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Ancaster, Ontario, Ca

Skedaddle has been the pioneer and leader of humane wildlife control since 1989. At Skedaddle, our objective is to provide homeowners with a permanent solution that includes humane removal, decontamination, and preventative measures. Skedaddle removes unwanted animals by hand, never using traps, and completely seal the entry points and other weak, and vulnerable areas on the property. As one of Canada’s largest wildlife removal companies with over 32 years in this industry, we are starting to break into the U.S. market with a franchise opportunity that is not only unique and humane but generates strong revenues.

Professional Holiday Decorating and Christmas Light Installation with over 400 franchises in Canada and USA , Christmas Decor professional holiday decorators have been brightening the Holiday Season for tens of thousands of highly satisfied customers for over 20 years. Our clients come to us for a professional, hassle-free experience, and enjoy brilliant results that give their property that special something for the holidays.As the premier holiday decorating and professional Christmas light installation company in North America, Christmas Decor Inc. provides our clients with captivating displays and exceptional service that are truly second to none. Now so more than ever, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find the time and energy to decorate your property and still have time to enjoy the holidays. That’s where we come in…Christmas Decor holiday decorating professionals provide you with a beautiful design, an efficient installation, proactive in-season maintenance, and a timely post-season removal. We are a true end-to-end holiday decorating service. Our superior training, unique installation methods, and proprietary premium quality products allow us to handle both residential decorating and commercial decorating with ease. We are in tune with the latest trends in decorating to make sure your property is it’s holiday best. Your wishes and ideas are always welcomed into the design process as they are vital to making your holiday dreams a reality.

Mississauga, Ontario, Us

Friendly pest controlWe expect you to be quizzing us, but first here's a quiz for you: name all the pest control companies that you can. Not easy. If Truly Nolen operates in your town or city, they will be top of mind. It's pretty much impossible to ignore them. There's just something about a vibrant yellow Mouse Car with black ears and long tail that can't be overlooked. Some call the Truly Nolen franchise vehicle a bit gimmicky. Perhaps, but we've got them talking about us!Truly Nolen is a pest control company that started in the United States in 1938. The name of the company, Truly Nolen, is actually the name of the son of the company's founder. Truly Nolen, the man, took the family business and turned it into one of the most respected pest control companies.Truly Nolen operates in over forty countries worldwide including Canada. We see a great opportunity existing for our high profile pest control company to become the household name in Canadian pest control. If it crawls or scurries in places you don't like, Truly Nolen can help. We give home owners peace of mind, knowing that there are no unwanted pests in or around their home. We do it in the most people friendly manner, using high quality environmentally conscious materials.Truly Nolen franchisees also help commercial enterprises maintain their reputation for caring and uncompromised service. One lapse in pest management can bring grief to restaurants, hospitals, schools, offices, food handling facilities; not to mention to their customers. Commercial accounts are a major component of every Truly Nolen franchise.Companies with foresight use Truly Nolen for preventative pest management. In many instances we are brought in to solve existing problems, then contracted to make sure it never happens again. As a company, we've seen just about everything that can invade a home or business, and we have solutions.

Directed all aspects of business launch, developing the business plan, securing financing and identifying business opportunities to achieve aggressive growth. Developed marketing strategies to target high-margin customers. Personally managed key projects, liaising with clients to determine needs, manage expectations and maintain satisfaction while supervising implementation teams to ensure on time and budget project deliverables. Successfully managed investor relationships and oversaw profitable corporate sale.

Hamilton, On, Ca

Provided executive leadership in all aspects of corporate operations, overseeing an organization-wide restructuring and implementing strategies and programs to improve services while controlling costs. Managed all relations with the Board of Directors, regularly presenting comprehensive reports on all organization activities, developing monthly meeting agendas and justifying organization finances. Oversaw organizational finances, creating operating and capital budgets as well as managing the investment fund. Negotiated contracts with union officials and city council for contracted services. Directed key initiatives in information technology, fleet management and employee benefit programs. Supervised 60 staff members and more than 100 volunteers• Turned around organization from losing $500,000 annually to a position of long-term viability, implementing a new organizational structure, new Board/Committee structure and new by-laws that reduced the operating deficit 60% within 1 year.• Initiated new revenue-generating programs that increased revenue by 100%• Increased the organization’s visibility within the community by launching partnerships with other non-profits, the Junior Humane Program (including summer camp and junior volunteer program), School Education Program and pet therapy program with young offenders.• Developed a unique public-private partnership that successfully divested the contracted municipal animal control program.• Modernized organization’s technical infrastructure, transitioning from a custom-developed legacy program and manual system for accounting and animal tracking to industry standard technologies.• Championed a leash-free dog park and directed land purchase, construction and landscaping.

Co-founded business and provided executive-level business and financial consulting to local owner-managed companies. Led clients in business and strategic planning, technology rightsizing and implementation, and securing capital financing. Supported clients with year-end financial calculations, including preparing financial statements and taxes.

Chicago, Il, Us

Ca, Chartered Accountant

Bba, Business, Ecomnics