 MBOT RADIO no Heading into a closing conversation with a prospect is always a nerve-wracking experience. No matter how impressed they seemed during your demo or how enthusiastic your point of contact is, there's always a chance your deal won't pan out. So what's the easiest way to close a business deal or sale? To help us with the conversation is sales guru Linda Kern. Linda is the president of The Kern Group, providing a sales growth process and unique tools for driving sales results. Heading into a closing conversation with a prospe… Heading into a closing conversation with a prospect is always a nerve-wracking experience. No matter how impressed they seemed during your demo or how enthusiastic your point of contact is, there's always a chance your deal won't pan out. So what's the easiest way to close a business deal or sale? To help us with the conversation is sales guru Linda Kern. Linda is the president of The Kern Group, providing a sales growth process and unique tools for driving sales results. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1177741018 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:47:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/jonathan-borrelli-ontario-passes-the-working-for-workers-act 00:08:56 MBOT RADIO no On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers’ Act. Bill 27 introduces several changes to employment laws in Ontario and employers will want to ensure that they plan for these changes and the obligations that come with them. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball. On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government pass… On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers’ Act. Bill 27 introduces several changes to employment laws in Ontario and employers will want to ensure that they plan for these changes and the obligations that come with them. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1177081273 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:53:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/sean-jennings-windows-11 00:09:22 MBOT RADIO no Windows 11 has officially launched, and Microsoft delivered some big changes to the storied operating system, including its first name change in six years .From the Windows 11 price and rollout, to how to download it and what the best features are, we answer all of your burning questions. To help us with the conversation is Sean Jennings. Sean is the founder of C.I.M. Solutions and is an I.T. expert with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of projects related to security, voice and technology process improvements. Windows 11 has officially launched, and Microsoft… Windows 11 has officially launched, and Microsoft delivered some big changes to the storied operating system, including its first name change in six years .From the Windows 11 price and rollout, to how to download it and what the best features are, we answer all of your burning questions. To help us with the conversation is Sean Jennings. Sean is the founder of C.I.M. Solutions and is an I.T. expert with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of projects related to security, voice and technology process improvements. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1175525314 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:10:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/brad-butt-omicron-variant-is-in-peel 00:19:31 MBOT RADIO no Peel Region has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant, there are new travel restrictions and Ontario is accelerating booster eligibility to adults aged 50+. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. Peel Region has confirmed its first case of the O… Peel Region has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant, there are new travel restrictions and Ontario is accelerating booster eligibility to adults aged 50+. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1174729723 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:42:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/liza-provenzano-managing-meeting-overload 00:09:52 MBOT RADIO no Meetings can provide valuable time with your team members. They can also consume resources and and cause disruptions in workflow. Avoiding unnecessary meetings, making the meetings you have productive and timely, is critical to your productivity. To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources professional, bringing twenty years of practical HR perspectives and insights to the solutions that SparkHR offers clients. Meetings can provide valuable time with your team… Meetings can provide valuable time with your team members. They can also consume resources and and cause disruptions in workflow. Avoiding unnecessary meetings, making the meetings you have productive and timely, is critical to your productivity. To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources professional, bringing twenty years of practical HR perspectives and insights to the solutions that SparkHR offers clients. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1173509959 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:42:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/brian-sutherland-lakeview-village-update-1 00:09:47 MBOT RADIO no It's official! Mississauga’s Lakeview Village master plan has been greenlit by city council. Lakeview Community Partners Limited can now move forward with the creation of a community that transforms what was once a powerplant into an incredible mixed use, sustainable waterfront village. Here with us today to give us an update on the project is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry. It's official! Mississauga’s Lakeview Village mas… It's official! Mississauga’s Lakeview Village master plan has been greenlit by city council. Lakeview Community Partners Limited can now move forward with the creation of a community that transforms what was once a powerplant into an incredible mixed use, sustainable waterfront village. Here with us today to give us an update on the project is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1172843899 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:38:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/peter-hall-global-investment 00:10:47 MBOT RADIO no The world is currently experiencing a capacity crunch and a need for new investments. So what are the investment needs that will help the global economy? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca The world is currently experiencing a capacity cr… The world is currently experiencing a capacity crunch and a need for new investments. So what are the investment needs that will help the global economy? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1171321201 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:13:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/brad-butt-omicron-variant-raising-concerns 00:10:10 MBOT RADIO no The Omincron variant is raising concerns for Ontario and health experts, Mississauga will soon be home to a new state of the art hospital, and vaccinations have rolled for children aged 5- 11. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. The Omincron variant is raising concerns for Onta… The Omincron variant is raising concerns for Ontario and health experts, Mississauga will soon be home to a new state of the art hospital, and vaccinations have rolled for children aged 5- 11. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1170516460 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:31:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/catherine-colasimone-google-ads-1 00:09:07 MBOT RADIO no If you’re considering spending any amount of money on ads to reach your target audience, you’d better spend it in the right place. One of the most effective methods of paid online advertising out there is Google Ads. Google Ads allows businesses to reach anyone who uses Google to search for information, products and services online. To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company. If you’re considering spending any amount of mone… If you’re considering spending any amount of money on ads to reach your target audience, you’d better spend it in the right place. One of the most effective methods of paid online advertising out there is Google Ads. Google Ads allows businesses to reach anyone who uses Google to search for information, products and services online. To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1169295628 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:28:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/mbotpodcast/brian-sutherland-sustainability 00:09:29 MBOT RADIO no The development group behind Lakeview Village are building a sustainable future-ready city. Lakeview Community Partners Limited is continuing to execute against its long-term sustainability commitments and celebrates progress on the restoration of Serson Creek. To help us with the discussion is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry. The development group behind Lakeview Village are… The development group behind Lakeview Village are building a sustainable future-ready city. Lakeview Community Partners Limited is continuing to execute against its long-term sustainability commitments and celebrates progress on the restoration of Serson Creek. To help us with the discussion is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry. mbottv@mbot.com (MBOT)business,MBOT,MBOTOntario,onpoli,cdnpoli,Ontario,Mississauga,The,Mississauga,Board,of,Trade,Canada,politics,small,business