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April 10, 2015

Embrace your crazy and realize that making money is like broccoli. Say, what? Keep reading.

Embrace your crazy and realize that making money is like broccoli. Say, what? Keep reading.

Five powerful rules for female entrepreneurs to live by

April 9, 2015

Eco-Adventures 306 Collective is a joint venture between Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Ltd. and Elk Ridge Eco-Adventures Ltd.. We provide outdoor adventures activities with a focus on sustainable and eco-friendly operations. We are also seen as a tourism operation that spends time thinking about the little details that make a big difference.

Eco-Adventures 306 Collective is a joint venture between Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Ltd. and Elk Ridge Eco-Adventures Ltd.. We provide outdoor adventures activities with a focus on sustainable and eco-friendly operations. We are also seen as a tourism operation that spends time thinking about the little details that make a big difference.

Remote setting presents opportunities and challenges for adventure company

April 8, 2015

One of the best ways for entrepreneurs to socialize with colleagues, customers and potential clients is at networking events. Corporate gatherings, conferences, happy hours and cocktail parties provide an opportunity for you to meet new people and reconnect with old acquaintances.

One of the best ways for entrepreneurs to socialize with colleagues, customers and potential clients is at networking events. Corporate gatherings, conferences, happy hours and cocktail parties provide an opportunity for you to meet new people and reconnect with old acquaintances.

How to start a conversation with strangers at a networking event

April 7, 2015

A seven-step plan for aspiring thought leaders

April 6, 2015

CarbonCure’s technology works by essentially reversing the cement process. Cement, an active component of concrete, starts its life as a fine powder that is produced by heating limestone and clay together. When added to a mixture of sand, gravel and water, cement acts as the glue-like substance that gives concrete its binding properties.

CarbonCure’s technology works by essentially reversing the cement process. Cement, an active component of concrete, starts its life as a fine powder that is produced by heating limestone and clay together. When added to a mixture of sand, gravel and water, cement acts as the glue-like substance that gives concrete its binding properties.

Halifax startup recycles carbon dioxide to make greener concrete products

April 3, 2015

I don’t mean to sound rude. I really, really appreciate that you’d like to get together. But I’m a small-business owner. My days are really busy, and I don’t have the time to just “have coffee.”

I don’t mean to sound rude. I really, really appreciate that you’d like to get together. But I’m a small-business owner. My days are really busy, and I don’t have the time to just “have coffee.”

Why I don’t want to have coffee with you

April 1, 2015

Over time, I began to notice a pattern in myself and in others: When our startups and products failed to achieve their potential, it was often because of our refusal to make hard choices and to look at reality squarely

Over time, I began to notice a pattern in myself and in others: When our startups and products failed to achieve their potential, it was often because of our refusal to make hard choices and to look at reality squarely

Can you face the six hard truths of entrepreneurship?

March 31, 2015

Kevin Davies was passionate about converting food waste from restaurants into organic “craft compost,” but could he convince investors to buy into his dream?

Kevin Davies was passionate about converting food waste from restaurants into organic “craft compost,” but could he convince investors to buy into his dream?

Creating shared value through upcycling

March 27, 2015

If there were some way for you to download decades of my experience in the business world and sort through the individuals who have had great success bringing real products to market, you’d find something very interesting.

If there were some way for you to download decades of my experience in the business world and sort through the individuals who have had great success bringing real products to market, you’d find something very interesting.

To be successful, do only what you do best

March 25, 2015

Like so many post-secondary students, Chris Noll and Adam Gerrits were money-conscious, especially when it came time to pay for a few drinks.
But the roommates took their lack of funds a step further than most and “out of necessity” decided to make their own cider – an alcoholic version of the treat made from unfiltered apple juice.

Like so many post-secondary students, Chris Noll and Adam Gerrits were money-conscious, especially when it came time to pay for a few drinks.
But the roommates took their lack of funds a step further than most and “out of necessity” decided to make their own cider – an alcoholic version of the treat made from unfiltered apple juice.

Craft brewers raise a glass to cider’s growing popularity

March 24, 2015

Jeremy Harrison, who is the minister for immigration, jobs, skills and training, says changes to the entrepreneur and farm category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program will speed up applications

Jeremy Harrison, who is the minister for immigration, jobs, skills and training, says changes to the entrepreneur and farm category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program will speed up applications

Saskatchewan streamlines immigration rules for entrepreneurs

March 23, 2015

Asha Soares is the founder of Kabuk, a startup that allows patients to search through a database of relevant health care providers based on criteria as common as location and as specific as language spoken and conditions treated within a sub-specialty.

Asha Soares is the founder of Kabuk, a startup that allows patients to search through a database of relevant health care providers based on criteria as common as location and as specific as language spoken and conditions treated within a sub-specialty.

Startup plays matchmaker between health care providers and patients

March 20, 2015

Whatever success looks like to you, there’s one way that’s proven to help achieve whatever you’re seeking; that is, the use of candor

Whatever success looks like to you, there’s one way that’s proven to help achieve whatever you’re seeking; that is, the use of candor

The not-so-secret weapon to business success

Tony Gareri

March 17, 2015

Vancouver, BC. Canadian Markus Frind is CEO of Plenty of Fish

Vancouver, BC. Canadian Markus Frind is CEO of Plenty of Fish

Vancouver-based PlentyOfFish surpasses 100 million users

March 17, 2015

Justin Raymond learned what’s required to get it right based on his experience as president of Hailo North America

Justin Raymond learned what’s required to get it right based on his experience as president of Hailo North America

The challenge of building a two-sided service market

March 16, 2015

Driving the trend are millennials demanding downtown spaces that look more like upscale fraternity houses than the soul-destroying cubicle farms where their parents work.

Driving the trend are millennials demanding downtown spaces that look more like upscale fraternity houses than the soul-destroying cubicle farms where their parents work.

Toronto’s tech hipsters crave creaky wood over cubicles

March 16, 2015

Though it doesn’t promote the rampant consumerism of Christmas or feature the expensive costume parties of Halloween, Saint Patrick’s Day nonetheless provides Canadian small business owners the opportunity to boost sales by tailoring their products for the annual celebration of Irish Heritage

Though it doesn’t promote the rampant consumerism of Christmas or feature the expensive costume parties of Halloween, Saint Patrick’s Day nonetheless provides Canadian small business owners the opportunity to boost sales by tailoring their products for the annual celebration of Irish Heritage

Entrepreneurs cash in on the rising popularity of St. Patrick's Day

March 13, 2015

Businessman shooting arrows

Businessman shooting arrows

'Fail fast, fail often' may be the stupidest business mantra of all time

Ken Tencer

March 13, 2015

Growing fruits and vegetables has a strong appeal for Ms. Watt. “It’s deeply satisfying to grow you own food,” she says. “It really enriches your relationship with what you’re eating.”

Growing fruits and vegetables has a strong appeal for Ms. Watt. “It’s deeply satisfying to grow you own food,” she says. “It really enriches your relationship with what you’re eating.”

Seed-seller starts growing in downtown Toronto

March 12, 2015

YouTube, the ultimate video disruptor, turned 10 last month, and there’s no question as to its impact on our world and media consumption habits.

YouTube, the ultimate video disruptor, turned 10 last month, and there’s no question as to its impact on our world and media consumption habits.

After 10 years, YouTube is more important than ever

March 9, 2015

Scientist turned entrepreneur shares his three secrets to success

March 6, 2015

Is Lululemon really in a downward dog of decline?

March 5, 2015

Founded just before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Eventbase has been behind the official app of every Olympic games since, not to mention some of the world’s largest gatherings including festivals like Lollapalooza, Sundance Film Festival and a variety conferences in the medical and technology industries.

Founded just before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Eventbase has been behind the official app of every Olympic games since, not to mention some of the world’s largest gatherings including festivals like Lollapalooza, Sundance Film Festival and a variety conferences in the medical and technology industries.

Vancouver startup once again named official app of South by Southwest

March 5, 2015

The Globe and Mail asked the mayors of Canada’s four largest cities about their their challenges, big wins and why small business matters to them and the cities they represent. In this photo: Vancouver's Gregor Robertson (Photo by Jimmy Jeong), Toronto's John Tory (Photo by Darren Calabrese) Calgary's Naheed Nenshi (Photo by Kevin Van Paassen) and Montreal's Denis Coderre (Photo by Christinne Muschi).

The Globe and Mail asked the mayors of Canada’s four largest cities about their their challenges, big wins and why small business matters to them and the cities they represent. In this photo: Vancouver's Gregor Robertson (Photo by Jimmy Jeong), Toronto's John Tory (Photo by Darren Calabrese) Calgary's Naheed Nenshi (Photo by Kevin Van Paassen) and Montreal's Denis Coderre (Photo by Christinne Muschi).

What small business means to big-city mayors

March 3, 2015

Author Anna Todd, who found success through the Toronto-based social media writing website Wattpad, poses for a photo to promote her book "After" in Toronto on October 29, 2014. The 25-year-old Texas resident started the book as a One Direction fan fiction and the three novels posted on the site have been read over a billion times.

Author Anna Todd, who found success through the Toronto-based social media writing website Wattpad, poses for a photo to promote her book "After" in Toronto on October 29, 2014. The 25-year-old Texas resident started the book as a One Direction fan fiction and the three novels posted on the site have been read over a billion times.

Genies, vampires and fan fiction give Wattpad a lead against Amazon

March 3, 2015

To ensure that you don’t become a victim of lost time, sales expert Colleen Francis offers her top tips to keep you on track

To ensure that you don’t become a victim of lost time, sales expert Colleen Francis offers her top tips to keep you on track

Manage your time more effectively with these four tips

March 2, 2015

Hongwei Liu, the company’s founder, has already landed Brookfield and Oxford properties. The Kitchener startup wants to become the leader in geographic information system (GIS)-like systems for indoor facilities

Hongwei Liu, the company’s founder, has already landed Brookfield and Oxford properties. The Kitchener startup wants to become the leader in geographic information system (GIS)-like systems for indoor facilities

Kitchener wayfinding startup MappedIn snags big-name clients

February 26, 2015

Jennifer O’Neil started working for Messy Maid as a house cleaner in 212 and purchased the franchise in her territory the following year.

Jennifer O’Neil started working for Messy Maid as a house cleaner in 212 and purchased the franchise in her territory the following year.

Former employees become franchise owners 'almost by accident'

February 25, 2015

Entrepreneurs love to give back and advise their peers. But how do you make sure the “help” you’re offering is effective – and not a drag on your own productivity?

Entrepreneurs love to give back and advise their peers. But how do you make sure the “help” you’re offering is effective – and not a drag on your own productivity?

Seven ways to be a better mentor

February 24, 2015

To make an impact on the door industry, the B.C. startup VanAir Design had to find a partner

To make an impact on the door industry, the B.C. startup VanAir Design had to find a partner

With help from partner, UBC startup brings ventilated door to market

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