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<b>Nanotechnology firm sets sights on India. </b> Toronto-based nanotechnology firm working on two projects in India.
When is it time to hire a full-time HR person? From age to experience: the things you should consider before selecting a candidate.
Secret to succession: 'You've got to let go.' The baby-boomer generation is having to learn how to say goodbye to their businesses.
<b>Video an easy way to showcase your business. </b> You don't need high-end equipment or pricey editing software to make polished videos.
<b>The sweat equity myth. </b> Writer explains why owners should pay themselves a salary when building their business.
<b>Condiments empire grew from Tupperware-like parties. </b> Direct-sales model helps basement business thrive across Canada.
<b>School targets Quebec's flagging entrepreneurial spirit. </b> Regenerating the entrepreneurial drive a top priority for private school.
<b>Toronto startup cracks the electronic textbook. </b> Sustainability professor saves money, time and the environment by opting for electronic course package.
<b>Give back, feel good. But to whom, and how much? </b> One of the few missteps a business can make in the field is committing to an initiative it won't finish.