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June 4, 2015

There’s considerable optimism that a messiah-like emergence of one player next season, Connor McDavid, will generate the kind of excitement that will lure fringe collectors back to the hobby

There’s considerable optimism that a messiah-like emergence of one player next season, Connor McDavid, will generate the kind of excitement that will lure fringe collectors back to the hobby

Hobby shops on guard for Connor McDavid frenzy

June 3, 2015

Six horrible excuses for not chasing your entrepreneurial dreams

June 1, 2015

Janet Zuccarini is a successful restaurateur in Toronto with big plans. She is the owner of Italian favourites Gusto 101 in King West and Trattoria Nervosa in Yorkville as well as the northern Thai themed Pai in the entertainment district.

Janet Zuccarini is a successful restaurateur in Toronto with big plans. She is the owner of Italian favourites Gusto 101 in King West and Trattoria Nervosa in Yorkville as well as the northern Thai themed Pai in the entertainment district.

Toronto restaurateur behind Gusto 101 sets sights on L.A.

June 1, 2015

Nick Evans and Dylan Hunt are the co-founders of Hired Ottawa

Nick Evans and Dylan Hunt are the co-founders of Hired Ottawa

A search engine for the frustrated job seeker

May 27, 2015

The report, produced by KPMG Enterprise in partnership with the Ivey Business School at Western University, gathers insights based on in depth interviews and surveys with 400 medium-sized business owners and fellows of QuantumShift, a Canadian leadership and development program.

The report, produced by KPMG Enterprise in partnership with the Ivey Business School at Western University, gathers insights based on in depth interviews and surveys with 400 medium-sized business owners and fellows of QuantumShift, a Canadian leadership and development program.

Breaking the ice ceiling: overcoming barriers to Canadian business growth

May 26, 2015

Public speaking has been my kryptonite for a very long time now. The first time I ever spoke in public, I suffered a severe anxiety attack. It was an awful experience and something that stuck in the back of my mind ever since. I also believed that public speaking was the main thing holding me and our company back from reaching our full potential.

Public speaking has been my kryptonite for a very long time now. The first time I ever spoke in public, I suffered a severe anxiety attack. It was an awful experience and something that stuck in the back of my mind ever since. I also believed that public speaking was the main thing holding me and our company back from reaching our full potential.

How speaking in public made me a better entrepreneur

May 26, 2015

These people have the power to kill a project by disrupting momentum, discouraging other team members or creating unnecessary tension.

These people have the power to kill a project by disrupting momentum, discouraging other team members or creating unnecessary tension.

The five people who will harm your next project

May 22, 2015

One of the most appealing benefits of becoming an entrepreneur is gaining control over your professional life. As an entrepreneur, you are singularly responsible for making all decisions about the business, and while others might be able to give you advice and point you in a certain direction, ultimately you have the final say.

One of the most appealing benefits of becoming an entrepreneur is gaining control over your professional life. As an entrepreneur, you are singularly responsible for making all decisions about the business, and while others might be able to give you advice and point you in a certain direction, ultimately you have the final say.

Five tough choices you’ll face as an entrepreneur

May 21, 2015

As Canada’s population continues to age, immigration will play an increasingly important role in the creation of new businesses but it won’t be the only solution.

As Canada’s population continues to age, immigration will play an increasingly important role in the creation of new businesses but it won’t be the only solution.

‘There’s an inevitable headwind against entrepreneurship in Canada’

May 19, 2015

With the Pan Am Games fast approaching, heavy traffic delays threaten the productivity of businesses large and small throughout Toronto, especially those located in the downtown core.

With the Pan Am Games fast approaching, heavy traffic delays threaten the productivity of businesses large and small throughout Toronto, especially those located in the downtown core.

How Toronto small businesses are preparing for the Pan Am Games

May 16, 2015

Beginnings are the most exciting and energizing times in life. If things have been in a slump for you, make some changes.

Beginnings are the most exciting and energizing times in life. If things have been in a slump for you, make some changes.

Eight ways to radically increase your productivity

May 15, 2015

This post focuses on what drives high traffic to websites after the demise of old-school SEO. I will also highlight practices that need to be abandoned and new behaviors that need to be embraced. But before we address what you should be doing, let’s discuss what you shouldn’t be doing.

This post focuses on what drives high traffic to websites after the demise of old-school SEO. I will also highlight practices that need to be abandoned and new behaviors that need to be embraced. But before we address what you should be doing, let’s discuss what you shouldn’t be doing.

SEO best practices: What not to do (and what you should start doing now)

May 13, 2015

How your team works together is often more important than where they work.

How your team works together is often more important than where they work.

Seven important aspects of any remote workforce

May 8, 2015

Car sharing not just for grocery runs any more

May 8, 2015

Lately, I’m starting to wonder if some entrepreneurs are losing their sense of curiosity, along with that distinctive maverick swagger that makes them such crucial builders in the business ecosystem.

Lately, I’m starting to wonder if some entrepreneurs are losing their sense of curiosity, along with that distinctive maverick swagger that makes them such crucial builders in the business ecosystem.

When did entrepreneurs become so incurious?

Ken Tencer

May 5, 2015

This winter, a group of bloggers and foodies embarked on an 11-hour “culinary tour" of Hamilton’s young professional restauranteurs.

This winter, a group of bloggers and foodies embarked on an 11-hour “culinary tour" of Hamilton’s young professional restauranteurs.

Young entrepreneurs bring energy and excitement to Hamilton food scene

May 5, 2015

In an increasingly competitive industry, how does a kitchen cabinet manufacturing company increase and diversify its employee base, meet rising customer demand and balance the requirements of the old and new Canadian foreign worker program?

In an increasingly competitive industry, how does a kitchen cabinet manufacturing company increase and diversify its employee base, meet rising customer demand and balance the requirements of the old and new Canadian foreign worker program?

The foreign worker dilemma: Band-Aid solution or long-term investment?

May 2, 2015

This skill may not sound sexy, but there is absolutely no way an entrepreneur can succeed without obsessively maintaining updated lists of all resources and projects that will contribute to his or her endeavor’s success

This skill may not sound sexy, but there is absolutely no way an entrepreneur can succeed without obsessively maintaining updated lists of all resources and projects that will contribute to his or her endeavor’s success

Twenty lists every entrepreneur should create

May 1, 2015

A study by BCD Travel reveals that Caracas is the most expensive city for business travel on earth, with a daily cost of $611 (U.S.).

A study by BCD Travel reveals that Caracas is the most expensive city for business travel on earth, with a daily cost of $611 (U.S.).

Employees back on the road – with fewer frills

April 30, 2015

Cooper Tardivel, the cocktail bar and lounge manager at Hawksworth Restaurant in Vancouver.

Cooper Tardivel, the cocktail bar and lounge manager at Hawksworth Restaurant in Vancouver.

Eating better? Book your business lunch at these top 13 restaurants

April 30, 2015

Whether it’s two-screen experiences brought on by new digital applications, athletes giving a peek into their personal lives through Instagram photos, or the chirping between two official team Twitter accounts during a playoff series, social media has fundamentally changed the way fans interact with their favourite sports.

Whether it’s two-screen experiences brought on by new digital applications, athletes giving a peek into their personal lives through Instagram photos, or the chirping between two official team Twitter accounts during a playoff series, social media has fundamentally changed the way fans interact with their favourite sports.

Want to turn your fans into superfans? Brand lessons from NHL’s top teams

Mia Pearson

April 28, 2015

Raising entrepreneurial kids doesn’t mean trying to grow your own Steve Jobs. Instead it’s about deliberately fostering an entrepreneurial mindset one that our kids can then to apply to whatever it is they end up doing.

Raising entrepreneurial kids doesn’t mean trying to grow your own Steve Jobs. Instead it’s about deliberately fostering an entrepreneurial mindset one that our kids can then to apply to whatever it is they end up doing.

How to raise entrepreneurial children

April 27, 2015

Neil Thomson, the founder of Naked Snacks – an online healthy snack store – started off with a good idea: create easily accessible snacks that can be ordered online and delivered to the customer’s door.

Neil Thomson, the founder of Naked Snacks – an online healthy snack store – started off with a good idea: create easily accessible snacks that can be ordered online and delivered to the customer’s door.

Local caterers key to success for ‘naked’ snack startup

April 24, 2015

There’s a predictable amount of stress when it comes to managing a startup, especially in the early stages. And, occasionally, unforeseen events creep up that cause stress to spike.

There’s a predictable amount of stress when it comes to managing a startup, especially in the early stages. And, occasionally, unforeseen events creep up that cause stress to spike.

Founder burnout is common, but it doesn’t have to be

April 23, 2015

Spoiled-One is a baby gear rental and delivery service available to GTA residents and visitors that specializes in premium, high-end equipment

Spoiled-One is a baby gear rental and delivery service available to GTA residents and visitors that specializes in premium, high-end equipment

Baby gear rental service lets parents try before they buy

April 17, 2015

Maybe it’s time to use your time better, and choose wisely with whom to spend it. To be “on purpose” with your focus on success.

Maybe it’s time to use your time better, and choose wisely with whom to spend it. To be “on purpose” with your focus on success.

Three ways to build the network that will change your future

April 16, 2015

Storytelling for Startups by Mark Evans. The book is published by 2015 © Doris Chung Publisher Production Solutions and is availablehere.

Storytelling for Startups by Mark Evans. The book is published by 2015 © Doris Chung Publisher Production Solutions and is availablehere.

What are keys to good startup storytelling?

April 16, 2015

Saud (L) and Tariq (R) are the founders of Adi Development Group

Saud (L) and Tariq (R) are the founders of Adi Development Group

It's not about the money for condo developer brothers

April 15, 2015

Treating our business relationship like a marriage, we’ve endured the ups and downs of growing a business, numerous economic recessions, and growing families, yet we’ve figured out how to divide responsibilities, communicate effectively and build a thriving business.

Treating our business relationship like a marriage, we’ve endured the ups and downs of growing a business, numerous economic recessions, and growing families, yet we’ve figured out how to divide responsibilities, communicate effectively and build a thriving business.

Why business partnerships should be treated like a marriage

Sue Pridham and Veronica Marsden

April 10, 2015

As downtowns across the U.S. revive, Reno is among cities that have a tougher task to reinvent themselves

As downtowns across the U.S. revive, Reno is among cities that have a tougher task to reinvent themselves

Divorce capital Reno courts hipsters and entrepreneurs

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