Industry Experts
Matthew Stern
President, New Ink Consulting
New Ink Consulting works with franchisees to develop bank-ready business plans, recommend optimal loan structures, and source financing. The company fast-tracks the loan approval by submitting the application to senior franchise directors at financial institutions. The company has a 99% success rate securing loan approvals and has raised over $100 million. New Ink Consulting also works with emerging franchise systems to help them understand the financial viability of their concepts and investment requirements.
Email: matthew@newinkconsulting.com
Phone: (647) 926-3019
Website: www.newinkconsulting.com
Cynthia Yang
Principal at The Law Office of Xi C. Yang
Cynthia is a business lawyer whose practice is focused on franchising and commercial transactions. She takes a practical and purposeful approach to providing legal services, and places emphasis on providing legal solutions in the context of business realities and helping clients achieve their business goals. Cynthia has extensive experience advising franchisors on matters relating to system creation, managing franchise disclosures and agreements, leasing, as well as facilitating the resolution of franchise related disputes.
Email: cynthia@cyanglaw.com
Phone: (416) 669-1329
Website: www.cyanglaw.com
Randall Craig
CEO, Braintrust Professional Institute
Advisory and Training for entrepreneurial leaders and their teams. Serial Entrepreneur. Senior exec at a public company. Author of 8 books. Leadership Advisor, and Hall of Fame Speaker.
Email: rmc@randallcraig.com
Phone: (416) 918-5384
Website: BraintrustProfessionalInstitute.com
Colleen O’Brien, Ph.D
Vice-President, Self Management Group
Colleen specializes in psychometric assessments and predictive analytics to help franchise organizations identify high-quality candidates. Using SMG’s POP assessments and TalentNest hiring solution, she supports franchises in selecting and developing top talent, enhancing retention, and driving performance for a strong ROI.
Email: cobrien@selfmgmt.com
Website: www.selfmgmt.com
Mirela Lamb
Professional Bookkeeper
Mirela is a seasoned finance executive and entrepreneur, specializing in strategic accounting management and operational efficiencies. With over a decade of experience scaling businesses and optimizing operations, she now focuses on delivering tailored bookkeeping and tax solutions to empower small and medium-sized enterprises.
Services: Full cycle bookkeeping, AR & AP, and year end preparations. Full cycle payroll solutions. CRA & other legislative filings and remittances. Individual, small business and corporate tax returns.
Email: mirela@asheaccounting.com
Phone: 647-981-6173