2012

Establishing Green Lotus Agency

After 12+ careers managing online marketing strategies for some of Canadian and international corporations, including Canadian Tire, VistaPrint, Remax Canada, Egypt Air, Xplornet, Direct Energy, and Toronto Star. It was time to start his own business!

2014

Top Successful Entrepreneur Featured

The Edge Leader Magazine features an extensive interview and feature of Bassem Ghali in their April 2014 print issue, outlining his early start in entrepreneurship and career history.

2018

#1 SEO Tool for Growing Startups

Green Lotus SEO Tools were ranked as the #1 Tool on ClickZ’s 2015 top 50 Digital Marketing Tools to Grow Your Startup. Green Lotus SEO Tools is the best D.I.Y. Tool to save you time and money by getting all the SEO and Social Media data you need in one spot.

2020

Marketing Agency of the Year Award

Green Lotus was awarded Digital Agency Business of the Year at CanadianSME National Business Awards, celebrating small business owners' contribution to Canada’s growing economy.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Bassem Ghali was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year at CanadianSME National Business Awards, celebrating the success of influential and innovative entrepreneurs across Canada.

2013

Donate & Learn Charity Initiative

The simple idea of joining forces with brands and offering marketing events to support local charities gained the support of 2,823 Torontonians. It raised over $40,000 in donations in just 6 events over 3 years. Donate & Learn events offer attendees the opportunity to learn from marketing industry leaders and provide charities a unique opportunity to raise awareness and funds to support local community initiatives.

2015

Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Bassem Ghali was awarded the Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Canadian Association of Marketing Professionals (CAMP)

2019

Top Successful Entrepreneur by Rogers TV

Bassem Ghali was named one of the most successful Entrepreneurs by the New Canadian TV Channel in 2019 and was featured on Rogers TV.

2023

Voted #1 SEO Agency in Canada

Green Lotus was voted as the #1 Marketing Agency in Canada and #9 Worldwide by 10Seos, one of the oldest and largest directories of SEO companies around the world. Green Lotus' success can be attributed to a dedication to client satisfaction and commitment to accountability and transparency