Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Protecting Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs

    Protecting Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs

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    For entrepreneurs, a business is more than just a source of income. It represents years of hard work, innovation, and personal sacrifice. Yet, many business owners overlook a crucial part of their legacy: a detailed estate plan that considers their unique situation. Without one, the future of the company and…

  • Stock Market Recap — July 28, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 28, 2026

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    📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 28, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 680.96 +1.65 +0.24% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 675.49 -6.63 -0.97% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 53.57 +0.42 +0.79% Wall Street delivered a mixed but generally positive session on Tuesday as strong corporate…

  • How Innovation Is Making Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Safer

    How Innovation Is Making Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Safer

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    The medicines we rely on need to be safe and consistent, and that starts long before they reach a pharmacy. It begins in highly controlled manufacturing environments where precision and sterility are crucial. For decades, the pharmaceutical industry has worked to make this process not just more efficient, but also…

  • Automating Accounts Receivable for Business Success

    Automating Accounts Receivable for Business Success

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    Keeping cash flowing is vital for any business, but many companies hit a snag with accounts receivable (AR). When getting paid is a slow, manual, and messy process, it drains your finances and your team’s energy. Automating your AR isn’t just about new tech; it’s a smart move to keep…

  • From Overgrowth to Opportunity: Maximizing Land Value

    From Overgrowth to Opportunity: Maximizing Land Value

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    Many property owners see a patch of overgrown land as a chore or an eyesore, instead of a chance to increase property value. That tangled mess of brush, weeds, and unruly trees can feel like a problem, not an asset. But with the right mindset and a smart plan, that…

  • The First Merchants: How the Sumerians Created Professional Commerce

    The First Merchants: How the Sumerians Created Professional Commerce

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    Discover how Sumerian merchants created the world’s first professional commerce, built trade networks, and laid the foundations of entrepreneurship.