http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/library/MNP Consulting Article RSS FeedCopyright 2012MNP All rights reserved.In any organization, effectively transitioning through periods of change can be an enormous challenge. For credit unions, change management strategies can help mitigate the effects on internal people and operations as well as on members. It also allows for an effective transition and helps you achieve the desired outcomes.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2011/11/14/four-strategies-for-effective-change-management-for-credit-unions/Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTResponding to the needs of your member community and fostering these relationships is not only critical for maintaining your credit union’s current membership. Introducing innovative and value-added services can strengthen member relationships and provide a return on investment for your credit union.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2011/11/7/grow-your-membership-in-a-competitive-market-strategies-for-fostering-loyalty-between-credit-unions-and-their-members/Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWhen you are an accountant dealing with tax issues on a daily basis, you need to get comfortable with the fact that there are few “black and white” answers when it comes to Canadian tax law.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2011/2/23/is-winemaking-farming/Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTBuilding capacity is key for First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities interested in developing economic opportunities for long-term success. This is where customized training solutions can be an effective tool at achieving that goal.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2010/8/26/tailored-to-fit-customized-business-training-programs-help-aboriginal-communities-succeed/Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTChronic labour shortages have become the norm across Canada, with little relief in sight. The two biggest culprits? Aging baby boomers - and a birth rate too low to maintain our current population.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2008/8/4/goodbye-baby-boomers-hello-baby-bust/Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTWhen a piece of plastic the size of a quarter can cause a multimillion-dollar operation to screech to a halt, the importance of an effective, well-oiled supply chain becomes obvious.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2008/7/1/the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-partsor-is-it/Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTWith the increase in agri-tourism, more and more customers expect your winery to offer additional attractions. These ventures are also an important component of your wine’s brand recognition, as they will help differentiate your winery and generate more profits.http://www.mnpconsulting.ca/media-centre/articles/2008/3/3/is-your-agri-tourism-plan-as-good-as-your-wine/Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT