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April 23, 2015

Children in Nairobi who benefited from donations from Ottawa-based The Hunger Republic apparel company sent a photo as a thank you.

Children in Nairobi who benefited from donations from Ottawa-based The Hunger Republic apparel company sent a photo as a thank you.

Buy a shirt, and an African child gets school supplies

April 22, 2015

Copies of the 2015 federal budget are pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

Copies of the 2015 federal budget are pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

Five questions small businesses should consider following the budget

David Steinberg

April 21, 2015

Entrepreneur Robert Foldes knew that raising venture money would take time, but he also knew that cold calling could help

Entrepreneur Robert Foldes knew that raising venture money would take time, but he also knew that cold calling could help

Trying to raise money for your startup? Don’t be afraid of cold calling

April 17, 2015

With every addition a startup makes, whether it be technology or talent or both, comes potential for exponential disruption to culture and operations of the company. If startups don’t consider integrations carefully and truly understand what they’re aspiring to, the wrong investment has the potential to sink the entire ship.

With every addition a startup makes, whether it be technology or talent or both, comes potential for exponential disruption to culture and operations of the company. If startups don’t consider integrations carefully and truly understand what they’re aspiring to, the wrong investment has the potential to sink the entire ship.

The wrong investment can kill a startup

Cameron Chell

April 2, 2015

Started three years ago, underground phenomenon VarageSale has been picking up speed since its first injection of U.S. capital in July, 2014 (also by Sequoia, though terms were not announced).

Started three years ago, underground phenomenon VarageSale has been picking up speed since its first injection of U.S. capital in July, 2014 (also by Sequoia, though terms were not announced).

Fast-growing Canadian startup VarageSale raises $34-million from Silicon Valley investors

April 2, 2015

Want to be profiled in our Takeoff series? What helped or hurt your business?

April 2, 2015

Kickstarter and Indiegogo, two of the most popular donation-based crowdfunding sites in the country, give creative people the opportunity to fund their projects via online donations or pre-purchasing of products or experiences. Every few weeks, The Report on Small Business will provide a snapshot of the top Canadian entrepreneurial crowdfunding campaigns of the moment. The figures are accurate as of March 31, 2015.

Kickstarter and Indiegogo, two of the most popular donation-based crowdfunding sites in the country, give creative people the opportunity to fund their projects via online donations or pre-purchasing of products or experiences. Every few weeks, The Report on Small Business will provide a snapshot of the top Canadian entrepreneurial crowdfunding campaigns of the moment. The figures are accurate as of March 31, 2015.

The top crowdfunding campaigns of the month

March 31, 2015

Former Zynga CEO Mark Pincus walks off the stage after an announcement of new games.

Former Zynga CEO Mark Pincus walks off the stage after an announcement of new games.

The five words that destroyed Zynga

March 27, 2015

An incorporated business is its own legal entity. Combine a successful small business with a bad lawyer, bogus ‘financial planner,’ and dysfunctional family, and you have a recipe for disaster

An incorporated business is its own legal entity. Combine a successful small business with a bad lawyer, bogus ‘financial planner,’ and dysfunctional family, and you have a recipe for disaster

How to protect your estate and keep the peace

March 26, 2015

Photo of CareGuide “Chief Operating Grandma” Kathy Green and “Chief Executive Dad” John Philip Green

Photo of CareGuide “Chief Operating Grandma” Kathy Green and “Chief Executive Dad” John Philip Green

Why more startups turning to equity crowdfunding

March 24, 2015

Every business owner should take some time to learn about these incentive programs as a first step towards accessing the benefits.

Every business owner should take some time to learn about these incentive programs as a first step towards accessing the benefits.

Take advantage of these popular small-business tax credits

Gabriel Baron

March 19, 2015

The Alberta Advantage banner is a legacy slogan, hoisted on the premise that energy could build the province into a powerhouse for years to come, but many believe the branding is outdated

The Alberta Advantage banner is a legacy slogan, hoisted on the premise that energy could build the province into a powerhouse for years to come, but many believe the branding is outdated

Under clouds of economic gloom, Alberta's entrepreneurs defend turf

March 16, 2015

Can this startup crack the virtual fitting room code?

March 12, 2015

From Vancouver to St. John’s, angels are filling an important gap between friends-and-family financing, venture capital and other sources of funding. They’re investing in emerging innovative companies, fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and supporting technologies across a wide range of industries and sectors.

From Vancouver to St. John’s, angels are filling an important gap between friends-and-family financing, venture capital and other sources of funding. They’re investing in emerging innovative companies, fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and supporting technologies across a wide range of industries and sectors.

Five angel investing trends to watch in Canada

Michelle Scarborough

March 11, 2015

China’s answer to Silicon Valley is experiencing a surge in new technology companies as the world’s most populous nation reduces its reliance on manufacturing.

China’s answer to Silicon Valley is experiencing a surge in new technology companies as the world’s most populous nation reduces its reliance on manufacturing.

China's Silicon Valley sparking 49 tech startups a day

March 11, 2015

Garage startups are fading into history, for good reason. Today’s entrepreneurs are a sociable bunch who like interacting while transacting

Garage startups are fading into history, for good reason. Today’s entrepreneurs are a sociable bunch who like interacting while transacting

Why the garage startup is quickly becoming a thing of the past

Salim Teja

March 9, 2015

Fans react as they watch the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and Pakistan, on a screen in Mumbai March 30, 2011.

Fans react as they watch the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and Pakistan, on a screen in Mumbai March 30, 2011.

Calgary startup sets sights on Indian cricket fans with fantasy games app

March 6, 2015

This Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 photo shows an Etsy mobile credit card reader, in New York. If craft seller Etsy goes public later this year it will be a test of how well the company can balance an explicit social mission with shareholder expectations for making money.

This Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 photo shows an Etsy mobile credit card reader, in New York. If craft seller Etsy goes public later this year it will be a test of how well the company can balance an explicit social mission with shareholder expectations for making money.

With IPO, Etsy must balance social mission with shareholder expectations

March 6, 2015

Dara Fox is the founder of Designher Co., a Toronto-based small business that offers crafting classes, birthday parties and a summer day camp for kids

Dara Fox is the founder of Designher Co., a Toronto-based small business that offers crafting classes, birthday parties and a summer day camp for kids

The camp she wanted to attend didn’t exist so she decided to start her own

March 3, 2015

Dr. Dan Krueger is a smart, tech savvy, accomplished businessman with an MBA who was involved in his family’s electrical company for years in Kelowna, B.C.

Dr. Dan Krueger is a smart, tech savvy, accomplished businessman with an MBA who was involved in his family’s electrical company for years in Kelowna, B.C.

Chiropractor struggles to replicate U.S. success at home in Kelowna

February 27, 2015

In this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 photo, Daniel Rensing, left and his wife Stephanie, owners of The Smart Baker, are photographed at their warehouse in Rockledge, Fla. Annual revenue for their company is close to $1 million, up from $130,000 before their March 2012 appearance on the reality TV show "Shark Tank".

In this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 photo, Daniel Rensing, left and his wife Stephanie, owners of The Smart Baker, are photographed at their warehouse in Rockledge, Fla. Annual revenue for their company is close to $1 million, up from $130,000 before their March 2012 appearance on the reality TV show "Shark Tank".

Small businesses decline deals and still thrive after Shark Tank

February 27, 2015

If you’re a new or aspiring franchisor, try not to make the following

If you’re a new or aspiring franchisor, try not to make the following

The most common mistakes made by first-time franchisors

Tony Wilson

February 17, 2015

Workers look at their phones while walking at the Canary Wharf business district in London February 26, 2014.

Workers look at their phones while walking at the Canary Wharf business district in London February 26, 2014.

Next big sector to face disruption? Financial services

February 16, 2015

As payment technologies advance, small businesses can benefit greatly from adopting quicker and cheaper ways to process transactions. But there are also downsides to consider

As payment technologies advance, small businesses can benefit greatly from adopting quicker and cheaper ways to process transactions. But there are also downsides to consider

Is bitcoin right for your small business?

Michael Gokturk

February 12, 2015

A Shopify credit card reader is seen with an Ipad August 27, 2013 in Ottawa. Canadian mid-level tech startups are encountering a capital crunch as few domestic venture-capital firms are providing Series B funding, with the exception of an exclusive club of financiers willing to cut large cheques

A Shopify credit card reader is seen with an Ipad August 27, 2013 in Ottawa. Canadian mid-level tech startups are encountering a capital crunch as few domestic venture-capital firms are providing Series B funding, with the exception of an exclusive club of financiers willing to cut large cheques

As Canadian startups grow, local venture capital funding dries up

February 12, 2015

The acquisition is designed to help Internet celebrities on Vine, Twitter’s six-second video streaming service, get paid for their work.

The acquisition is designed to help Internet celebrities on Vine, Twitter’s six-second video streaming service, get paid for their work.

Twitter acquires Niche to match Vine stars with advertisers

February 10, 2015

Kurtis McBride, CEO of Miovision Technologies, graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2004, and built a school project about traffic data collection into a business with 500 customers in 50 countries across the world.

Kurtis McBride, CEO of Miovision Technologies, graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2004, and built a school project about traffic data collection into a business with 500 customers in 50 countries across the world.

Who needs Silicon Valley? Canadian startups scoring bigger deals

February 10, 2015

The Globe compiled 21 examples of historically large venture funding announcements in Canadian technology over the last 18 months.

The Globe compiled 21 examples of historically large venture funding announcements in Canadian technology over the last 18 months.

Top 21 venture capital deals in Canada between 2013 and 2015

February 10, 2015

Waterloo-based startup Voltera, the inventors of a circuit board prototyping machine, reached their goal of $70,000 only 35 minutes after launching a Kickstarter campaign earlier this morning.

Waterloo-based startup Voltera, the inventors of a circuit board prototyping machine, reached their goal of $70,000 only 35 minutes after launching a Kickstarter campaign earlier this morning.

Waterloo circuit-board makers raise $70,000 in 35 minutes on Kickstarter

February 10, 2015

Do you know what your numbers are telling you about your sales, customer retention and cash flow?

Do you know what your numbers are telling you about your sales, customer retention and cash flow?

Seven startup metrics all entrepreneurs must track

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