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Caption: Jeff Hart (left) and Jacques Bernier (right). Photo courtesy of Dave Gordon. The next technological breakthrough in mitigating the
Caption: Jeff Hart (left) and Jacques Bernier (right). Photo courtesy of Dave Gordon. The next technological breakthrough in mitigating 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.
Photo courtesy of Khushboo Jha. If you’ve looked into buying or investing in the housing market and felt overwhelmed, you’re
Nicola Harris is the co-executive director of the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN), a community organizer, and the co-founder of
Photo courtesy of Denise Lee Yohn. Denise Lee Yohn has cracked the code on achieving brand leadership. An in-demand keynote
Silicon Valley is the Californian home of high-tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and Apple. Named after the silicon-based transistors
Photos courtesy of FIGS. Bringing fashion and tech into the once boring world of medical apparel, FIGS has made a
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Photo courtesy of Berma Marshall. Rosa Parks wasn’t the first Black woman in American history to refuse leaving her seat
Devoting almost 30 years of his life to Ted Baker, one of the UK’s foremost global fashion brands, co-founder Chris
The stock market is no fan of change and uncertainty. Since its inception, the market has had its share of
The start of a new year is often set aside for personal reflection. It’s an opportune time for business leaders
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
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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
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
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
“Persevere in the midst of any crises and keep going with focus.” In the energy sector, few women are in
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.
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.
The Bullet Journal method is a remarkably efficient and organized way of note taking and daily journaling that has turned
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
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.
Tareq Hadhad and his family’s story is by no means ordinary. It is a story of rising from rock bottom
The gig economy is booming and many regular 9-to-5 workers have side hustles that fulfill their other interests and help
Born and raised in Egypt, where he began from humble beginnings selling timeshares and computer devices since the age of
With a wide array of new and competitive businesses infiltrating the market, establishing brand recognition has never been more crucial
As a much-loved Hollywood star, it’s fair to say that a great many movie fans will be relieved to know
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.
In 2017, serial entrepreneur Ariel Mashiyev took over a small three-year-old company that had developed a simple visitor sign-in app
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.
Launching a startup during a global pandemic is challenging, but it’s not impossible. It acquires tenacity and ambition – two
Dax Dasilva found his calling and changed his life by doing what all good entrepreneurs do: he found a need
Mary Ito has been a broadcast journalist in Toronto for more than 30 years, best known as the host of
Why it is important to look the part and how it could be a deal breaker in a business deal.
With a surprising start on a farm without electricity, you wouldn’t have expected BC’s Ryan Holmes to grow into a
With restriction due to COVID, people everywhere have no choice but to get creative in finding ways to live their
Changing legislative labour laws, fighting for the rights of non-unionized employees and running a law practice with over nine specialized
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,
Staying afloat can sometimes be difficult for businesses that are grappling with constantly-changing markets and consumers who are demanding latest
If you were one of the more than three million Canadians who lost their jobs due to COVID-19, you know
It may seem impossible, but being debt-free is an achievable goal, provided you spend intelligently, up your financial IQ, and
Up until a few years ago, not only did people share almost every post and tweet they found the least
Starting a business takes a lot of courage, but so does starting over It feels like only yesterday when an
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the federal government has had to act to financially support Canadians.
It’s one thing to have to put up with your overbearing grandmother during the holidays, but there are other people
When it hasn’t shuttered and shattered businesses altogether, the COVID-19 epidemic has drastically changed the way employees do their work.
You have decided to take the plunge and become a small business owner/ entrepreneur. Congratulations. You are joining the 1.14
Sure, Rogers has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and sold over 160 million records worldwide
In recent years, with the uprising of intersectional feminism and civil rights groups such as Black Lives Matter, the concerns
Here is a list of nonfiction books that played a significant role in shaping Barack Obama’s character: The Souls of
There’s no question that we’re living in unprecedented times. With COVID-19 shutting down entire sectors and industries, employees across Ontario
No stranger to being the “first woman to…” many times in her life and career, French lawyer and politician Christine
Profits for luxury brands appear poised to continue to rise over next decade, including at brick-and-mortar stores. Growth in New
In today’s working world, the importance of productivity and a good work ethic is preached and praised. Working smarter helps
If you want to get rich – or at least live comfortably – you need to make your money work
As a 12-year-old, Huda Idrees was already building websites for clients. Idrees, who learned computer-programming and web design in Saudi
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
In business, and in life, you have to prepare for the unthinkable as best you can. But there are some
Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed
During this year’s Superbowl, Google aired a 90-second television spot that left millions of viewers teary eyed and talking. Named
With the new year just around the corner, now is the time when everyone starts planning their goals for the
How did you become a life coach? I have been into learning self-help for my own personal development for
Millennials – people between the ages of 24 and 39 – now make up the largest age group in Canada,
As an entrepreneur, you might be looking to grow your business by investing in different sectors. It can be helpful
Pamela Ogang is a born entrepreneur, and champions economic empowerment and the idea of business being fun and liberating. A
From August 19th to the 21st, hundreds of international companies gathered at The International Centre in Toronto to show off
Some people know what they want to do with their lives from a young age. If you can relate, you
If you have plenty of passion for your budding business but lack a little inspiration, then brothers Cody Hock, Esq.,
Earlier this year, Chris Hughes, a Victoria man, was awarded payment from Transport Canada after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Are you overworked? Do you believe there is no such thing? It’s reasonable, as a manager, to expect your team
When it comes to growing your business, targeting the right customers or clients is key. How to engage an audience,
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As someone who has interacted with thousands of people and has hop-scotched the globe on speaking tours, U.K.-based business coach
For many decades the plant-based food industry has tried to break through to consumers beyond its base of committed vegetarians
It’s impossible to get to the top – or anywhere else for that matter – without listening to suggestions or
Wouldn’t it be nice to quit your day job to start a business? Maybe you’re already working on your new
With more and more people putting off marriage, getting divorced, or staying unmarried, there are a lot of single people
Casual filmgoers may have missed the March theatrical release of The Hummingbird Project. Although the movie’s most memorable quality may
It started with an idea, and now that it’s grown into something bigger, you’re finally on your way to becoming a
A high turnover rate is not a good look for a company and can mean several things. It could be
Conferences, conventions, and other industry parties are just some of the occasions where networking plays a vital part for an
With social media now an integral part of people’s lives, image, public perception, and the necessity for personal branding has
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Steven Spielberg’s 2002 science fiction noir film Minority Report depicted the future of advertising as individually targeted to meet a
Few entrepreneurs can say they have left their indelible mark on the world of luxury, but Vin Lee is one
It’s likely you’ve seen Nutribar, the popular meal replacement bar, on supermarket and grocery store shelves. Launched in 1979, it
The more creativity plays a role at your company, the more you can get out of a 3D printer. It’ll
Social media has completely revolutionized what it means to be a celebrity today. With the simple click of a button,
Are you racking your brains to come up with a fresh and exciting idea to boost your business? There’s
Jamie Kern Lima built herself a global makeup brand and empire with IT Cosmetics. The makeup brand, which was
These days, watches are for more than simply telling time. There are some camps that feel the Apple Watch
Chandra K. Clarke is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur who launched her own business, the professional online proofreading service
Back in the early 1980s, Time magazine ran an article about how (then) newly-launched MTV was changing the entertainment
Stormy Wellington has been called the “Queen of MLM [multi-level marketing]”, a self-made success story whose ambition and determination
The scientific research and experimental development program, or SR&ED, is a Canadian tax incentive program that offers businesses working
Pranav Sood, CEO of Trellis, a cannabis seed-to-sale software provider for cultivators, extractors, and distributors, hopes the young company’s
Free beer, free coffee, and free food – all at the office. These are the perks of WeWork, the latest
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