November 2003

Alberta Venture's contributors for November 2003 >

Salary Survey Results

Want to know whether your pay cheque measures up? Here’s the reults of Alberta Venture’s proprietary survey >

Alberta Executive Compensation Report 2003

Whether it be a reaction to public outrage over excessive executive pay or an outcome of the wide array of challenges the Canadian economy has been facing, cautiousness seems to be a major undertone of this year’s Executive Compensation Report >

Pay for Performance

More and more companies are seeking to bridge the gap between executive pay and company performance >

The Lap of Luxury

If big box stores are taking over the retail world, quality retailers haven’t noticed >

These Boots are Made for Shopping

Despite a year of economic uncertainties, Alberta retailers continue to lead the country >

Foul Weather Friends

A Sure Bet

Eating up the Suburbs

Personal Power

A Perfect Fit

"We of The Tire live our vision of Canadian Tire. We will not only be a survivor in this new order, I believe we will lead with distinction," says Martha Billes, who owns 60% of the controlling shares of the company >

Passing the Torch

The same crucial elements that make family businesses a success - communication, trust, respect and a delineation of roles - will make succession planning that much easier >