Our team of experienced
professionals offers a full range of talents and expertise. We pride
ourselves on our high-quality service, our efficiency, and our commitment
to life-long learning and exploration.
Bill Bishop,
CEO
Bill Bishop is one of the world’s leading experts in branding
and packaging
for entrepreneurial companies, and the creator of a revolutionary
marketing approach called The BIG Idea Adventure. Over a 20-year
period, he has helped more than 4,000 companies from
around the world give birth to exciting new BIG Ideas that have
transformed their businesses and
their industries.
His four best-selling books have been published in more than 40 countries,
in dozens of languages. His newest book, How To Sell A Lobster, is
currently being published in North America and Japan. His lively and
entertaining speeches and workshops have motivated business people to
make important breakthroughs in their branding and packaging strategies.
He is also the regular on-air business coach on Style By Jury, the number
one hit television series.
Bill’s experience in branding and packaging began at a young age by
working for his parent’s public relations company. After attending
journalism school in university, Bill launched The Uptown Magazine, the
first successful entertainment monthly in Toronto. In 1987, Bill started
Bishop Information Group Inc., a full service branding and packaging
company in Toronto, specializing in coaching entrepreneurial companies
across North America. Since that time, more than 4,000 companies have
worked through Bill’s proprietary process called The BIG
Idea Adventure.
In 1996, HarperCollin’s published Bill’s landmark book, Strategic Marketing
For The Digital Age. As the first book published about Internet marketing,
the publication was hugely successful, and was reprinted in more than 40
countries in dozens of languages. Subsequently, he wrote Global Marketing
For The Digital Age, and The Strategic Enterprise. His latest book, How To
Sell A Lobster: The Money-Making Secrets of A Street-Wise Entrepreneur, is
now published in 25 countries in 12 languages.
Bill lives in Toronto with his wife Ginny, and his two children Douglas and
Robin. He is a competitive tennis player, and enjoys yoga, skiing, reading,
and film. He also retreats regularly to think about BIG Ideas at his restored
historic log home buried in the wilds of the Canadian north.
Curtis is a motivational marketing coach who has helped hundreds
of advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs make breakthroughs
in their success.
He helps entrepreneurs and business owners take a new look at their
capabilities and resources to discover untapped opportunities and
assets. His greatest ability is packaging unrecognized and under
valued intellectual property into money making processes, programs,
and products.
He also plays the role of a marketing architect in helping his
clients develop unique marketing strategies and plans.
He is a speaker, accomplished seminar host, and writer.
Since graduating with a BA in Journalism, Curtis has owned and
operated a number of businesses including a weekly newspaper, a
direct sales company, and a marketing production company. Prior
to founding BIG Inc. with his partner Bill Bishop, Curtis developed
and delivered product launches and national sales meetings for
packaged goods firms such as Levi Strauss, Colgate Palmolive, Cadbury
Beverages, Lever, deHavilland Canada, Royal Lepage, and many others.
Curtis is an avid reader and is constantly developing his skills
and capabilities. He has been a long-time member of The
Strategic Coach Program™, is active in The
Toronto Board of Trade,
and a generous supporter of minor hockey.
Curtis lives in the west-end of Toronto, Canada with his wife Civia
and hockey obsessed son, Charlie.
Erin
James, VP of Client Solutions
*currently on maternity leave
As the VP of Client Solutions, Erin ensures that our clients get
the solutions they need through the delivery of our processes and
the development of client communication and marketing tools. Erin
manages all internal marketing and program materials, which includes
updating, editing, and organizing all of our intellectual property.
Erin is also responsible for the production of client marketing
tools, managing production and graphic design, and the development
and maintenance of client and internal web sites.
Sonia Marques, Client
Service & Administrative Coordinator
As the first point of contact for clients, Sonia administers
all scheduling matters, session and seminar preparation and management,
and client support. In her capacity as Office Coordinator,
she also organizes and maintains internal systems, supplies, and
billing.
Corey focuses on design projects for both Bishop Information Group Inc. and our clients. He is responsible for creating original design work and layouts primarily for print, including such projects as wordmarks, company logos, brochures, advertisements, newsletters, worksheets, books, and booklets. Corey oversees all design standards and the production process.
Stephen’s main focus is on multimedia production, and he is responsible
for the design and development of original, creative client projects.
Interactive projects include building and maintaining web sites,
web graphics, creating flash intros, video, and e-newsletters. He also works on some client print projects and the ongoing
refinement of all Bishop Information Group Inc. websites.
Sean is an integral member of the team, acting as the Director of Technical Development. Sean provides IT networking and strategic planning services for Bishop Information Group Inc. and our clients. He is also responsible for creating interactive web sites for various e-commerce clients.
In association with Henderson Partners, LLP, Chris administers
Bishop Information Group Inc. finances. He provides accounting and
bookkeeping services by preparing and filing government forms and
remittances, preparing annual financial statements, and administering
payroll and accounts payable/ receivable.
John is responsible for physically maintaining and organizing the office, coordinating office improvements, and enhancing office ambiance. He also assists with daily office management.
