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Adapt, survive and thrive in turbulent times — the aerospace and defense industry's response to the economic downturn
Agenda Issue 4 - Opportunities are back on the menu
At Risk: Business in a World of Litigation, Fraud, and Deceit Summer 2009
Global Retail Loss Prevention Survey 2009
IFRS - Time to accelerate?
Issues Monitor - Automotive - July 2009
Issues Monitor: Pharmaceuticals - January 2009
Issues Monitor: Pharmaceuticals - July 2009
KPMG's Social Responsibility Report 2008
Logistics and Supply Chain Report 2009
Managing the Transition to IFRS: Moving forward
Managing the Transition to IFRS: Positioning for Success
Manufacturing and the Turbulent Commodities Environment
Never Again? Risk management in banking beyond the credit crisis
The Rough Road Continues: Update on the current crisis in the global automotive industry
US Market Comes with Hefty Load of Taxes
Video: Canadian Manufacturing Outlook: Balancing Volatility and Cautious Optimism

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Business Adviser is published by KPMG Enterprise™ specifically for owners and executives of private companies in Canada. KPMG Enterprise is devoted exclusively to serving the needs of private companies in Canada.
When the economic crystal ball is cloudy When the economic crystal ball is cloudy
Private Company owners and entrepreneurs look to the current economic and business environment in order to better manage their companies effectively in changing times.
Does your business have the right information to prepare for the future? Does your business have the right information to prepare for the future?
For any business owner, business intelligence should be integral to the business.
Is your business model ready for the 21st century global trade? Is your business model ready for the 21st century global trade?
If you’re doing business abroad or thinking about expanding your business internationally, read the latest resources to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of doing business in other markets.
The importance of people to your business The importance of people to your business
This edition looks at the importance of human capital – developing innovative and engaged people. 
Taking on the World – Part Two Taking on the World – Part Two
This edition provides business owners and entrepreneur’s insight to Canadian companies taking on the changed landscape of international trade and a global market that is different post recession. 
Transformation: Blue Print for Business Transformation: Blue Print for Business
Learn what makes a successful business or entrepreneur during transformational economic times. Read now.
Professionalizing Your Business Professionalizing Your Business
Learn ways to improve business operations and propel your company to the next level.
Avoiding Surprises Avoiding Surprises
Make sure you've got it right when it comes to ASPE and to HST.
Private Companies in Transition Private Companies in Transition
Learn about basic business fundamentals to building value in your business.
Family Business Matters Family Business Matters
Family business inspires entrepreneurial talent, and it is with this in mind that we share this compilation of articles. 
Y2MXI – The Clock Is Ticking Y2MXI – The Clock Is Ticking
Are you prepared to transition to ASPE or IFRS? Read about the tax implications, the role of disclosures to accessing credit and capital and the importance of relationships with your lender.
Being the Best and Thriving Being the Best and Thriving
Insights and best practices from top performing business that can help any private company leader propel their company forward.
Sustainability Insight for Private Companies Sustainability Insight for Private Companies
Read about how some low-effort but high-impact ideas can help your private company get on board with the corporate responsibility movement and enhance the sustainable long-term economic, environmental, and social benefits of your business.
Leadership & Innovation Leadership & Innovation
Leadership competencies that matter most in today’s economy are more than sound business management and an eye on the bottom line. Read about leadership skills and attitudes and learn strategies to not only survive but become stronger than ever.
Taking on the World Taking on the World
As the rules of the game are changing, how are Canadian private companies responding to the challenges and opportunities posed by globalization? Based on a survey of Canadian private company executives, Taking on the World explores their current experiences and future plans for expansion.
Toward Economic Recovery Toward Economic Recovery
Volatility and uncertainty on the upturn brings risks and opportunities.  Now is the time to consider the opportunities, perhaps reposition your business model, and focus on innovation and differentiation while driving value in your business.
Thinking beyond the downturn Thinking beyond the downturn
Read how to take advantage and act definitively in a changing market.
Issues in Private Company Reporting Issues in Private Company Reporting
This edition provides private company owners and managers with helpful insight in order to understand and reflect upon the challenges associated with the choice between IFRS and private company accounting standards (GAAP), so you can be better prepared to determine which approach makes more sense strategically for your private company.
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