Startups - Page 10 - The Globe and Mail

October 9, 2014

Alexandra Schwartz is the owner of Studio Breathe, 'a beautiful urban oasis' which brings together such disciplines as yoga and martial arts.

Alexandra Schwartz is the owner of Studio Breathe, 'a beautiful urban oasis' which brings together such disciplines as yoga and martial arts.

Entrepreneur stretches herself by opening fitness studios

October 8, 2014

The sport has much to teach those brave souls who run businesses of their own. Here are six lessons kiteboarding offers entrepreneurs:

The sport has much to teach those brave souls who run businesses of their own. Here are six lessons kiteboarding offers entrepreneurs:

Six things entrepreneurs can learn from kiteboarding

October 7, 2014

Here are some of the biggest naming mistakes I’ve seen entrepreneurs make and why you should avoid them

Here are some of the biggest naming mistakes I’ve seen entrepreneurs make and why you should avoid them

The most terrible naming mistakes entrepreneurs make

October 7, 2014

Six tips for bucking the small business failure rate

October 6, 2014

eSentire offers “cybersecurity as a service” to over 450 clients, targeting mid-sized corporations, especially in the financial-services sector. It aims itself at companies that probably have a dedicated IT department, but not a cybersecurity department

eSentire offers “cybersecurity as a service” to over 450 clients, targeting mid-sized corporations, especially in the financial-services sector. It aims itself at companies that probably have a dedicated IT department, but not a cybersecurity department

How this fast-growing Ontario firm is reinventing the cybersecurity game

October 2, 2014

TJ Rule, left, and Matt MacKay are university friends who've left the corporate world to run a golf travel agency.

TJ Rule, left, and Matt MacKay are university friends who've left the corporate world to run a golf travel agency.

For these two friends, golf is part of every workday

September 30, 2014

bulb explosion

bulb explosion

Don’t let unchecked passion kill your startup

Cameron Chell

September 25, 2014

The advice all entrepreneurs should ignore

September 22, 2014

The concept is simple: Line 6 isn’t a transit company, but a platform that people can use to propose, crowdfund and book passage on putative new routes. If there’s sufficient interest in a route, the company will arrange for transportation with partners in the coach business.

The concept is simple: Line 6 isn’t a transit company, but a platform that people can use to propose, crowdfund and book passage on putative new routes. If there’s sufficient interest in a route, the company will arrange for transportation with partners in the coach business.

Startup tackles Toronto transit woes with crowdfunded shuttle service

September 15, 2014

Startup lets consumers reserve fashion items live from the runway

September 15, 2014

Young pensive businessman talking on cell phone

Young pensive businessman talking on cell phone

How to transform your fear of failure

September 11, 2014

Regardless of the industry or size of the company, every entrepreneur will face a fight against a tired mind and body. Here are several lessons to help battle through the long hours and endless days that are part of the life of an entrepreneur

Regardless of the industry or size of the company, every entrepreneur will face a fight against a tired mind and body. Here are several lessons to help battle through the long hours and endless days that are part of the life of an entrepreneur

Six secrets to surviving on little or no sleep

September 8, 2014

SnapDx lets doctors choose an exam from a list, and steps them through it, both providing up-to-date best practices on how to do it, and asking them to input the results so the app can use them to make a recommendation on next steps

SnapDx lets doctors choose an exam from a list, and steps them through it, both providing up-to-date best practices on how to do it, and asking them to input the results so the app can use them to make a recommendation on next steps

Doctors create app to help diagnose, treat patients at point of care

September 3, 2014

The Learning Partnership.

The Learning Partnership.

Why you should teach kids to be entrepreneurial thinkers

AKELA PEOPLES

September 2, 2014

The greatest startups I’ve been involved with have been made up of individuals stacked with talent and passion

The greatest startups I’ve been involved with have been made up of individuals stacked with talent and passion

Why startups need to embrace conflict rather than avoid it

Cameron Chell

September 2, 2014

Screen grab from the Blynk app.

Screen grab from the Blynk app.

Are you fashion challenged? Tinder-style app can help

August 25, 2014

Toronto-based Upverter is a collaborative, fully browser-based circuit-board design app that’s racked up more than 20,000 users. The 15-employee business recently raised $2.3-million

Toronto-based Upverter is a collaborative, fully browser-based circuit-board design app that’s racked up more than 20,000 users. The 15-employee business recently raised $2.3-million

Startup drags hardware design out of dark ages with collaborative, browser-based app

August 22, 2014

Relaxed businesswoman with legs on the desk

Relaxed businesswoman with legs on the desk

The myth of the successful one-person business

August 21, 2014

The idea of starting a new business is attractive to a growing segment of the population. This includes ambitious university students who like the idea of being in control of their own destiny rather than being at the mercy of an uncertain job market

The idea of starting a new business is attractive to a growing segment of the population. This includes ambitious university students who like the idea of being in control of their own destiny rather than being at the mercy of an uncertain job market

Four ways to create a winning business startup idea

August 18, 2014

Businessmen meeting in office

Businessmen meeting in office

Don’t just start a business, solve a problem

August 18, 2014

Instead of getting a job after his first year of law school, Sam Michaels recruited a classmate, set to coding, and hung out his shingle as the Legal Information Network of Canada, or LINC, offering to answer basic questions about the law within 24 hours, for $15 a pop

Instead of getting a job after his first year of law school, Sam Michaels recruited a classmate, set to coding, and hung out his shingle as the Legal Information Network of Canada, or LINC, offering to answer basic questions about the law within 24 hours, for $15 a pop

At $15 an hour, startup serves as 'legal concierge' for clients

August 14, 2014

Not all teams gel instantly, which is why it’s essential that every employee knows and plays their part. Each member must be able to see how their role works, how they influence their teammates and the impact their contribution has on the business. To build the right team for the right project, there are number of things to consider

Not all teams gel instantly, which is why it’s essential that every employee knows and plays their part. Each member must be able to see how their role works, how they influence their teammates and the impact their contribution has on the business. To build the right team for the right project, there are number of things to consider

Five factors to consider when building a business team

Cameron Chell

August 13, 2014

Can you really handle entrepreneurial life? Check these five signs

August 11, 2014

The Signature 3SP bike by Toronto-based Simcoe Bicycles.

The Signature 3SP bike by Toronto-based Simcoe Bicycles.

Dutch-style city bikes make inroads in North America

August 11, 2014

Many former BlackBerry staffers are getting some support from Communitech, an organization that helps startups get off the ground in Waterloo, Ont.

Many former BlackBerry staffers are getting some support from Communitech, an organization that helps startups get off the ground in Waterloo, Ont.

Former BlackBerry employees start their own companies

August 4, 2014

Human resources - personal audit and assessment center

Human resources - personal audit and assessment center

Would you turn over the keys to your social networks to your employers?

July 31, 2014

Founders of artist retreat do what they love, while living in paradise

July 28, 2014

Custom Tattoo Design is a Burlington, Ont-based marketplace where people who are interested in getting a tattoo can have a global network of professional artists turn their rough ideas into a tattoo-ready final design

Custom Tattoo Design is a Burlington, Ont-based marketplace where people who are interested in getting a tattoo can have a global network of professional artists turn their rough ideas into a tattoo-ready final design

Online marketplace helps customers create one-of-a-kind tattoo designs

July 25, 2014

Whether you’re participating in an annual fundraising event, developing a matching program for your employees’ favourite charities or creating your own foundation, here are 10 reasons why you should get involved

Whether you’re participating in an annual fundraising event, developing a matching program for your employees’ favourite charities or creating your own foundation, here are 10 reasons why you should get involved

Ten reasons why giving back is good for your business

July 24, 2014

TeaPops are the first certified Non-GMO, organic, kosher, vegan, tea-based treats that are gluten, dairy, nut, and soy free.

TeaPops are the first certified Non-GMO, organic, kosher, vegan, tea-based treats that are gluten, dairy, nut, and soy free.

Scientist's healthy frozen treats find fan base across North America

Interact with The Globe