by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
What is the issue with recruitment? In this blog post, Pat and Bonnie address the issue of recruitment. This is the second in a four-part series titled From Meet n Greet to Board Seat; here we’ll focus on ways to get owners to take a central role in condo affairs, and...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
With Pat Crosscombe & Bonnie Oakes Charron This is part one of our four-part series From Meet n Greet to Board Seat about engagement, recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new directors. We’re going to let you in on our weekly coffee talks…. discussions...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
SERIES TITLE: From Meet n Greet to Board Seat With Pat Crosscombe & Bonnie Oakes Charron Join us for this 4-part series about engagement, recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new directors. We’re going to let you in on our weekly coffee talks…. discussions...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
What is the stink about pot? Pot certainly has a distinctive odour, but it’s not the smell that is causing a stink but it’s legalization. Pot (or cannabis) will soon be legal in Canada, and where it is already legal as in many US states, it has caused some friction...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
Originally published in Vol 32 #4 September 27, 2017 in Condo Business Magazine Given how much corporations are likely to invest in renovation projects, it’s important to set them up for success. Here’s advice to help directors do just that. The reserve fund study...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
I only want World-class Property Managers (WPM) to manage my condo. After working with many managers over the past ten years, I know first-hand that WPMs make my job as a condo board director much easier. What makes a WPM so amazing? I have found it often comes down...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
Directors attend at least one board meeting per month Condo board directors attend a lot of meetings. Most condos have at least one board meeting a month and managers many more. During board meetings, directors make decisions that affect the entire condo community...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
Originally published in Condo Business Magazine May/June 2017. Vol.32 #2 Making decisions as a condo director is part of the job. Financial decisions, especially those involving special assessments or fee increases, are tough. Making tough decisions will never be...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
This blog is part 2 of “Keep track of the money: Finance and Condos.” Financial policies are the topic of this post. Part 1 covers reviewing financial statements and condo fees, and Part 2 provides insights into the art of overseeing expenditures. Directors make...
