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Clients

Different industries. One common goal.

Clients in different parts of the world, with different needs — all looking to improve operational efficiency through technology.

Consulting6

ClientSectorRegion
BDCCanada
ALIVCaribbean
The Bandwagon Food TruckCanada
Mobile operatorWest Africa
Start-upUSA
Start-upAzerbaijan

Digital solutions9

ClientSectorRegion
Lighthouse Transportation Ltd.Nova Scotia
Chris Sullivan Inc.Canada
The King's HeadWinnipeg
Amos PewterNova Scotia
Pumpkin VillageCanada
Maximilian's RestaurantPerth, Ontario
Medika Beauty InstituteNova Scotia
Shenanigans Pub & EateryNova Scotia
A Voice In His GardenUSA

Training5

ClientSectorRegion
University of Houston — BauerUSA
Maitland GroupCanada
Family Business AssociationAtlantic Canada
Atlantic Convenience Stores AssociationAtlantic Canada
CIMMOOntario

Clients & students

In their words.

  • “Working with Strategy Up has been a very positive journey; it always feels good to have a trusted advisor by our side. They provided our team with invaluable strategic advice and helped us procure and implement a key application for our customer service team.”
    Dwayne DavisChief Information Officer, ALIV
  • “Telcovision delivered a quality product, on time and with no surprises or drama. The experience for my 600 participants in the digital start-up simulation was an unqualified success.”
    Daniel CurrieClinical Professor, University of Houston — Bauer College of Business
  • “We feel so lucky to have found Strategy Up, and it's clear from your report that you really understood our small operation. Meeting at our home (and bringing pizza!), rescheduling calls, and challenging us to think differently made us feel valued and in capable hands.”
    Amy & Luke LachanceBusiness owners, The Bandwagon Food Truck
  • “Strategy Up did well in preparing foundational models and topics with relatable, usable content for all role levels, from junior to senior managers. We have continued to work with Strategy Up on other initiatives to invest in our staff.”
    Ryan FrithHead of Hedge Fund Operations, Maitland Group
  • “We were able in less than a month to work on my social media portals and travel-related websites to help boost my Airbnb business. I would love to have Strategy Up work on my future projects.”
    Vanessa ShebibKing Street Cottages
  • “It was a pleasure to work with a very professional team. They offered a fresh perspective about the strategic approach for my business. I would recommend them.”
    Chris SullivanCPA, Chris Sullivan Inc.
  • “Marc has both the practical and theoretical expertise to not only excel at teaching but truly engage his students. I have completed two graduate degrees, and Marc was a higher-calibre instructor than most of my university professors.”
    Pat PowerMinto Consulting Services
  • “It was an amazing 12-week crash course (because yes, there is that much to learn). Does this make me an expert? No. But now I know what I don't know when it comes to marketing, and that's immeasurably valuable.”
    Jay FisherHeadshot photographer, Capture It Photography
  • “This course was well suited to what we do in our sector. It provided us with the tools to be better leaders and to navigate change within our teams, both small and larger-scale changes.”
    Laurie ReyndersSociety for Treatment of Autism — NS
  • “Change is never easy, but I feel I'm in a better place going forward. We need to adapt or fail, in order to compete and succeed.”
    Fiona GrantResi-Care (Cape Breton)
  • “If you are a small business owner in NS, I strongly recommend you register. Marc Zirka is extremely knowledgeable. I took away so many valuable lessons.”
    Michele DavidsonVacation MD
  • “His use of business experiences, real-life examples, and an open and constructive teaching style made for a fantastic learning experience.”
    Laura CormierWorkplace Therapeutics
  • “Your course has helped build my confidence in promoting my event digitally.”
    Hind HammoudAtlantic Convenience Expo
  • “The training session with Marc was well presented, engaging, interesting and useful.”
    Andreen BrownManager, Hedge Fund Operations, Maitland Group
  • “Incredibly informative and engaging, with great managerial content.”
    Matt JenkinsonManager, Fund Accounting, Maitland Group
  • “It was interactive; I was actually pleased it was a small group. It was light and entertaining as well.”
    Shelley JeffreyRegional Sales Manager, Connect Hearing
  • “Facilitator was knowledgeable and always had good examples.”
    Tamara MarshallAccounts Payable, CCRCE
  • “Great course Marc, I learned so much.”
    Debbie SmithAll Points Travel