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Make the best decisions for your business during this exceptional situation
Where can I find a good digital strategy for my business?
For many entrepreneurs, a digital transformation can pay off. Whether you’re familiar with the newest technologies or not, here are six easy steps and advice from an expert to successfully help your business transition to digital.
How can I prepare my business for the next few months?
Is your business facing challenges related to COVID-19? If you're thinking about reviewing your business model, check out our tips to guide you in your thinking.
How can I improve my business cash flow?
For small and medium-sized businesses, keeping a close eye on your accounts is more crucial than ever. Learn how to calculate and optimize your cash flow.
Consult our support measures for businesses and our most recent updates on the situation.
Your business during a crisis [May 28, 2020]
How to adapt your business model? What solutions can optimize your cash flow? Our experts Bijan Bolouri, President and co-founder of b.cycle Montreal, and Isabelle Savard, Vice-President, Commercial Strategy and Sales Effectiveness at National Bank, answered your questions live*.
Entrepreneurs and self-employed workers [May 1, 2020]
Stéphane Achard, Senior Executive Vice-President, Business and Insurance, and Isabelle Savard, Vice-President, Strategy and Sales Effectiveness at National Bank answered your questions live.
Entrepreneurs, National Bank answer your questions [April 1, 2020]
If COVID-19 has impacted your business and you need help, Stéphane Achard and Isabelle Savard can provide information on the various programs and support measures currently available.
Meetings with local entrepreneurs
Testimonials: Entrepreneurs tell us how they were able to transform their business model during the coronavirus crisis. (Please note that these testimonials were recorded in French.)
Le BockAle Microbrewery:
Michael Jean and his team took advantage of their break to develop new products, finalize a partnership and create an online store*. (French only)
Quantum Juricomptable Inc.
Vicky Poirier and her team have optimized the management of their resources and developed customized solutions for each employee*. (French only)
Fromagerie Bergeron
To ensure employee protection and business continuity, Roger Bergeron and his team demonstrated resilience, patience, and discipline*. (French only)
Garoy Construction inc.
Jean-François and Dominique Roy trust the strength of their team at @Garoy Construction Inc. to bring innovative ideas to life and improve their process*. (French only)
Need advice on how to manage your business in times of crisis? Talk to our experts, they can help you.
SMEs: how to finance my projects?
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*The opinions presented in the videos or texts are those of the interviewee. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank or its subsidiaries, and are provided for information purposes only. These opinions do not create any legal or contractual obligations for National Bank and the entities of its group. For any advice regarding your finances and those of your company, please consult your National Bank advisor, financial planner or, as the case may be, any professional (accountant, tax specialist, lawyer, etc.).
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