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August 3, 2015

<p>Caption: An Enbridge Inc. tank farm stands in this aerial photograph taken above the Athabasca Oil Sands near Fort McMurray, Alta.</p>

<p>Caption: An Enbridge Inc. tank farm stands in this aerial photograph taken above the Athabasca Oil Sands near Fort McMurray, Alta.</p>

Canadian economy a key election issue for small business owners

July 30, 2015

How Canadian startups are disrupting the auto industry

July 28, 2015

Pedestrians pass in front of the Telus Corp. building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Telus Corp. is scheduled to release earnings data on Feb. 15. Photographer: Aaron Harris/Bloomberg

Pedestrians pass in front of the Telus Corp. building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Telus Corp. is scheduled to release earnings data on Feb. 15. Photographer: Aaron Harris/Bloomberg

How your business can land a deal with a telco giant

July 24, 2015

Online retailer Park & Province found that opening up a retail store boosted online sales.

Online retailer Park & Province found that opening up a retail store boosted online sales.

Online retailers buck the trend and set up bricks and mortar stores

July 23, 2015

Open Farm's partners Dom Finelli, Jacqueline Prehogan, Isaac Langleben and Derek Beigleman

Open Farm's partners Dom Finelli, Jacqueline Prehogan, Isaac Langleben and Derek Beigleman

How we created Canada's first ethically sourced pet food

Jacqueline Prehogan

July 22, 2015

Boozy root beer is about to be huge

July 22, 2015

Michelle Ng hosts a Vancouver Foodie Tour.

Michelle Ng hosts a Vancouver Foodie Tour.

How to create a successful business partnership

July 21, 2015

Waterloo-based startup Suncayr aims to shine with UV-sensitive marker

July 21, 2015

How can these scientists get their promising new drug to market?

NAUMAN FAROOQI

July 13, 2015

Is the tech sector going to the dogs?

July 13, 2015

Halifax entertainment company cashes in on mermaid trend

July 10, 2015

Herschel Supply Company founders, brothers Jamie, left, and Lyndon Cormack stand for a photograph at A'hoy Goods in North Vancouver, B.C.

Herschel Supply Company founders, brothers Jamie, left, and Lyndon Cormack stand for a photograph at A'hoy Goods in North Vancouver, B.C.

Herschel brothers look to partnerships to expand their empire

July 6, 2015

Ivan Tsarynny is the co-founder and CEO of PostBeyond

Ivan Tsarynny is the co-founder and CEO of PostBeyond

Startup reduces the risk in posting to social media

June 29, 2015

Last week 20 technology companies from across Canada made the trip down to Silicon Valley to connect with some of the most highly regarded tech investors and mentors during for the 48 Hour C100 program.

Last week 20 technology companies from across Canada made the trip down to Silicon Valley to connect with some of the most highly regarded tech investors and mentors during for the 48 Hour C100 program.

What I learned in Silicon Valley

June 29, 2015

OneStory is a platform that allows anyone to contribute their own response to questions prompted by organizations looking for social media traction.

OneStory is a platform that allows anyone to contribute their own response to questions prompted by organizations looking for social media traction.

Saskatchewan startup offers an easier way to create and share videos

June 23, 2015

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield

Slack is getting ready for Wall Street. But is Wall Street ready for Slack?

June 23, 2015

Startup activity ramps up in the U.S. Rust Belt

June 22, 2015

SigmaDEK founder Tory Weber with spokesperson Mike Holmes.

SigmaDEK founder Tory Weber with spokesperson Mike Holmes.

Entrepreneur set out to build a backyard deck that doesn't rot

June 17, 2015

No matter how much you know about business or entrepreneurship, there is always more to learn.

No matter how much you know about business or entrepreneurship, there is always more to learn.

Seven quick tips for starting your company off strong

June 16, 2015

In early 2013, just one month after launching his company, Paul Gill, founder of Naked Coconuts, was met with customer feedback that told him the organic food products he sold looked appetizing, but the plastic packaging they came in had to go.

In early 2013, just one month after launching his company, Paul Gill, founder of Naked Coconuts, was met with customer feedback that told him the organic food products he sold looked appetizing, but the plastic packaging they came in had to go.

Organic food startup keeps customers happy with expensive change

June 15, 2015

Some traditions are worth keeping, but for a small business it can be better to break the mold.

Some traditions are worth keeping, but for a small business it can be better to break the mold.

Four traditional habits every small business should break

June 12, 2015

The war against hyper-connectivity is a new one, but over the past year, TrendHunter.com’s research has detected a growing movement to help dampen the Internet dependence we experience.

The war against hyper-connectivity is a new one, but over the past year, TrendHunter.com’s research has detected a growing movement to help dampen the Internet dependence we experience.

Digital detox: could you live without your smartphone?

June 11, 2015

Flat vector illustration of analytics information and process of development

Flat vector illustration of analytics information and process of development

Web analytics are great, but where do you put all the data?

June 11, 2015

Josephson Opticians was among the first retailers in Canada to carry eyewear designed by Alain Mikli, l.a.Eyeworks, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and Robert Marc.

Josephson Opticians was among the first retailers in Canada to carry eyewear designed by Alain Mikli, l.a.Eyeworks, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and Robert Marc.

After 80 years, Toronto eyewear retailer is focused on the future

June 10, 2015

The time is now for women to break through as business leaders as their potential contribution the Canadian economy is significant. The Royal Bank of Canada estimated that by 2011, women SMEs have already contributed $148-billion in economic activity. If this number increased by just 10 per cent, a staggering $198-billion would be added to the economy over the next decade.

The time is now for women to break through as business leaders as their potential contribution the Canadian economy is significant. The Royal Bank of Canada estimated that by 2011, women SMEs have already contributed $148-billion in economic activity. If this number increased by just 10 per cent, a staggering $198-billion would be added to the economy over the next decade.

Canada is an emerging hot spot for high-impact female entrepreneurs

Ruta Aidis

June 10, 2015

Visitor click rates don’t tell the whole story.

Visitor click rates don’t tell the whole story.

Six website engagement metrics that are more revealing than clicks

June 9, 2015

You don’t become the world’s richest man by wasting away the day binge-watching Netflix. You learn, you grow, you hustle. And you read, and a hell of a lot. Heavy reads, light reads, even breezy beach reads from time to time.

You don’t become the world’s richest man by wasting away the day binge-watching Netflix. You learn, you grow, you hustle. And you read, and a hell of a lot. Heavy reads, light reads, even breezy beach reads from time to time.

The seven books Bill Gates wants you to read this summer

June 8, 2015

SunFarmer offers long-term financing for solar energy systems in underserved regions in Nepal, has spent the past two years setting up projects around the country.

SunFarmer offers long-term financing for solar energy systems in underserved regions in Nepal, has spent the past two years setting up projects around the country.

Toronto startup brings electricity and solar water purification to Nepal

June 5, 2015

Sometimes it’s necessary (the technical term is “sales”), but more often than not, how you say something is just as important as what you say -- if not more.

Sometimes it’s necessary (the technical term is “sales”), but more often than not, how you say something is just as important as what you say -- if not more.

Avoid these six phrases when trying to sound, and feel, more assertive

June 5, 2015

Pushing your organization in a long-term strategic direction is akin to the film’s storyline of Dorothy embarking on an epic journey towards a defined goal: going home. During the journey, team members join her and eventually learn a lot about themselves, their potential, and their ability to cope with problems along the way.

Pushing your organization in a long-term strategic direction is akin to the film’s storyline of Dorothy embarking on an epic journey towards a defined goal: going home. During the journey, team members join her and eventually learn a lot about themselves, their potential, and their ability to cope with problems along the way.

Does The Wizard of Oz hold the secret to your business success?

Ken Tencer

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