Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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Science Doesn’t Need Government Money
in OpinionGovernment funding for science isn’t the only path to discovery. See how private capital can finance innovation and why we should rethink it.
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Smart Investments: Preparing Your Business Site for Growth
in BusinessExpanding your business often means expanding your physical footprint. Whether you’re building a new warehouse, an office complex, or a retail location, your project’s success starts long before the first wall goes up. Properly preparing your business site is a critical investment. It lays the groundwork for future growth, stability,…
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Stock Market Recap — August 19, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — August 19, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 706.91 +1.51 +0.21% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 716.08 -1.43 -0.20% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 54.12 -0.16 -0.29% Wall Street finally broke its three-day losing streak Wednesday as a sharp decline in…
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4 Key Marketing Strategies to Drive Your Company’s Growth
in MarketingGrowing your business will always be a priority, and you’ll always need to invest in marketing to help with it. As obvious as that is, finding the right growth-focused marketing strategies for your business can often feel a little complicated. There’ll be plenty that seem great, but mightn’t pay off.…
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Why Operational Consistency Is the Ultimate Driver of Customer Loyalty
in BusinessMany businesses try to gain customer loyalty through rewards programs, special promotions, or other incentives. However, nothing works better than providing reliable service. Customers don’t return just because they had a good experience one time, they return because you have consistently met their needs. Loyalty Programs Buy Transactions, Not Trust…
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5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Wholesale Herbs Supplier
in BusinessBuying herbs in small quantities is one thing. Ordering them for a food business, tea brand, health food store, or manufacturing operation is another. Once you depend on a supplier for regular stock, problems with quality, availability, or documentation can quickly become your problems too. That is why choosing a…