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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The security of your business is no joke. That’s why it’s important to revisit the technology and network security systems that make it all possible and evaluate how well they are working for you. At some point, every business owner needs to upgrade their security system in order to stay…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Key card access systems are growing in popularity among entrepreneurs, business owners, and facility managers. They are one of the most effective security system types available, serving as the first line of defence against intruders while swiftly allowing entry for users with the appropriate credentials. Most business owners recognize the…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]As a business owner or property manager, you understand the imperative nature of having efficient, dynamic security measures put into place for all factors of your business. With the proliferation and sophistication of modern hackers, network security has become a top priority for many businesses. However, facility security is just…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In 2007, the Toronto Police spent $2 million to install 21 security cameras in the downtown core to help deter crime. This initiative was aimed to reduce break-ins and overall crime rates in the city, and to help catch the culprits if a crime occurred. Securing your business from external…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]As with many industries, the advent of cloud computing has revolutionized the security monitoring field. The ability to provide services via an internet connection has not only increased the ability for security companies to provide monitoring services, it has also allowed services to evolve. From using AIs to monitor security…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Introduction Marijuana is a growing market in Canada. With recreational marijuana use and sales poised for legalization, potentially by the end of 2018, the opportunity for prospective producers and sellers has never been as promising. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians had spent $5.4 billion on cannabis, of which 80%…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Employee theft reportedly costs businesses in the US $50 billion a year, and in Canada, theft of this nature costs around $1.4 billion per annum. Though on-site retail theft is a problem, a major chunk of these losses also occur before products hit the shelves, i.e., at the warehouse. Not…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The legislative landscape in Canada for marijuana legalization is in flux. At the federal level, Bill C-45 (currently sitting with the Senate) will legalize recreational marijuana sales and use across Canada. Until Bill C-45 comes into effect, the sole avenue for legal marijuana production, sales and usage is through the…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The legalization of marijuana in Canada is here!  With the passing of Bill C-45 and Bill C-46, the landscape has been radically changed, and marijuana dispensaries have to prepare for this new reality.  In order to take advantage of these opportunities, new recreational marijuana organizations must be aware of every…

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]With the legalization of marijuana in effect across Canada, dispensaries across the country have to wade through new legalities to ensure their success.  One such issue is insurance.  Like any retail business, insurance is vital for a business’ survival. And in the case of new dispensaries popping up throughout Canada,…