Struggling to follow up without feeling pushy? This blog breaks down designACE’s proven follow-up formula that helps small business owners and entrepreneurs build real connections through outreach that feels human, valuable, and effective. Learn how to time your messages, personalize your approach, and increase response rates—without the awkwardness.

Understanding customer psychology is the key to effective outreach. In this blog, we explore how human behavior impacts response rates, why personalization matters, and how to structure messages that connect and convert. From psychological principles like reciprocity and loss aversion to practical tips using tools like Amplemarket, this guide will help you refine your outreach strategy and close more deals—without sounding salesy.

Struggling to keep up with LinkedIn while running your business? You’re not alone. This blog from Andrew Edwards, co-founder of designACE, reveals why LinkedIn is the most powerful platform for B2B growth—and how outsourcing your content strategy can save you time while driving real results. Learn how designACE helps small businesses create high-impact LinkedIn content that builds brand authority, generates quality leads, and frees up time for strategic growth. If LinkedIn feels like a time-sink, this blog will show you how to turn it into a growth engine.

Struggling with LinkedIn engagement? Learn how to stop overthinking, create high-performing posts, and stay consistent with a simple content strategy. Download our free Content Planner to streamline your LinkedIn marketing and start getting results today!

AI is revolutionizing content creation, but should small businesses fully rely on it? In this blog, we explore how DeepSeek AI can support LinkedIn content strategy without replacing human creativity. Discover the best ways to use AI for brainstorming, drafting, and editing, while ensuring your brand’s voice stays authentic and engaging. Plus, learn key insights on data privacy, AI bias, and building a sustainable AI strategy for 2025. Whether you’re a small business owner or a marketer, this guide will help you leverage AI as a tool—not a crutch.

Explore inspiring stories of resilience and recovery from Canadian businesses in 2024. This blog highlights key strategies that helped companies like Suncor Energy, Organigram Holdings, and Air Canada turn challenges into opportunities. From embracing innovation to prioritizing employee well-being, learn actionable insights to apply to your business and create your 2025 success story.

Discover how to maximize LinkedIn's 2025 updates to turn your profile into a magnet for opportunities. From crafting attention-grabbing headlines to using LinkedIn’s new features like interactive banners, analytics, and cover stories, this guide will help you create a profile that stands out and delivers results.

This blog explores the evolving concept of work-life balance in 2025, offering actionable strategies to combat burnout and maintain clarity amidst the challenges of hybrid and remote work. It highlights research-backed tools and practical tips for setting boundaries, designing productive work environments, and fostering meaningful connections, ensuring readers can reclaim balance and purpose in their professional and personal lives.

Uncover LinkedIn’s latest tools and features for 2025! From AI-powered profile insights to interactive banners and deeper analytics, these updates can transform your professional connections. Learn how to optimize your profile, tell your story, and make the most of LinkedIn's dynamic features.

The shift to remote work has redefined how we approach our daily grind—but is your home office truly set up for success? From ergonomic chairs to noise-canceling headphones, this guide covers the must-have essentials that boost comfort, focus, and productivity. Discover practical upgrades that turn your workspace into a haven for peak performance, helping you thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Explore how Futures Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Design Thinking can transform the way you approach challenges. This quick guide provides practical insights into expanding your mindset, anticipating changes, and designing solutions that resonate. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or curious thinker, learn how to envision the future, understand the bigger picture, and create meaningful change.

Design Thinking is not just a buzzword—it's a powerful approach that places empathy and creativity at the forefront of problem-solving. This blog explores how businesses and nonprofits can leverage Design Thinking to create solutions that resonate deeply with their audiences, emphasizing the crucial role of understanding user needs and embracing creative processes to drive impactful change.

Learn how to use your holiday downtime for professional development with this step-by-step guide. Whether you want to reflect on your achievements, pick up a new skill, or reconnect with your network, these practical tips will help you turn the holiday season into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Discover the top 5 remote work tools that will boost your productivity in 2025. From project management to time tracking and content creation, these tools can help streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and make remote work more efficient. Explore how we use tools like Asana, Google Meet, Canva, and more at designACE, plus get insights into other resources to elevate your work-from-home setup.

This blog delves into strategies for building genuine connections on LinkedIn. Rather than focusing on expanding numbers, the emphasis is on fostering meaningful relationships that align with long-term business goals. The blog offers tips on engaging intentionally, targeting potential leads, and maintaining consistent interaction to build trust, credibility, and valuable professional connections.

This blog offers a step-by-step guide to building a thriving LinkedIn Company Page following. Discover fun and effective strategies to engage your audience, increase visibility, and foster meaningful connections on LinkedIn. Learn how to optimize your page, utilize mentions and hashtags, analyze performance, and post consistently to grow your company’s presence.

This blog outlines seven powerful strategies to increase engagement on LinkedIn, focusing on personalizing content, using visuals, engaging with your network, and staying consistent. Whether you're looking to grow your professional network or make a bigger impact with your content, these actionable tips will help you maximize your presence on LinkedIn and foster stronger relationships.

Understanding your LinkedIn engagement rate is crucial for anyone serious about building a presence on the platform. In this blog, Andrew Edwards, Co-founder of designACE, explains how to calculate and interpret your LinkedIn engagement rate. Learn why this metric is essential for building credibility, fostering relationships, and achieving your business goals.

This blog dives into the real fears that haunt professionals in managing social media, from keeping up with trends to connecting with the right audience. Through insights gathered at the Toronto Business Summit, designACE uncovers common social media “scaries” and offers a strategic approach to turn these fears into growth opportunities. Discover how consistency, audience targeting, and platform learning don’t have to be nightmares with the right guidance.

This blog explores the crucial role of strategic planning and expert coaching in helping small businesses navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success. By sharing insights and real-world experiences from designACE, it highlights how turning obstacles into opportunities can empower businesses to thrive in today’s competitive market.

In "Thinking Beyond the Trends: Establishing Thought Leadership in Your Industry," Christine Reynolds, co-founder of designACE.ca, shares insights on how to rise above mere trend-following to become a true thought leader. Learn how to embrace strategic foresight, invest in continuous learning, create and share original content, build a strong network, stay authentic, and leverage technology to make a lasting impact in your industry.

Explore how focusing on what truly matters can lead to sustainable and impactful business growth. Andrew Edwards, co-founder of designACE, shares insights on overcoming burnout, the benefits of strategic focus, and how designACE can help businesses thrive without getting overwhelmed.

Explore how designACE blends the efficiency of AI with the irreplaceable human touch to create authentic, impactful business strategies. Andrew Edwards, Co-founder of designACE, shares insights on maintaining genuine connections in a tech-driven world, emphasizing the importance of balancing technology with empathy and creativity to resonate deeply with your audience.

This blog celebrates designACE hitting 101 reviews on Etsy, highlighting our top 10 reviews, including eight 5-star and two 4-star reviews. We share our gratitude and discuss the steps we take to ensure customer satisfaction, turning constructive feedback into opportunities for improvement.

Learn how to turn economic volatility into opportunities for growth. Explore strategies like digital transformation, innovation investment, revenue diversification, customer relationship strengthening, and remote work leverage to thrive in uncertain times.

This blog delves into the significant trends shaping the future of work, including the rise of remote work, hybrid models, and the evolving role of leadership in a digital age. Learn how to leverage strategic foresight and innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Discover how entrepreneurs can revolutionize their business development process with Calendly. Learn from Andrew Edwards, co-founder of designace.ca, about the benefits of using Calendly for simplified scheduling, enhanced client experience, increased productivity, and more.

Acing LinkedIn is the ultimate guide that combines the insights from our LinkedIn Engagement Checklist series with advanced strategies to elevate your professional presence. Learn how to optimize your profile, engage effectively, and leverage advanced techniques to build a robust LinkedIn network and uncover new opportunities.

Boost your LinkedIn presence with our Ultimate Engagement Checklist! In Part 3 of this series, Andrew Edwards, co-founder of designACE, shares advanced strategies for enhancing your engagement on LinkedIn. Learn why advanced engagement matters, how to overcome the fear of reaching out, and practical tips for creating genuine connections. Discover the importance of consistent activity, personalized engagement, and meaningful interactions. Download our Momentum Maker checklist, join relevant LinkedIn groups, and expand your network thoughtfully. Take your LinkedIn game to the next level with designACE's expert insights and managed services. Book your free LinkedIn audit today!

In Part 2 of our blog series, Christine dives deeper into the key concepts and real-world applications of OCAD U CO’s Leading with Foresight course. She explores the importance of patterns of change, mobilizing perspectives, and the relevance of strategic foresight in an ever-changing world. Discover how this course can elevate your strategic thinking and prepare you to lead your team with confidence.