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Collector with a craze for canines. The Splurge: Doggie diehard Marlene Cook has amassed about 8,000 pieces of dog memorabilia in a collection she estimates is worth $200,000. View a photo gallery of her collection here.
Paying the price for a horrible boss. Bad managers make for low productivity, high turnover and, in the case of one company, an estimated $12-million loss
Lawyers, dentists wrestle their way onto MMA mat. Contrary to its image, young professionals looking for alternatives to the treadmill are flocking to mixed martial arts. And business is booming for gyms that appeal to them. Plus, watch our video of OpenMat's gym here.
Demise of venture capital market 'a real crisis' in Canada. Some of the country's most respected investors say the federal government needs to buck up and give venture capital a second chance .
Solar power firms clouded by fears about program's future. Small businesses were among the first to gain from Ontario's renewable energy incentive schemes. If Tim Hudak has his way, they might also be the first to lose.
7 people, 1 question: What's your latest game-changer? Canadian business leaders share their most recent problem-solving concepts.
Fast and furious trikes can't help but turn heads. Campagna Motors' superfast three-wheelers blur the boundary between cars and motorcycles.
New green ships to flush out Great Lakes invaders. Aging fleets are being revitalized with more efficient engines and new ballast tech.
eStakes are high for gaming industry's small businesses. Gambling is big business in this country. But with rising costs, red tape and stiff competition from beyond the border, can Canadian small businesses really get in on the action?
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