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Agriculture is an industry that feels like it hasn’t experienced much change over the decades. It’s as if farmers are
Agriculture is an industry that feels like it hasn’t experienced much change over the decades. It’s as if farmers are
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For Malik Williams, the sky is the limit; the 23-year-old baseball player has a wealth of achievements. Apart from being
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Roya Rahmani’s story is one of inspiration – from growing up in war-torn Afghanistan, to making strides in her many
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“In every success story, you will find someone who has made a courageous decision.” —Peter F. Drucker, management consultant, educator,
For entrepreneur, author, Co-Founder & CEO of Business Brothers, Purdeep Sangha, coaching and consulting businessmen was a natural choice. From
“There’s an app for that.” The slogan is catchy, but is it true? Nowadays, it seems everything is accessible at
Most people have gotten a taste of online grocery shopping during the pandemic. Shopify became a go-to platform because of
Before the internet, the traditional avenues businesses took to communicate with potential clients were often limited to radio, television, and
Entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to expand their business. Taking your business to the next level means exploring new
According to a 2019 report by BDC (the Business Development Bank of Canada), Canada is one of the most entrepreneurial
Take a tech-friendly trip down memory lane circa 2002: Napster filed for bankruptcy months before the Linkedin.com domain name was
The climate crisis remains an urgent priority to Canadians. After all, it is an existential threat to the well-being of
Jeet Banerjee was not even 30 when he started—and sold—two successful companies. Born and raised in California, Banerjee created his
Staring at the sky isn’t a pastime restricted to daydreamers, even the rich stargaze while they contemplate life and its
What was once arguably a rite of passage into adulthood — and, indeed, a completely achievable milestone — has unfortunately
The COVID-19 pandemic rattled the foundations of society—and to cope, many touted the phrase, “We’re all in this together.” The
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Having gone through a difficult family situation in her teen years, the founder of Women’s Leadership Accelerator—Kelsey Boyer, was blessed
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Canadians face a lot of barriers to becoming homeowners or buying commercial property. There are high interest rates, bidding wars,
Today’s influencers significantly promote brands and products to their followers — or a loyal and engaged audience—by leveraging their credibility,
The current rate of inflation has mainly been driven by pent-up demand after COVID-19, which has overwhelmed supply and been
Forrest Tuff is the CEO and Founder of One Vision Productions based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2004, One Vision Productions specializes
Not everyone can be a master at digital marketing. But understanding it and recognizing mistakes can go a long way
Kaaren Whitney-Vernon, Founder and CEO of Happy Hive – is all about helping others — specifically helping women thrive in
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies refer to an organization’s focus on achieving goals related to climate change, socio-economic causes,
Our economy is constantly being influenced by numerous factors. Although these variables are continually changing, one of the biggest impacts
Breaking barriers in the music industry isn’t easy, particularly for young women. A recent study by Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University
Adaptability has always been key to staying competitive in the market, according to Martin Reeves and Mike Deimler of the
Times have changed, and people have evolved from a “work hard” mentality to a “work smart” mindset. Time is money,
Millennials worldwide have suffered greatly due to the COVID-19 crisis, which has exacerbated an already competitive job landscape and stifled
Some entrepreneurs want to do right by their communities. For those who do, applying human-centered or community-driven approaches to business
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2022, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) was concluded in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt with a
Since March of 2020, the lives of most North Americans have drastically changed. It started with panic-buying toilet paper and
Corporate social responsibility — or simply CSR — refers to the self-regulated accountability that a company has to its customers
Like Lebron James in 2010/1, Ignacio Tartavull took his talents to South Beach. Tartavull is the CEO of Tiny Mile,
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At Zindi, it’s all about harnessing the power of data for social good. Celina Lee, founder, and CEO of Zindi,
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Growing a company beyond Canada’s borders is a goal for many business owners and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re considering expanding your
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Rick Dhillon went from property accounting to the lucrative world of real estate in 2005. Now, he’s a successful real
Fennella Bruce is an accomplished television producer and writer. With over 20 years of journalism experience, she founded a busy
With the pandemic almost over, employees still face the harsh reality of rolling layoffs. Recently, some of the biggest tech
Thought leadership was first coined as a buzzword in 1994 by Strategy+Business founder Joel Kurtzman, but what started as business
For Sam Oosterhoff, growing up on the family farm meant no job was too big or too small. It meant
On a summer night, a few weeks after college graduation, a group of upper-middle-class friends gathered for a small get-together.
Jasmine Lee always knew she wanted to own property, but when she purchased her first house, the experience with her
Have you ever thought about what the super-rich do with their billions? It can be a mind-boggling question, but contrary
Marilyn Monroe is a name synonymous with desire, passion, glamour, and beauty. She is remembered for her contribution to cinema;
According to the United Nations data, around 70 billion land animals are slaughtered each year for food. Most of these animals
Forbes’ 2022 list of billionaires includes several Black celebrities and titans of media, sports, and business. While their successes loom large,
The Black Lives Matter protests shed much-needed light on the problems of systemic racism. In Canada and the U.S., several
Susan Sun works with Right At Home Realty Inc., helping everyone from renters and first-time home buyers to those selling
Just two decades previously, virtual reality was a thing of science fiction. Some of the most laughably bad pop culture
When The Honourable David C. Onley took his position as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in 2007, it was a significant
Paulina Cameron is CEO of The Forum, a Canadian charity that educates and mentors women-identifying entrepreneurs. At the heart of
Whether or not you run your own business, the idea sparks excitement and fear for many people, and for good
Good food brings people together; Jesus Gonzalez Rivas Jr. knows this well. When his parents, immigrants from El Salvador, opened
With the advent of global warming, increased drought, heat waves, and rising sea levels, climate change is on everybody’s mind.
Chandra Dhandapani has held a lot of titles since joining CBRE in 2016 to lead the corporation’s digital strategy and
Despite what President Biden said on 60 Minutes, COVID isn’t over. A quick look at WHO numbers don’t instill the
James Bateman has had a unique path — he worked in his family carpentry business for 9 years, went back
The Big Data & AI Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre brought several start-ups, speakers, and presenters this October,
On his podcast The Dana Gould Hour, the comedian noted that the word “podcast” has outlasted the technology for which
Diana Paredes co-founded Suade Labs in 2014, following a successful career in investment banking at Barclays and Merrill Lynch. After
Cookin is a newly launched, homemade food delivery marketplace by long-time friends and business partners Morley Ivers and Michael Baruch.
Laurin Liu was elected at 20 years old to Parliament in 2011, the youngest member at the time. In her
Millennials worldwide have suffered greatly due to the COVID-19 crisis, which has exacerbated an already competitive job landscape and stifled
Marcela Mandeville is dedicated to helping women succeed in every aspect of business. After first joining Alberta Women’s Entrepreneurs in
When it comes to being productive, most of us probably wish we could step it up a notch or two.
For 15 years, Loren Shifrin has worked in the factoring business, garnering a sterling reputation before launching his own successful
Don’t be afraid to make your own content, says the popular influencer. One Toronto-based influencer has gained herself four million
Like many entrepreneurs and change-makers, Nelly Cheboi first looked within her community. Growing up in rural Kenya, Cheboi was acutely
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David Boone, CEO of Staples Canada, is transforming the Staples brand with tech, innovation, and a vibrant in-store experience. Staples
Founding and operating a start-up is far from an easy endeavor, even in the most stable of conditions. Yes, many
Downtown Toronto was the epicentre of all things start-up in late June. Thirty-five hundred people convened at Collision Conference, one
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The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked up the interest rate by another 0.75 percentage point in June 2022, representing the highest
Lauren Haw is a real estate professional with a multi-faceted understanding of the industry. Having started by investing in the
Photo courtesy of Sam Mizrahi. The One skyscraper is in its fifth year of development and will — when completed
Operating a start-up in Canada has always been tough, but contending with Omicron, the most transmissible strain of COVID-19 to
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Gone are the days when warfare was restricted strictly to armed conflict in physical space. Now, hackers and their targets
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To say that COVID-19 has had any upside would appear cruel and unsympathetic. The ongoing pandemic has killed some 4.6
Photo courtesy of Tracy Bean. With a quarter-century working at IBM, Tracy Bean has played a key role in the
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Many up-and-coming start-ups can benefit from participating in accelerator programs, through mentorship, industry insights, and, in many cases, financial support.
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Nicola Harris is the co-executive director of the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN), a community organizer, and the co-founder of
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Silicon Valley is the Californian home of high-tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and Apple. Named after the silicon-based transistors
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No two stories are the same when understanding the road to entrepreneurial success. Women quite often face unique experiences in
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English is full of expressions we use daily without questioning. Though many of these turns of phrases have problematic or
Devoting almost 30 years of his life to Ted Baker, one of the UK’s foremost global fashion brands, co-founder Chris
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The start of a new year is often set aside for personal reflection. It’s an opportune time for business leaders
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In 2018, MIT grad student Joy Buolamwini discovered that face recognition technology failed to register faces that weren’t, in her
Whether CERB or CRB, both were lifelines to Canadians who desperately required them in the spring and fall of 2020.
Photo courtesy of Simon and Schuster. Dating back to the late 19th century, the Foster family was known for hand-made
Photo courtesy of Getty Images. It’s no wonder that Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, is the leader
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What is automation, and how does it impact the economy, jobs, wealth, and inequality? As technology continues to develop and
As the founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), Michael Bach is an expert in
Many people grow up in communities, towns, or schools dominated by people who look and sound like them and have
Getting sued is no small thing, so you need to reduce the possibility of it ever happening. Here’s how to protect your business from liabilities.
Last year was a major year for Borrowell. The fintech company managed to raise $25 million to support their acquisition
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Retaining top talent these days is about more than offering the right salary. Workers are looking for a job that
Profit is no longer the sole driving force for many corporations. Over the last twenty years, B Corporations — or
Living in a digital world means you need to let your creativity shine. Video marketing is a tool that businesses
Growth is almost always a good thing for businesses, but massive demand without a structure in place to handle it is a recipe for employee burnout.
While the pandemic stunted the growth and development of countless businesses and deferred or quashed the dreams of many entrepreneurs,
There has been a recent rise in Gen Z angel investors, undoubtedly thanks to the internet, the proliferation of information,
If you’ve ever wondered what the key to success is, you’re not alone. Many of us have admired successful people
When he’s not surfing on the Great Lakes, spending time with family, or working shifts as an emergency department physician
There are so many opportunities out there for small businesses to grow at sustainable rates in the digital age. Check out some helpful tips here.
When Jerry Chien met Jason Herrington at a conference in London in 2019, it was “instant bromance.” The pair spoke
There’s no denying the prevalence of apps in our personal and professional lives. New ones come out each month, leading
Joan Pierre’s enthusiasm is infectious. She also comes with over three decades of experience working in many different roles as
The COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent personal and economic impacts have, no doubt, had vast ramifications on daily life for both
The old saying “childhood dreams do come true” has certainly held true for CBC’s primetime Toronto News anchor and veteran
Business is really all about relationships. Every day, business leaders seek out and create partnerships with other companies. A leader
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Building trust and confidence within your customers is complicated as a new business. Here we’re sharing key tips to improve your brand’s credibility.
The different elements of your brand should support each other to send a cohesive message. Here’s how you can show your customers what your brand really means.
Opening an online store for houseplants may sound strange in theory, but as more and more people have settled into
When it comes to the boardroom, there’s always something people of colour tend to notice—a lack of diversity. It’s something
Angie Peters, president and CEO of Toronto’s long-running charity organization Yonge Street Mission, has successfully led in the non-profit sector
Dads have had a rough year. COVID-19 undoubtedly changed everything, particularly how people relate to one another. While some may
After just one recall, a company’s entire reputation might be called into question. For companies in this predicament, here is how to improve PR after a recall.
BGC Canada (Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada) was founded in St. John, New Brunswick, 120 years ago by off-duty
On January 20, 2021, right after assuming office, President Joe Biden fulfilled his electoral promise to quash the Keystone XL
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When you manage and operate a business, you must market your brand with confidence. These are the most common marketing errors and how to avoid them.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) made big headlines in early 2021 when Christie’s auction house sold the collage of the first 5,000
In October 2020, BBTV (BroadbandTV)—a brainchild of Shahrzad Rafati—made headlines as one of the top ten tech IPO listings of
BC-based interior designer Kendall Ansell started Belle Construction to make space for women in the trades, which for too long
Luckily, the pandemic hasn’t taken a toll on Black Innovation Programs (BIP), which have been a part of Ryerson’s start-up
When it‘s time to grow your business in new places, you need a well-thought-out plan. Read about how to expand your business to new locations.
The distribution channel from enterprise to consumer is critically important in business. Take the time to evaluate your system and improve where necessary.
Starting a podcast is a fun and exciting journey where you can explore some of your favourite interests and build
Creating a small business is as risky as it is exciting, and knowing some of the top risks that your small business may face will help you prepare.
Samanta Krishnapillai always knew she wanted to help people, and the pandemic presented a perfect opportunity for her to do
You’ve invested in email marketing and have high hopes—but nobody seems to be reading your emails! Learn why customers might be skipping your emails.
Tareq Hadhad and his family’s story is by no means ordinary. It is a story of rising from rock bottom
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Navigating the workplace is never easy, and it’s been made more difficult since the pandemic started. While bosses are just
With COVID-19 impacting the economy and causing two lockdown periods, many enterprising souls have found creative ways to earn a
Great communication in the warehouse is crucial to safety and efficiency. If you’re struggling to communicate across departments, begin implementing changes.
Maggie Head is the epitome of balance, both literally and figuratively, supporting women in finance, coaching, skating (being a former
International speaker, and arguably one of the world’s most famous congenital amputees, Nick Vujicic once said, “I was never crippled
Born and raised in Egypt, where he began from humble beginnings selling timeshares and computer devices since the age of
You spend your time promoting your company and furthering the vision of your business. While this is noble work, you
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There’s no question that this has been a challenging time for many as the pandemic has impacted everyone in different
Even though the world has experienced its first year of dealing with COVID-19, many are still reeling from the impact
Whether it’s an inkwell or an iPad, new technologies continue to emerge. With changing times (especially those in 2020), the
Beginning her career as a secretary at age 21, the now American businesswoman, multi-millionaire and political figure Carly Fiorina used
As a much-loved Hollywood star, it’s fair to say that a great many movie fans will be relieved to know
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Your business thrives when innovation meets the market. You continuously work to improve your internal operations and develop new products.
You put in the leg work, executed a business plan and, today, your small business is finally opening its doors.
Sometimes, doing the right thing comes with a lot of benefits. Here are some of the reasons your business may want to consider being more charitable.
There’s no question that COVID-19 has impacted everyone on a grand scale, but there are certain segments of the population
It’s not uncommon for actors to step behind the camera after years of perfecting their craft, and Kristin Kreuk is
Long before there was Oprah and Michael Jordan representing African Americans on the Forbes 400 list, there was John H.
In 2017, serial entrepreneur Ariel Mashiyev took over a small three-year-old company that had developed a simple visitor sign-in app
Dana Canedy knows what it means to be an agent of change. As a journalist, she rose to the top
“Keep going, no matter what.” This motto is Reginald F. Lewis’s own advice, and it helped propel him to become
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Paloma Lev’s entrepreneurial career began when she was just 19, and she’s now the founder of a bustling online community,
Born in Egypt to an Indian father and a Czech mother, Gautam Nath has travelled to/lived in over 25 countries.
Transiting from a stable job at a large public relations and communication agency to taking a risk as a new
We can all agree that one of the biggest challenges resulting from COVID-19 has been the sudden office closures and
Rich Donovan is the founder and CEO of Return on Disability Group, a company dedicated to helping companies strategize how
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Why it is important to look the part and how it could be a deal breaker in a business deal.
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David Takayoshi Suzuki is a Canadian geneticist, academic, science broadcaster, environmental activist, and widely-recognized world leader in sustainable ecology. His
With a surprising start on a farm without electricity, you wouldn’t have expected BC’s Ryan Holmes to grow into a
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According to a 2019 study commissioned by Visual Objects, 40% of small businesses don’t have a website. Factor in that,
Do you want to work for yourself? Demonstrate your own abilities, set your own work hours, have people to work
Audra Renyi is a woman of diverse talents. From being a Wall Street investment banker, a successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist,
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The search for a practical green energy solution has been in full swing for quite some time. But green technology
Rhonda Swan thought she had it all: a prestigious job with a six-figure salary, a loving husband, a fancy house,
What began as an expected ground-breaking year for the advancement of gender equality, quickly transformed into a disproportionate impact against
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A risk taker from the get-go, Anne Day immigrated to Canada (from Scotland) with her husband in 1975, jobless but
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If you were one of the more than three million Canadians who lost their jobs due to COVID-19, you know
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Starting a business takes a lot of courage, but so does starting over It feels like only yesterday when an
Joanna Track calls herself a “startup junkie,” with the consulting firm Good Eggs & Co., news site The Bullet, style
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Demetrius Harmon, formerly known by his social media moniker “MeechOnMars,” wants to change what it means to be an influencer.
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No stranger to being the “first woman to…” many times in her life and career, French lawyer and politician Christine
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Jessica Alex is the founder of children’s book publisher Upon A Star Books Inc. as well as its subsidiary Jessica
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Within days of installing see-through Solartech blinds in her home, former Nortel employee Diana Livshits realized the genius of the
Between 2013-2018, two-of-the-top three fastest-growing tech markets were Toronto and Vancouver (one and three, respectively). Canada’s strong university system and
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Joseph Neale learned about overcoming obstacles at a young age. When he was barely out of his teens, his promising
In business, and in life, you have to prepare for the unthinkable as best you can. But there are some
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Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed
The phone rings and the lure of opportunity compels you to answer it. You say hello but, instead of a
“He who loses money, loses much; he who loses a friend, loses much more; he who loses faith, loses all.”
Maggie Lena Walker wore many hats: teacher, mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and activist, among other roles. She was given an honorary
During this year’s Superbowl, Google aired a 90-second television spot that left millions of viewers teary eyed and talking. Named
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