Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Navigating Business Regulations for Food Establishments

    Navigating Business Regulations for Food Establishments

    Running a food business means more than just cooking up tasty dishes and making the place look nice. Behind every successful restaurant, cafe, or commercial kitchen is a strict set of rules. These rules, set by local, state, and federal governments, are there to keep people healthy, make sure employees…

  • Stock Market Recap — July 2, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 2, 2026

    📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 2, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 684.84 -0.62 -0.09% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 712.60 -12.57 -1.73% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 51.95 +0.14 +0.27% Wall Street finished the holiday-shortened week with mixed results as investors weighed encouraging economic…

  • Should People Be Allowed to Sell Their Kidneys? The Case for a Regulated Market

    Should People Be Allowed to Sell Their Kidneys? The Case for a Regulated Market

    Should a regulated kidney market be legal? Explore the ethical, medical, and economic arguments for compensating kidney donors and saving more lives.

  • Protecting Women’s Sports: Why Biological Men Don’t Belong

    Protecting Women’s Sports: Why Biological Men Don’t Belong

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    Protecting Women’s Sports. Why biological men don’t belong in it, the supreme court decision and why fairness matters.

  • Stock Market Recap — July 1, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 1, 2026

    📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 1, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 685.46 -1.35 -0.20% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 725.17 -11.23 -1.52% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 51.81 0.00 0.00% Wall Street started July on a cautious note. Most U.S. stocks rose, but weakness…

  • Understanding Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

    Understanding Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

    Any business owner or manager needs to stay on top of regulatory compliance. It’s more than just checking boxes; it’s about making sure your operations are legal, ethical, and secure. For many, the world of rules and regulations can feel overwhelming, but understanding employment law is the first step to…