Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Protect Your Business Reputation at a Trade Show

    Protect Your Business Reputation at a Trade Show

    Trade shows can put your business in front of hundreds or more potential customers, partners, suppliers, and other industry contacts. But that visibility works both ways. People aren’t simply evaluating what you sell. They are also forming an opinion about your entire company.  This means that while a trade show…

  • Why Getting Rich Slowly Is So Damn Difficult

    Why Getting Rich Slowly Is So Damn Difficult

    Getting rich slowly is simple but surprisingly difficult. Learn why patience, compounding and boring investing build wealth. Start today.

  • Operational Costs: Smart Ways to Boost Efficiency

    Operational Costs: Smart Ways to Boost Efficiency

    Keeping a close eye on operational costs is a fundamental part of running a successful business. When expenses creep up, they can quietly erode your profit margins.  The best way to control these costs isn’t just about cutting back; it’s about making your entire operation more efficient. By working smarter,…

  • Stock Market Recap β€” August 20, 2026

    Stock Market Recap β€” August 20, 2026

    πŸ“Š Alain’s Holdings β€” August 20, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 701.01 -5.90 -0.83% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 710.93 -5.15 -0.72% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 53.98 -0.14 -0.26% Wall Street’s relief rally lasted exactly one day. Stocks fell sharply Thursday as Treasury…

  • The Age of Exploration: When Entrepreneurship Went Global

    The Age of Exploration: When Entrepreneurship Went Global

    Discover how the Age of Exploration transformed global trade, expanded entrepreneurship across oceans, and created the need for pooled capital and shared risk.

  • What Every New Entrepreneur Needs Before Launching

    What Every New Entrepreneur Needs Before Launching

    Turning a great idea into a thriving business takes more than just passion; it needs a solid foundation built with the right tools and strategies. For every aspiring entrepreneur, the path from concept to launch is full of important steps. Focusing on the basics from the start can make all…