Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Saving for retirement is hard, Spending money after retirement is even harder

    Saving for retirement is hard, Spending money after retirement is even harder

    This year, I hit my FIRE (Financial Independence Retirement Early) number. During the twenty-two years that I have been in Canada as an immigrant, I knew exactly what to do. Work hard Save as much as I could Invest in real estate and the stock market I taught myself how…

  • What Is Commercial Preventative Maintenance and What Does It Involve?

    What Is Commercial Preventative Maintenance and What Does It Involve?

    When you own commercial buildings, first and foremost in your mind should be the safety of residents and visitors to the building. As the owner, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the interior and exterior communal areas to ensure the facility fits its purpose and doesn’t…

  • How to Earn an Income From Home This Winter

    How to Earn an Income From Home This Winter

    Most places will have some form of lock down restrictions in place this winter. While this is unfortunate, especially for those who have lost income due to the pandemic, there is an upside. The Internet is full of excellent opportunities to earn extra income doing something you enjoy or have…

  • The 3 Biggest Drivers Of Employee Engagement (Aside From Salary)

    The 3 Biggest Drivers Of Employee Engagement (Aside From Salary)

    Employee engagement is a crucial concern for businesses because it improves productivity and employee retention, ultimately leading to higher profits. If your workforce is disengaged, the overall health of your business suffers. Most business owners already know this, but they don’t know how to improve engagement when it is at…

  • Reasons Why An Employee Might Decide To Sue You

    Reasons Why An Employee Might Decide To Sue You

    The last thing you want to happen is have a compensation claim made against you. Not only will you be badly hit financially but your reputation will take a hit too.  However, there are situations where your employees might decide to sue you. In some cases, their legal claims might…

  • Six Clear Signs Your Small Business Needs To Outsource

    Six Clear Signs Your Small Business Needs To Outsource

    Many businesses are gradually cutting down on their in-house activities as they appreciate the benefits of outsourcing. Cost reduction is essential for many industries, especially in the present economic climate where businesses strive to recover after losing one-fifth of their revenues to the pandemic. What Is Outsourcing? Outsourcing is the business…