Gerald Hunt

About Gerald Hunt

After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Gerald joined KPMG (Formerly Thorne Riddell) as a Computer Accounting Customer Service representative. In this position, Gerald installed accounting systems in over 200 different small to medium sized companies over a 6 year span. In 1989, Gerald left KPMG to continue to work with small business clients in his own corporation installing computer accounting systems. While in this role, he was engaged by the DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary to teach various courses. In time, Gerald moved up through the ranks of DeVry until he attained the position of Director of Finance for the Calgary Campus. He also acquired his Masters of Business Administration from City University of Seattle, Washington in 2001. Gerald’s career has always been focused on small business, accounting and education.

8 Signs Your Small Business is in a Healthy Financial Position

Small business owners sometimes neglect to keep a watchful eye on their business accounts. After all, there is a lot to do when you are running your own business. Even so, it is advisable to carry out a financial health check occasionally to ensure that your small business is healthy and on track.  Here is […]

By |August 16th, 2021|Small Business Tips, SmallBiz Builder|0 Comments

5 Ways to Reinvest Your Profits for Further Success

The smartest way to use the profits from your business is to reinvest them back into your business. Not only will reinvesting in your business result in further growth, but it can also help your business run much more smoothly. However, you need to ensure that you find the best ways to reinvest your business […]

By |July 15th, 2021|Small Business Tips, SmallBiz Builder|0 Comments

Planning Your Company’s Graduated Return to Work (GRTW)

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wind down, many companies are looking at a graduated return to work (GRTW) program that will slowly allow them to resume normal operations.  Understanding how to implement your company’s GRTW plan can help you to avoid any mistakes or pitfalls.  Here are some key points to consider when creating […]

By |June 15th, 2021|Small Business Tips, SmallBiz Builder|0 Comments

How to Politely Turn Down Business Offers Without Ruining a Relationship

When you run your own business, not every opportunity is a good one. Sometimes you might want to politely decline some type of offer. How you do this without burning any bridges or hurting your reputation can be a challenge.  Here are a few things to keep in mind.

When to Say No

When deciding whether or […]

By |May 19th, 2021|Small Business Tips, SmallBiz Builder|0 Comments

Leasing Commercial Space for Your Business

With more employees opting to work from home, many small businesses are either looking to downsize or to take advantage of very affordable commercial lease rates.  Your ability to make the best possible deal on the lease terms for commercial space can make or break your business. Whether you’re a new business or an established […]

By |April 15th, 2021|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

5 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Business Partner

Getting a business partner as an entrepreneur is a massive commitment. Whoever you have at your side will, ideally, stick with you until the current venture ends. They are part of your core team and will play a huge part in the startup’s growth and success. That kind of commitment cannot be taken likely. Here […]

By |March 15th, 2021|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

Ten Tips to Help You Get Your Product Pricing Right

Pricing your products and services can be difficult. If you set your prices too low, you may not cover your costs. If your sales prices are too high, you may not make the volume of sales that you need to be profitable. Here are ten tips to help you get the price right for your […]

By |February 15th, 2021|Small Business Tips, SmallBiz Builder|0 Comments

10 Tips to Improve Inventory Management

Managing inventory can be a challenge. If your inventory levels are too high, you are tying up cash and creating cash flow problems. If you let stock run too low, you will have difficulty filling sales orders. Effective inventory management, then, is crucial to profitability.

Many businesses fail to manage their stocks of raw materials and […]

By |January 15th, 2021|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

3 Important Things All Entrepreneurs Can Do Over the Holiday Season

 

The holiday season is both a blessing and a curse for entrepreneurs around the world.  Don’t let the complications that surround this holiday season distract you from the impact you can create in this month. Here are three things you and every entrepreneur should do:

1.    Give Thanks 

The success of your business isn’t just down to […]

By |December 16th, 2020|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

10 Advantages of Leasing Company Vehicles

Running even a small fleet of company vehicles can be time-consuming. If you lease your company vehicles, though, you can afford to maintain a fleet of newer cars and trucks. This means less maintenance is required, and cars are rarely off the road. Here are ten more reasons why so many businesses lease vehicles rather […]

By |November 15th, 2020|Small Business Tips|0 Comments