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June 17, 2015

Regardless of the company’s size or industry, there are several ways private companies can increase growth at any stage of their business

Regardless of the company’s size or industry, there are several ways private companies can increase growth at any stage of their business

How to rev up your growth strategy

June 15, 2015

The developer of systems for stores and restaurants aims to reach the heights attained by Shopify Inc. – a $1-billion valuation and initial public offering, Chief Executive Officer Dax Dasilva said. To get there in the next few years, his plan is to annually double the number of stores signing up for its software.

The developer of systems for stores and restaurants aims to reach the heights attained by Shopify Inc. – a $1-billion valuation and initial public offering, Chief Executive Officer Dax Dasilva said. To get there in the next few years, his plan is to annually double the number of stores signing up for its software.

LightSpeed aspires to join Shopify in billion-dollar IPO league

June 11, 2015

Interforce International is a Toronto-based security guard services company.

Interforce International is a Toronto-based security guard services company.

Security firm found a way to lock in cash flow

June 9, 2015

Various marijuana strains are displayed for purchase at the Health Lifestyle Marijuana Supply Centre on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, January 22, 2015. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and Mail

Various marijuana strains are displayed for purchase at the Health Lifestyle Marijuana Supply Centre on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, January 22, 2015. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and Mail

Retail marijuana businesses are sprouting across Vancouver. And they’re not legal

June 5, 2015

One of the baby-blanket products handmade by Calgary-based Sun 7 Designs.

One of the baby-blanket products handmade by Calgary-based Sun 7 Designs.

She quit a high-level corporate job to make baby blankets

June 4, 2015

Bolt Threads has developed a synthetic alternative to spider silk by engineering proteins identical to the natural threads stretched across the nooks in your basement.

Bolt Threads has developed a synthetic alternative to spider silk by engineering proteins identical to the natural threads stretched across the nooks in your basement.

San Francisco startup spins lab-grown silk

June 2, 2015

Mark Mathers was the founder of Munch at Mine. The founders of the company were optimistic about their venture’s potential. However, they were also keenly aware of the high failure rate of new businesses. They knew that many smart entrepreneurs paid attention to “affordable loss” – what they could afford to lose if the business didn’t work out as planned – when they started their firms.

Mark Mathers was the founder of Munch at Mine. The founders of the company were optimistic about their venture’s potential. However, they were also keenly aware of the high failure rate of new businesses. They knew that many smart entrepreneurs paid attention to “affordable loss” – what they could afford to lose if the business didn’t work out as planned – when they started their firms.

How to start a business while protecting the downside

June 1, 2015

A few years ago, I came home from yet another day where my business meetings had nearly overlapped. I had had to pencil in time just to breathe. My exhaustion was bone-deep.

A few years ago, I came home from yet another day where my business meetings had nearly overlapped. I had had to pencil in time just to breathe. My exhaustion was bone-deep.

The four changes that won me $2-million

May 29, 2015

Mike Rothenberg’s three-year-old firm, Rothenberg Ventures, has made a name for itself by sparing few expenses. Its rotating list of invitees have ridden hot-air balloons on wine tours of Napa Valley, eaten at San Francisco’s trendy Samovar Tea Lounge, and gotten free seats to Giants and Golden State Warriors games in Rothenberg’s luxury boxes

Mike Rothenberg’s three-year-old firm, Rothenberg Ventures, has made a name for itself by sparing few expenses. Its rotating list of invitees have ridden hot-air balloons on wine tours of Napa Valley, eaten at San Francisco’s trendy Samovar Tea Lounge, and gotten free seats to Giants and Golden State Warriors games in Rothenberg’s luxury boxes

Why this 'millennial venture capitalist' spares no expense

May 29, 2015

Michael Chrostowski, co-founder of Hamilton-based Sound Options, which has developed a software-based tinnitus therapy, is in the sound booth at the The Voice Clinic in Toronto.

Michael Chrostowski, co-founder of Hamilton-based Sound Options, which has developed a software-based tinnitus therapy, is in the sound booth at the The Voice Clinic in Toronto.

Ringing in the ears? This business offers help

May 29, 2015

Successful people know the importance of shifting gears on the weekend to relaxing and rejuvenating activities.

Successful people know the importance of shifting gears on the weekend to relaxing and rejuvenating activities.

How successful people work less and get more done

May 28, 2015

There are many ways of coming up with new ideas. Everyone has his or her own little method.

There are many ways of coming up with new ideas. Everyone has his or her own little method.

A surprising and unlikely place to look for product ideas

May 27, 2015

Sara Ahmadian wasn’t always a successful entrepreneur invited to prestigious events at the White House.

Sara Ahmadian wasn’t always a successful entrepreneur invited to prestigious events at the White House.

White House visit reignites engineer's entrepreneurial spark

May 25, 2015

After five heart operations and an inability to kick his highly addictive chewing habit, Mr. Holt decided he was going to make a healthy chewing alternative, but with what and how?

After five heart operations and an inability to kick his highly addictive chewing habit, Mr. Holt decided he was going to make a healthy chewing alternative, but with what and how?

Farmer takes a bite out of the tobacco industry with chew alternative

May 22, 2015

Whether you own a small business, work for a large company, or are just starting out in your career, your days can get so busy with emails, managing your to-do list, and juggling meetings that even finding time to grab lunch can be a luxury.

Whether you own a small business, work for a large company, or are just starting out in your career, your days can get so busy with emails, managing your to-do list, and juggling meetings that even finding time to grab lunch can be a luxury.

Nine apps to help you make the most of your workday

May 21, 2015

When a utility company said it could not verify third-party underground hazards, electrician Rocky Pooke could not find another company that could. So he started 2nd Call.

When a utility company said it could not verify third-party underground hazards, electrician Rocky Pooke could not find another company that could. So he started 2nd Call.

When one call is not enough to find underground hazards

May 21, 2015

Growth hacking is not a new idea and yet for many business owners it’s still a foreign concept

Growth hacking is not a new idea and yet for many business owners it’s still a foreign concept

Why growth hacking is a foreign concept to many business owners

Mia Pearson

May 21, 2015

Employees of 2nd Call in Vegreville, Alta., flag potential dangers underground.

Employees of 2nd Call in Vegreville, Alta., flag potential dangers underground.

Advice for franchisors: Don’t sell the product – sell the model

May 20, 2015

Many falsely believe that profitability can be improved simply by cutting costs or increasing sales. Yet there is so much more to the profitability equation. Another critical component? Return on capital.

Many falsely believe that profitability can be improved simply by cutting costs or increasing sales. Yet there is so much more to the profitability equation. Another critical component? Return on capital.

Want to pump up profitability? Focus on return on capital

Troy MacDonald

May 15, 2015

Aligning your passions with your career makes sense. But, let’s be honest, it’s not always that easy. The real challenge – especially for future entrepreneurs – can be uncovering exactly what you’re passionate about and why, then finding a way to keep that flame alive while the rest of life happens all around you.

Aligning your passions with your career makes sense. But, let’s be honest, it’s not always that easy. The real challenge – especially for future entrepreneurs – can be uncovering exactly what you’re passionate about and why, then finding a way to keep that flame alive while the rest of life happens all around you.

When you shouldn’t follow your heart

May 14, 2015

Does word of mouth work to build a business?

May 13, 2015

Salesforce.com director of startup relations Ludovic Ulrich arrives for the launch of Salesforce for Startups in Toronto on Wednesday

Salesforce.com director of startup relations Ludovic Ulrich arrives for the launch of Salesforce for Startups in Toronto on Wednesday

Software giant Salesforce.com offers incubator program to Canadian startups

May 12, 2015

Corey Gross (L) and Jamie Alexander (R) of Sensibill Inc., a Toronto-based startup that enables bank customers to access their receipts from a smart phone connected with their bank accounts

Corey Gross (L) and Jamie Alexander (R) of Sensibill Inc., a Toronto-based startup that enables bank customers to access their receipts from a smart phone connected with their bank accounts

How do you attract investors when your venture has a long sales cycle?

May 9, 2015

The chances of receiving funding is very slim, so if you are serious about turning your idea into a reality you are going to have to dip into your own pockets and bootstrap your way to the top. It isn’t easy, but it can be very rewarding – both personally and financially, as you retain 100 per cent of your equity.

The chances of receiving funding is very slim, so if you are serious about turning your idea into a reality you are going to have to dip into your own pockets and bootstrap your way to the top. It isn’t easy, but it can be very rewarding – both personally and financially, as you retain 100 per cent of your equity.

Ten bootstrapping tips to help turn your idea into a reality

May 7, 2015

Daniel Lewis is co-owner of the T by Daniel tea shop in Brampton, Ont.

Daniel Lewis is co-owner of the T by Daniel tea shop in Brampton, Ont.

Tea shop swamped after TV station features owner’s harrowing story

May 6, 2015

Zenefits, a provider of human-resource tools and services, raised $500-million in funds at a valuation of $4.5-billion as more companies seek ways to streamline their employee benefit programs.

Zenefits, a provider of human-resource tools and services, raised $500-million in funds at a valuation of $4.5-billion as more companies seek ways to streamline their employee benefit programs.

Zenefits investors value HR startup at $4.5-billion

May 6, 2015

With the adoption of effective and integrated payments, small businesses can utilize fewer resources while decreasing the gap between themselves and larger competitors. Here are a few options that even the smallest business can use to operate at more of a big business level.

With the adoption of effective and integrated payments, small businesses can utilize fewer resources while decreasing the gap between themselves and larger competitors. Here are a few options that even the smallest business can use to operate at more of a big business level.

How small merchants can operate like big businesses

May 4, 2015

“We know in Canada the access to capital is a big problem. Forty per cent of small businesses are looking for credit at any one point in time and less than 50 per cent of those are actually getting it,” says Rob Young, senior vice-president of international operations.

“We know in Canada the access to capital is a big problem. Forty per cent of small businesses are looking for credit at any one point in time and less than 50 per cent of those are actually getting it,” says Rob Young, senior vice-president of international operations.

Small business lender capitalizes on ‘access to capital problem’

April 30, 2015

Kent Southwell’s name appears everywhere in his picture framing company in Vancouver.

Kent Southwell’s name appears everywhere in his picture framing company in Vancouver.

Business owner’s dilemma: ‘People knew me by my first name’

April 29, 2015

Incorporation is especially worthwhile if you are looking to grow your business, increase your inventory or purchase assets. One of the best reasons to incorporate is to limit your own liability and keep your personal assets safe – but there are several tax advantages that will provide you with larger tax refunds and savings you can then use to reinvest in your business.

Incorporation is especially worthwhile if you are looking to grow your business, increase your inventory or purchase assets. One of the best reasons to incorporate is to limit your own liability and keep your personal assets safe – but there are several tax advantages that will provide you with larger tax refunds and savings you can then use to reinvest in your business.

How to garner greater rewards at tax time with incorporation

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