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Profit 200, Canada's Fastest Growing Companies

Overview

Canada’s economy managed to avoid the worst of the global economic crisis, but for companies seeking rapid growth the current situation can hardly be considered ideal. However, the firms on the PROFIT 200 haven't noticed. Many of them are growing at astounding rates, soft economy or not.

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How are they doing it? Some have ventured afield in search of new markets — and new sources of capital. Exports have risen to the U.S., Western Europe and South America (to name a few regions), and entrepreneurs are tapping both conventional sources of financing and previously underused government programs.

Excellent growth would not be possible without excellent employees, the market for which is tightening as the talent crunch returns. In response, employers are brandishing a wide arsenal of retention strategies, including benefits plans, training programs and bonuses — along with the prestige of working for a leading-edge company.

The lessons on offer from the PROFIT 200 can be applied to any business, be it a fledgling startup or established player. Keep reading for insight and inspiration on how to take your company to the next level.

2011 PROFIT 200 Ranking and CEO Summit

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The Gen Y whisperer: Instead of complaining about young employees, Grail Noble made them the foundation for fast growth.

Born to run — really fast: Canada’s top growth firm is a reflection of the hyper-entrepreneurs who run it.

5 strategies of high-growth companies: Get bigger, faster by taking the same simple approaches that deliver superior returns for the PROFIT 200.

Latest PROFIT 200 2011

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Topics Technology The burden of proof By Chris Atchison | June 01, 2011 PV Labs didn’t sell its cutting-edge technology to major clients overnight. But its iterative approach paid off.

Topics Finances The credit you deserve By Deborah Aarts | June 01, 2011 How PROFIT 200 firms tap Ottawa’s R&D tax-credit program for millions of dollars each year.

Topics Multimedia Infographic: The percentage of Canadian companies selling to each export market June 01, 2011

Topics Opportunities & Trends Canada's fastest-growing companies By Jim McElgunn | June 01, 2011 The stars of the 23rd annual PROFIT 200 prove (once again) that opportunities are everywhere in any economy.

Topics HR The Gen Y whisperer By Chris Atchison | June 01, 2011 Instead of complaining about young employees, Grail Noble made them the foundation for fast growth.

Topics Leadership Born to run — really fast By Joanna Pachner | June 01, 2011 Canada’s top growth firm is a reflection of the hyper-entrepreneurs who run it. That could spell way more growth to come

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Topics Opportunities & Trends All the world’s a game By Ian Portsmouth | June 01, 2011 Thanks to Mobile Connectivity, Social Media and a whole generation raised on Videogames, “gamification” presents a new opportunity to build your business.

Topics Opportunities & Trends / Leadership A sustainable advantage By Chris Atchison | June 01, 2011 A B.C. contract driller struggled to find an edge in a cutthroat global market. then it learned to tread lightly

Topics How-To-Guides Accounting that kills By Randall Litchfield | June 01, 2011 It's a deadly disease that most fast-growing companies will contract, sooner or later: $6 millionitis. But there is a cure.

Topics HR / Finances / Leadership Employee ownership: Smarter ways to share By Deborah Aarts | June 01, 2011 Employee ownership can deliver great returns — or be more trouble than it’s worth.