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Black-Owned Start-Ups to Support
The Black Lives Matter protests shed much-needed light on the problems of systemic racism. In Canada and the U.S., several businesses released apologies, and the
First Black woman of the Canadian House of Commons and Cabinet Member Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine continues her work on improving the human condition
Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine has made history time and time again. In 1993, she became the first Black Canadian woman elected to the House of
16 Inspirational Quotes by Black Leaders
“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” – Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut “In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we
How to Buy Your Dream Home – Susan Sun, Realtor, Right At Home Realty Inc.
Susan Sun works with Right At Home Realty Inc., helping everyone from renters and first-time home buyers to those selling or finally buying their dream
How VR Experiences Give Companies a Competitive Edge
Just two decades previously, virtual reality was a thing of science fiction. Some of the most laughably bad pop culture of the ‘90s speculated on
Beri Meric, Founder and CEO of IVY, the “Social University”
Beri Meric describes IVY, the business networking organization he founded, as “a community that is designed to enable all of its participants to truly bring
Technology Then and Now…The Biggest Impacts of the Last 20 Years
Take a tech-friendly trip down memory lane circa 2002: Napster filed for bankruptcy months before the Linkedin.com domain name was created; the minds at M.I.T. sent the Roomba across household floors; while NASA got the wheels moving on a different
Top Trends Impacting the Real Estate Market
On a summer night, a few weeks after college graduation, a group of upper-middle-class friends gathered for a small get-together. One of them uttered, “We’ll
Educating Clients and Families – Jasmine Lee, Real Estate Broker & Team Leader
Jasmine Lee always knew she wanted to own property, but when she purchased her first house, the experience with her realtor left her dissatisfied. “She
Where Do Billionaires Keep their Money?
Have you ever thought about what the super-rich do with their billions? It can be a mind-boggling question, but contrary to what you might think,
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The Human Factor in Artificial Intelligence The debate about whether advertising is an art or a science has long been a part of the industry’s
The Story of Wattpad
If you enjoy immersing yourself in a good story or have aspired to become a fiction writer, then you need to know about Wattpad —
Award-Winning Author Joyce Carol Oates on Marilyn Monroe and Netflix’s Adaptation of Her Novel Blonde
Marilyn Monroe is a name synonymous with desire, passion, glamour, and beauty. She is remembered for her contribution to cinema; however, she is also remembered
The Factory Farming Conundrum: Is It Ethical?
According to the United Nations data, around 70 billion land animals are slaughtered each year for food. Most of these animals are raised and killed in
Malik Williams, Professional Baseball Player
For Malik Williams, the sky is the limit; the 23-year-old baseball player has a wealth of achievements. Apart from being named among the most notable
Black History Month: Advice from 2022’s Black Billionaires
Forbes’ 2022 list of billionaires includes several Black celebrities and titans of media, sports, and business. While their successes loom large, these influential personalities have had
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Jeet Banerjee: The Serial Entrepreneur
Jeet Banerjee is not even 30 and he’s already started – and sold – two successful companies. Born and raised in California, Banerjee created his
Strategies of Business Transformation Through Technology
It has been a year since COVID-19 hit globally and completely changed the world as we know it. But is a pandemic something one can
David Boone, CEO of Staples Canada: Ahead of the Pack
David Boone, CEO of Staples Canada, is transforming the Staples brand with tech, innovation, and a vibrant in-store experience. Staples is revolutionalizing how they serve
Canada’s private refugee sponsorship program turns 40: Friendships forged by Vietnam War endure
Ron and Clara Wiebe were some of the Manitoba Mennonites who helped Hoa and…
David Goggins: The Toughest Man on the Planet
Arguably one of the most successful and well-known endurance athletes of his day, it’s David Goggins’ mindset that truly sets him apart from most
Canada pressed North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons program during secretive talks to free Toronto pastor
The government of Canada used a diplomatic mission to secure the release of a…
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How Gratitude Can Change Everything
Living a happy life is as easy as being grateful. Gratitude has been shown to improve various aspects of life, including health, daily satisfaction, and the way we relate to others. It’s the act of being mindful by focusing on the present and appreciating what you have now, instead of wanting more. When we express gratitude, our mental focus
Dr. Breanne Everett: Medical Tech Visionary
Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed the SurroSense Rx, a pressure-sensitive shoe insert for people suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the loss of feeling in the feet and lower legs caused by diabetes. The goal of the device was to save the limbs – and
Mitch Joel: Media and Marketing Seer
Mitch Joel has built a reputation as a digital marketing guru, a sought-after speaker, and an author. He was the president of Mirum, a marketing agency operating in 48 offices around the globe, with over 2,500 employees. In 2002, Joel joined Twist Image, a digital marketing company, and became its president. Twist’s clients included Home Depot, Microsoft, Scotiabank, TD Canada
Jan Kestle: Creating Success Using Analytics
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years. Jan has used her expertise in using statistics and mathematics to solve numerous business challenges for many companies in North America and abroad. When not using analytics to improve a company’s business, Jan makes keynote
Reid Hoffman: Improving the World, One Startup at a Time
Playing board games and studying philosophy at a young age sparked a vision to help evolve humanity for billionaire venture capitalist Reid Hoffman. His admiration for philosophers like Aristotle and Ludwig Wittgenstein guided his business decisions and investment strategies, which he incorporated into his own startups and later used to mentor other entrepreneurs. Born in Palo Alto, California in
How Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit Helps New Businesses
The scientific research and experimental development program, or SR&ED, is a Canadian tax incentive program that offers businesses working in research and development the opportunity to receive some money back, in the form of a tax credit on their eligible expenditures, from the Canadian Revenue Agency. Any privately-held Canadian company, individuals or trusts, members of a partnership, or other
Diana Livshits: A Canadian Entrepreneur’s Story
Within days of installing see-through Solartech blinds in her home, former Nortel employee Diana Livshits realized the genius of the product, bought the Canadian rights to the 30-year-old technology, and started producing her own version under the name Krumpers Solar Blinds. Livshits went on to win the 2015 Scotiabank EcoLiving Business Leadership Award for her work with Krumpers in Canada,
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Did You Know That Legendary Singer Kenny Rogers Is Also an Entrepreneur?
Sure, Rogers has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and sold over 160 million records worldwide in six decades, making him
Jonnel Sloane of Farm 2 Fork talks bootstrapping to success after founding the meat delivery service
Having spent a decade in the meat industry in the US, Jonnel Sloane had a fair idea of what he wanted to do after his
City MOGULS: A Conversation with Co-Founder Dani Kagan
Sometimes the hardest part of starting a business is not having a community to help educate and guide you on your journey. That’s what City
Six Promising Export Markets for Canadians
As a result of a global influx of opportunities, Canadian exporters have intriguing options ranging from across the border to across the pond, and the
Meet Debby Doktorczyk and Patrice Groleau, the real estate power couple transforming Engel & Völkers in Montréal
Debby Doktorczyk and Patrice Groleau, the real estate power duo, had successfully run McGill Real Estate when in 2015 they attained the rights to run
Diana Livshits: A Canadian Entrepreneur’s Story
Within days of installing see-through Solartech blinds in her home, former Nortel employee Diana Livshits realized the genius of the product, bought the Canadian rights