London – Companies in Canada and around the world are dealing with unprecedented economic conditions and boosting entrepreneurial talent is critical for our country’s future success. To learn how to take their companies to the next level, successful CEOs and business leaders – entrepreneurs from across Canada will be taking intensive courses next week at the Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario.

eSolutionsGroup Ltd. is pleased to announce that Karen Mayfield, Managing Principal, has been selected as a participant in Quantum Shift, a unique leadership development program founded by Ivey and KPMG Enterprise, and sponsored by TD Commercial Banking and the Globe & Mail.

Small and medium sized businesses represent more than 97% of independent businesses in Canada and account for nearly half of the country’s GDP. Helping these firms grow and improve their productivity is essential to building a more competitive Canada. The Richard Ivey School of Business, KPMG Enterprise, TD Commercial Banking and the Globe and Mail realize this and for the sixth year they’re inviting a select group of entrepreneurs to participate in Quantum Shift, a rigorous week-long program to give them the tools to push their businesses forward despite the economic headwinds.

Quantum Shift is designed to help Canadian business owners accelerate their companies. It’s for entrepreneurs who are past the start-up stage and who are ready to innovate. The program focuses on how to lead an enterprise through exponential growth; how to attract and retain the best employees; how to uncover obstacles that may be limiting growth; how to value a venture and use strategies for moving from business plan to financial proposition; and how to build a strong network of entrepreneurial peers to share best-practices.