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Business Development, Restructuring Sales and Marketing Services - "Next Level Business Solutions" - Saskatoon and area - We help you grow your business!! We are Business Growth Specialists!!

Firebird’s focus is customer first. Each program that we develop for our clients is tailored to their specific needs. We work alongside our clients to see their project goals achieved from start to finish. We measure our success throughout the process based off the client’s expectations, ensuring the clients needs are met. We meet weekly with each client to set targets and review progress, keeping on track to the goal. A significant amount of work behind the scenes is done to ensure our clients needs are always managed. Often, we go above and beyond the clients requested contract with value add items that will help boost their profits or growth within their company. Conversations with our clients to determine if they are satisfied with the level of service they are receiving are had throughout the process. If a shift is needed to meet the clients needs, we adapt our strategy to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied with the service they receive from Firebird Business Consulting. Often the team will check in with the client after the contract has completed to see how the client’s progress is going, and offer help if required. The team at Firebird Business Consulting goes over and above to ensure their current and past clients are satisfied with their experience. 

Firebird Business Consulting Ltd. always provides a tailored experience for each client. We not only work with the client on creating a process that will improve their business but will be manageable for the future of their company. We make ourselves available to our clients whenever they need us, for any questions or concerns they might have during and after the process. Our philosophy is to teach our clients to fish. We want to improve their business models and help make their companies stronger after working with Firebird Business Consulting. We pay great attention the needs of the client both personally and to the client’s business needs. 

Developing a strong working relationship with the client and their team is important to the success of the process and to the team at Firebird Business Consulting. Our clients enjoy meeting with us, having their business succeed and enjoy the one-on-one predictable service standard of Firebird Business Consulting. 

Our business ethics comes from having a level of transparency with our client’s right from the start. Building a level of trust that is given with a high level of confidentiality. Often clients disclose very personal matters to us and need to know that we will work to understand and minimize this stress. All clients sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) this ensures that we can speak openly and honestly about their opportunities, problems and concerns. This professionalism ensures results because of that trust. Our customer feedback shows with our excellent reviews on social media platforms such as Facebook and Google+ provide our team with positive reinforcement on our client’s behalf. 

Firebird Business Ventures Ltd. management consulting services helps manage by creating a plan for growth and long-term sustainability. This is done by having an invested interest and partnership in the business. This invested interest and partnership can consist of providing direction at a CEO level, Business and/or Management Consulting, Marketing, Sales or a Financial Investment depending on the business opportunity.

We have experience in managing and building successful business models at all levels…start-ups to multi-million dollar companies.

Firebird Business Ventures Ltd. helps guide the company by developing effective relationships, strategies, short and long term goals by filling a void in the market or a competitive advantage. The network of Firebird Business Ventures Ltd. spans from Investors, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Senior Managers, Business People and Entrepreneurs etc. that can be accessed if need be to help the partnered business. This network and business knowledge mix is part of the components for the business ventures success.

Firebird Business Ventures Ltd. focuses on the fit of partnering business and owners and the opportunity everyone can create. Everyone can have a plan, but how that plan is executed produces results. We have the experience to know which opportunities we can partner with or which opportunities should be referred to another firm, entrepreneur or person.

We don’t partner with everyone, but we do spend the time with any business to see if a fit exists. That can be as simple as a phone call or a face to face meeting to discuss the business venture. Here are a few examples of questions / items that determine the chance of us working together:

The business idea? What is it? Who are your competitors? What overall opportunity does this business have in your market?
Do you have experience in your business we are discussing?
How much do you have invested? How much sweat equity? How much money is invested?
Do you have a business plan? What is your strategy? How do you plan to implement these?
What stage are you at with this business? Is it an idea? Business plan stage? Start-up? Been in business a few years, 3-5, 10 years etc.?
What are you hoping to get out of this partnership? What do you want from us?

Firebird Business Ventures Ltd. will work with companies at all levels; start-ups to multi-million dollar businesses. If it makes sense for all parties involved we are interested in discussing further.

Mike's philosophy is simple: The things you don't see in a home are more important than the things you do, and addressing these critical details today protects your investment, saving you time, trouble and money tomorrow.

"The HOLMES Approved Homes Program is about integrating the right building products with the right technology, using the right building practices to build you a home that goes beyond residential standards, from construction to final inspection"

The result? Simply a better built home.

BETTER INSPECTIONS

A HOLMES Approved Home undergoes a series of home inspections including onsite field reviews by approved Mike Holmes Inspectors, which serves as a thorough, transparent record of the quality and value that exists behind the walls.

BEST TECHNIQUES Tested building techniques and practices are used in the construction of every HOLMES Approved Home to beautifully support and protect your investment—today and tomorrow.

LATEST TECHNOLOGY All Mike Holmes Inspectors are accredited Level 1 Thermographers that have been trained to use specialized equipment, like thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters, to make the most of the information these tools yield.

A SAFER HOME From the walls to its systems, a HOLMES Approved Home is safer, stronger and more durable thanks to superior construction practices and a strict adherence to proper code in every level of construction.

FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND The HOLMES Approved Homes Program delivers confidence in your investment, so you can feel secure in your choice of a better, more durable home built right from the ground up.

Rethink and Diversify Securities Inc. is a Canadian Private Capital Investment firm with securities registration as a Exempt Market Dealer. A leader in relationship based marketing, knowledge training, client care and adviser empowerment. We offer the opportunity to invest in asset classes and strategies that were not easily accessible to Canadian retail investors until recently. Comprehensive asset protection and wealth accumulation can only be found through intelligent and customized portfolio allocation and management. 

R&D Inc. focuses on providing personal wealth accumulation, investment risk management consultation, and solutions to individuals and corporations of mid to high net worth. We are strongly committed to professionalism, creativity and integrity. 

Our Difference
“Clarity and Trust through Exceptional Partnerships at all levels.” 

We are a C-TEP company. 

Our differentiation is evidenced by:

- Breadth of Investment Choice. We maintain strong relationships with a broad range of issuers to enable us to match your needs with the best products and solutions for your particular situation. Many options are RRSP and TSFA eligible. 

- Objectivity. We present balanced solutions based on a consultative needs analysis. We remain unbiased and neutral in all circumstances, except one — your needs. With this distinction, we provide more than a fair-minded opinion; we also act as a balanced second opinion for any of your existing investment and insurance programs. 

- Dedicated Service. We are committed to true client focus. Our registered agents build lasting and committed relationships fully supported by R&D providing professional investment management guidance and delivering exceptional client outcomes. 

- Advocacy and Governance. We act as your advocate throughout the relationship and follow strict fiduciary responsibilities. From the initial consultation, our objective is always serving your best interests.

Specialties: Alternative securities, Portfolio review and investment analytics, Insurance Advisory services, Risk management, Entrepreneur development, Investment and Insurance mentorship

R&D believes there would be very profitable opportunities if they could create a firm that would tailor solutions to your individual needs. They want to bring this passion of individually tailored solutions to investors, financial professionals, and entrepreneurs who require capital raising services.

Venture Market by Rethink And Diversify Securities Inc. was formed to bring PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT opportunities that ACTUALLY diversify your portfolio.

​Rethink and Diversify recognized an opportunity for a regulated online direct investing portal. We wanted to provide the do-it-yourself investors with an opportunity to research and select opportunities to best suit their needs. Venture Market provides that suitability requirements must be met before an investor can complete their investment in the product chosen. Venture Market is a regulated online crowdsourcing portal that is registered to conduct business in the following jurisdictions: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

For the investor - they go to the website (www.venturemarket.ca) and fill out information to register. They then can browse and research all the investment opportunities that are available to them based upon suitability. After this, the investor can initiate the investments and complete the online investment forms for the investment of their choice. At this step of the process, the trade will be submitted to compliance for review. Pending compliance approval, the investment will be made in the opportunity chosen. This again goes back to investor suitability. The financing closes and all appropriate documents will be forwarded to all the investors. Congratulations you now own you’re very own private capital investment (most investments are RRSP and TFSA eligible).

​For the issuer (investment) - they go to the website (www.venturemarket.ca) and they fill out information to register. They will then be contacted by a Rethink and Diversify (venturemarket.ca) representative to begin their due diligence review. Pending approval of the review the issuer will be listed on the portal for investment. Some of the documents requested from the issuer depend upon industry standards and help to determine investor suitability. Once the minimum investment is reached, the financing can close and the investment dollars are transferred to the company. Congratulations go and execute on your business and strategy!!

​Some of the investment opportunities that venturemarket.ca will be targeting are business sectors such as: tech-companies, real estate, land, farm land, construction companies, start-ups, established businesses, mortgage investment corporations (MIC), bonds and debentures, real estate investment trust, royalties and limited partnerships. This can vary from the pharmacy on the corner of the street to a tech company needing to do a multi-million dollar raise.

So if you are interested in either investing in a business or....if your business or idea needs an investor/capital for any reason....go to: www.venturemarket.ca

This has been the culmination of Rethink and Diversify’s vision that began in early 2016 and could not have been achieved without the combined efforts of Jason Park, Roger Grona (Firebird Business Consulting Ltd.) and the Rethink and Diversify Securities Inc. shareholders. We are looking forward to 2017 and beyond.

Exciting times ahead…..

Firebird Business Ventures Ltd. sold their portion of the shares to Fitness 2J2 Inc. - It was a great partnership. We wish Neechie Gear all the continued success moving forward. 

Neechie Gear® Is A Lifestyle Brand On A Mission To Empower Youth Through Sports!

Founder and CEO, Kendal Netmaker, grew up on Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan. He was single-parented, came from a low-income family and had little opportunity to be involved in any extra-curricular activities as a youth.

It wasn't until in elementary when he had met a life-long friend from South Africa who literally changed his life forever. His friend noticed Kendal was skilled in soccer and wondered why he wasn't playing on the same sports teams that he was playing on. Kendal had told his friend that he had no way of paying the registration fees and had no means traveling to and from the games/practices.

Soon after, his South African friend pulled him aside and said, "Kendal, I told my parents what you told me and they want to pay for your fee to play on my soccer team and we can even drive you to the reserve after all games/practices". Kendal was astounded that someone so kind would do this for him and accepted the opportunity. This allowed Kendal to be part of many sports teams and continue with his education.

This family eventually gave Kendal's family a running vehicle which enabled him and his sisters to become involved in sports that carried them through high school and into university. Kendal has been part of, and witnessed what sports can do for youth by developing elite athletes and future leaders!

Without his friends' help, Kendal wouldn't have a landed a college volleyball scholarship after graduating high school, finish university and create an award-winning company!

Today, Neechie Gear is committed to giving a portion of proceeds to help underprivileged kids to play sports! Together, we can change many lives through sports!

Neechie Gear® Is On A Mission To Empower Youth Through Sports! 5% Of Net Profits Help Kids To Play Sports! 

AWARDS

• 2011 Enactus Saskatchewan Student Entrepreneur Provincial Champion
• 2011 Wilson Centre i3 Idea Challenge - $10,000 Winner
• 2011 CANDO Economic Developer of the Year - Aboriginal Private Sector Business Award
• 2012 Saskatoon's Finest Entrepreneur
• 2012 Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Abex Award - Community Involvement
• 2012 Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Abex Award - Aboriginal Partnership
• 2013 Better Business Bureau Torch Award - Retail Category
• 2013 CBC Future 40 Recipient
• 2013 Mclean's Magazine Future Leaders 25 Under List
• 2013 Sype Volta Award - Saskatchewan Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• 2013 NCAIED Res Arizona $20,000 Business Plan Competition Winner
• 2014 University of Saskatchewan Alumni of Influence Award
• 2015 Indspire Award - Youth First Nation
• 2015 CCAB National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award
• 2015 Runner-up - YBI Global Entrepreneur of the Year
• 2015 Saskatchewan Red Cross Young Humanitarian of the Year

What is the HOF Coaching Program all about?

The HOF Coaching Program focuses on the behavior of Coaches in sport. It provides an accountability feature that allows Parents and Athletes to rate their Coaches Behavior. The goal is to align the Coach, Association, Athlete, Parent and Official with regards to positive behavior and reduce athlete attrition.

What does "HOF Registered" mean?

"HOF Registered" means that the Coach has registered a profile on our website and had the opportunity to review the HOF Coaching Program course online.

What does "HOF Certified" mean?

"HOF Certified" means that the coach has registered a profile on our website, reviewed the course, and has posted an HOF Score on their coaching profile.

How can I enroll in an Hall Of Fame Coaching Program course?

To enroll in a Hall Of Fame coaching course, click here.

How can I enroll in an HOF Coaching Program course?

To register as a COACH, click on the "Login" section on our website and click on "Register Coach". To Register as an ASSOCIATION, click on the "Login" section on our website and click on "Register Association".

Who can enroll in the HOF Coaching Program course?

Anyone can enroll in the HOF Coaching Program course. Generally, it will be Coaches, Associations, Parents, Officials and aspiring Coaches.

What is covered in the HOF Coaching Program course?

The HOF Coaching Program focuses on behavioral awareness, which will assist Coaches in better preparing themselves to behave in a positive manner towards their athletes.

Once you complete the HOF Coaching Program course, what are the next steps?

Registered Associations will connect electronically via the website, generating a unique survey link that can be shared with Athletes and Parents. The results will be made available to the Coach to post in their profile after the survey is complete.

What can I include in my HOF Coaches profile?

You can include a picture of yourself, along your coaching history, list your specific coaching experience and relevant certifications.

How are Associations involved?

Associations can register a profile as well! They can link with HOF Registered Coaches. Upon accepting the Association request to connect, a unique HOF Coaching Program Survey link is created. The Association can then send the HOF Coaching Program Survey Link to Parents and Athletes that the coach is working with.

What is included in the Survey link?

The HOF Coaching Program Survey link includes 10 behavioral based questions covered in the HOF Coaching Program course.

What do the recipients of the HOF Coaching Program Survey link do?

The recipients of the HOF Coaching Survey link have the opportunity to rate the coach using 10 behavioral based questions that were covered during the HOF Coaching Program course. The questions are scored using a 0 (low) to 10 (high) rating system. Once the survey is completed, the recipient submits the HOF Coaching Program Survey by clicking the "Submit" button.

What happens after the HOF Coaching Program Survey is submitted?

Once the HOF Coaching Survey is submitted by the recipient, the Association receives the complete, ANONYMOUS response. Upon receipt of adequate response, the Association closes the survey, generating an average score, which the Coach chooses to ACCEPT or REJECT.

What happens when the coach ACCEPTS the HOF Coaching Program survey result?

When the coach ACCEPTS the HOF Coaching Program survey result, it is immediately published on that coach's HOF Coaching Profile and they are now HOF Certified.

What happens when the coach REJECTS the HOF Coaching Program survey result?

When the Coach REJECTS the HOF Coaching Program survey result, the Association is encouraged to follow up with the Coach and discuss the results. The results are only published if the Coach ACCEPTS the results. The goal is to align the Coach, Association, Parent, Athlete and Official with regards to positive coaching behavior.

How often do associations send out HOF Coaching Program Surveys?

Associations can send out HOF Coaching Program Surveys as often as they deem appropriate. We would recommend at least twice per season for consistency and improvement sake.

What is the goal of the HOF Coaching Program?

The HOF Coaching Program is designed to establish a higher standard of coaching behavior, with the mission of “Encouraging the athletes to come back the next day”.

If “it takes a village to raise a child”, then our vision is to “grow the village”! We want to highlight great coaching, and more specifically, great coaching behavior.

Won’t a program like this scare away existing Coaches!?

We understand that there is risk with accountability. That is why we have designed our course, survey, and website functionality to reduce risk. The course content is relatively simply and intuitive, and the related survey is focused on simple and basic coaching behaviors such as knowing athletes names, and being respectful to the “Village”.

Surveys are submitted anonymously, and there is no direct communication via the website. The Association holds the results, and the coach receives an average score when the survey is complete. If the coach is unhappy with the result, they do not have to ACCEPT and publish the result. The Association will follow up and a discussion can be had based on the anonymous results. The goal is to highlight great coaches, encourage and support new coaches where technical knowledge may be limited, and create conversations around coaches who may want to consider changing how they behave.

We want to “Encourage the athlete to come back the next day”, and in the process “Grow the Village” with regards to positive coaching behavior. Parents; insist on it!

About Us

Aslan Capital Saskatchewan Inc. - our model is unique. Full service really means full service.

Our investment criteria leads us to partner with companies where we can add value and capture growth opportunities. While we are not partial to any industries we look for businesses with good people and strong fundamentals and operating processes in place. We like companies with a proven operating history and $500,000 - $10M in EBITDA. 

Aslan Capital Saskatchewan was started in September 2018 and was originated from the experiences and relationships developed over the last 30 years of Business Ownership, Business Consulting and raising capital in the exempt market. 

Aslan was established to provide a solution to the lack of capital available to Saskatchewan businesses. Aslan seeks to provide these companies with financial options to execute their strategic goals while bringing operational support and adding long-term value to the benefit of all stakeholders. We rely on our business experience, combined with our demanding due diligence and reporting requirements to create an enviable investment situation and unmatched security of our investment. 

Typically, a company’s access to capital will change as it grows. Early on, an entrepreneur may use their own money, or involve friends and family. As success and growth happens, the business may become attractive to Angel investors or Venture Capital funds. Typically, these funds take big risks to capitalize on the highest growth and usually end up with high failure rates as a result. We look for trends in operating history and recognize where we can add value. While many of our competitors in the private markets look for the biggest growth opportunities, we look for more predictable and stable companies with untapped growth potential.

We recognize opportunity where others do not and we know how to create value.

RAISING CAPITAL

Quality vs Quantity – We always maintain a long-term view of the investments that we offer and by virtue of our unique corporate design, we can afford to be patient in making the right decisions. Successful businesses take years to build and carrying that legacy forward requires a long-term disposition.

FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER

Selling a business or passing it along to family is truly a process, not an event. Planning well in advance of a business changing hands will help the transition go as smoothly as possible. 

Aslan Capital Saskatchewan has the relationships to offer options at every stage of this process from initial consulting and preparing the business for sale through to investing in the transaction and assisting to manage the operations. These relationships can help to prepare the business for this transition or sale while keeping the right people in place to continue operating the business. 

ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR WHO IS WANTING TO RETIRE

Are you a retiring entrepreneur looking for an exit strategy? Do you want to maintain the team that you have built over the years? We can raise the capital to help you and point you in the direction of other services. 

We begin with a meeting up front to ensure that our services are a fit for your situation. During this meeting we can discuss the costs and fees associated with raising this capital and outline the next steps.

PARTNERSHIP CHANGE

Do you or your partners want out of the business? Do 1 or more of the existing partners want to stay in the business and carry it forward? We can meet and discuss some options.

SUCCESSION PLAN

Many business owners are looking to get out of a business and struggle with succession planning. You may have trained people for years, who are capable to take over, but may not have the money to buy the business. You may want to take money off the table, but probably still care about what happens after you’re gone. Call us to talk about some of your options.