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July 4, 2016

Suphieh Alwais, centre, her husband Eid Alhishan, left, and their son Fawaz Alhishan as shown in their home with the food they will sell at The Cultural Market in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Photo: The Globe and Mail/Stephen MacGillivray

Suphieh Alwais, centre, her husband Eid Alhishan, left, and their son Fawaz Alhishan as shown in their home with the food they will sell at The Cultural Market in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Photo: The Globe and Mail/Stephen MacGillivray

Syrian refugees: New Canadians, new entrepreneurs

June 25, 2016

Tail Wags founder Karyn Climans and her partner Richard Glass, VP of Marketing & Sales

Tail Wags founder Karyn Climans and her partner Richard Glass, VP of Marketing & Sales

After a near fatal accident, entrepreneur finds a unique way to encourage helmet use

June 13, 2016

Well.ca's Erin Young (CMO) and Rebecca McKillican (CEO)

Well.ca's Erin Young (CMO) and Rebecca McKillican (CEO)

Online retailer Well.ca launches a bricks-and-mortar store

June 10, 2016

Jeff Salz and partner Garrett Downes advised the makers of a a new line of pot chocolate bars called Stolz

Jeff Salz and partner Garrett Downes advised the makers of a a new line of pot chocolate bars called Stolz

Despite the crackdowns, marijuana entrepreneurs are betting on 'edibles'

May 31, 2016

Why so many entrepreneurs struggle with mental illness

Chris Gory

May 30, 2016

Why your content strategy isn't working

Ryan Caligiuri

May 27, 2016

Tod Maffin is president of engageQ digital, a Vancouver- and Toronto-based digital marketing agency, specializing in online advertising, digital marketing and social engagement.

Tod Maffin is president of engageQ digital, a Vancouver- and Toronto-based digital marketing agency, specializing in online advertising, digital marketing and social engagement.

How to use an influencer to boost your brand

TOD MAFFIN

May 24, 2016

Steven Uster, the CEO and co-founder of FundThrough is photographed in his Toronto office on May 6, 2016. JENNIFER ROBERTS FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Steven Uster, the CEO and co-founder of FundThrough is photographed in his Toronto office on May 6, 2016. JENNIFER ROBERTS FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Fintech online lenders are looking at your social media footprint

May 23, 2016

Hockeystick.co CEO Raymond Luk, right, seen with CTO Clint Sieunarine, says investors can get nervous when startups struggle to disclose basic financial information.

Hockeystick.co CEO Raymond Luk, right, seen with CTO Clint Sieunarine, says investors can get nervous when startups struggle to disclose basic financial information.

New platforms make it easier for investors to get data on private companies

May 21, 2016

Ten signs you're burning out (and how to stop it)

Travis Bradberry

May 21, 2016

Matthew Mammola of Ernst & Young suggests business owners who are contemplating selling their assets should begin the process now if they want to beat the deadline, when taxes go up.

Matthew Mammola of Ernst & Young suggests business owners who are contemplating selling their assets should begin the process now if they want to beat the deadline, when taxes go up.

Deadline looms for businesses looking to sell

May 20, 2016

Accountant Kate Amangoulova of Langley, B.C., says not all audits are the result of CRA seeing red flags. ‘Sometimes it’s just a draw and you’ve been randomly selected.’

Accountant Kate Amangoulova of Langley, B.C., says not all audits are the result of CRA seeing red flags. ‘Sometimes it’s just a draw and you’ve been randomly selected.’

You’re about to be audited. Now what?

May 20, 2016

Ask your accountant questions and to ensure that they understand your business intimately

Ask your accountant questions and to ensure that they understand your business intimately

Five tips to help small business owners survive tax time

May 19, 2016

If a restaurant interferes with tips’ distribution, such as determining how they’re spread among service staff, the tips can be considered controlled, and therefore company income.

If a restaurant interferes with tips’ distribution, such as determining how they’re spread among service staff, the tips can be considered controlled, and therefore company income.

The taxation of tips is a murky area for restaurant staff and owners

May 19, 2016

Collecting taxes on behalf of the government flummoxes small-business owners, especially if they have cash-flow problems.

Collecting taxes on behalf of the government flummoxes small-business owners, especially if they have cash-flow problems.

Collecting HST and GST is a big pain for small business

May 17, 2016

Harely Finkelstein at The Globe Small Business Summit

Harely Finkelstein at The Globe Small Business Summit

The entrepreneurial approach to sales

Tibor Shanto

May 17, 2016

Steve Beauchesne, Tim Beauchesne and brewmaster Matthew O'Hara from Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company

Steve Beauchesne, Tim Beauchesne and brewmaster Matthew O'Hara from Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company

Beau's brewery to remain independent by selling ownership to employees

May 16, 2016

Five key takeaways from The Globe and Mail Small Business Summit

May 16, 2016

Drake

Drake

Has Drake finally made Toronto cool?

Mia Pearson

May 16, 2016

Mmore firms expect artificially intelligent chat bots will address business inefficiencies and let companies reach more users.

Mmore firms expect artificially intelligent chat bots will address business inefficiencies and let companies reach more users.

As app growth slows, tech companies bet 'bots' will be the next big thing

May 14, 2016

FundThrough, run by Steven Uster, is one of a new batch of online lenders that are using information other than credit scores to assess the riskiness of a transaction.

FundThrough, run by Steven Uster, is one of a new batch of online lenders that are using information other than credit scores to assess the riskiness of a transaction.

Fintech lenders help small businesses out of tight spots

May 13, 2016

Business owners in need of cash might consider using a line of credit rather than take money out of their business, says Ross McShane, director of financial planning services at McLarty & Co. Wealth Management.

Business owners in need of cash might consider using a line of credit rather than take money out of their business, says Ross McShane, director of financial planning services at McLarty & Co. Wealth Management.

One way to avoid tax – leave money in the business

May 13, 2016

William Miller is a neuroradiologist, an assistant professor and president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists, a partnership that would be affected by a new tax rule.

William Miller is a neuroradiologist, an assistant professor and president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists, a partnership that would be affected by a new tax rule.

Closing of tax loophole has professionals steamed

May 12, 2016

Dan Kelly, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, calls service levels at the CRA ‘abysmal’ but says the agency has worked to improve things.

Dan Kelly, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, calls service levels at the CRA ‘abysmal’ but says the agency has worked to improve things.

Calling the CRA can be a huge frustration for small businesses

May 11, 2016

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Snoop Dog performs onstage at the AOL NewFront 2016 at Seaport District NYC on May 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for AOL)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Snoop Dog performs onstage at the AOL NewFront 2016 at Seaport District NYC on May 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for AOL)

Training videos with Snoop Dogg and other ways to capture millennial employees' attention

SHELBY WALSH

May 10, 2016

Kevin Sandhu, CEO of Grouplend, is photographed at his offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He has created a site to help people get loans from other people, not banks.

Kevin Sandhu, CEO of Grouplend, is photographed at his offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He has created a site to help people get loans from other people, not banks.

Fintech companies are joining forces with credit unions

May 9, 2016

Nav Dhunay is president and CEO of Ambyint, a company bringing the Industrial Internet of Things to the oil patch.

Nav Dhunay is president and CEO of Ambyint, a company bringing the Industrial Internet of Things to the oil patch.

Is Canada falling behind with the Internet of Things?

Nav Dhunay

April 29, 2016

Shane Dickenson frames canvas prints at Posterjack, an online photo printing company located in the Junction area of Toronto, on April 11 2016. A number of businesses have opened up in the former Canada Bread space on Cawthra Ave in Toronto's Junction area. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

Shane Dickenson frames canvas prints at Posterjack, an online photo printing company located in the Junction area of Toronto, on April 11 2016. A number of businesses have opened up in the former Canada Bread space on Cawthra Ave in Toronto's Junction area. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

An old Canada Bread factory is the site of a new type of urban manufacturing

April 14, 2016

Shopify staff members gather in a working group during company's hack day March 4, 2016 in Ottawa.

Shopify staff members gather in a working group during company's hack day March 4, 2016 in Ottawa.

Shopify acquires messaging app Kit CRM to help businesses with online marketing

April 11, 2016

TORONTO: FEBRUARY 11, 2014 - Jordan Cooney and Michala Todd work at the concession stand at the Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. (Matthew Sherwood for The Globe and Mail)

TORONTO: FEBRUARY 11, 2014 - Jordan Cooney and Michala Todd work at the concession stand at the Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. (Matthew Sherwood for The Globe and Mail)

New app lets moviegoers skip the line for popcorn

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