Beginning Your Entrepreneurial Journey
A wise man once said that failure is a stepping stone to success. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy
A wise man once said that failure is a stepping stone to success. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy
Within the progressing environment of global economics, a transformative shift is taking place— one that sees happiness and well-being as
We often hear it takes hard work and luck to be successful. While there is truth to this, science also plays
From her early years in Trinidad and Tobago, to volunteering with the YMCA, to serving on numerous boards and committees,
An employee can improve their work ethic and attitude, but it will only go so far. Employee performance and satisfaction
The best customer experience – the kind that builds businesses and brands – is a frictionless interaction perceived by your
Sustainable tourism is difficult to achieve in a business context. A destination depends on tourist dollars to sustain its tourism
Is your boss constantly asking you to work overtime? Do coworkers asking you for help prevent you from completing your
If the lure of exploring the world while working from anywhere that has WiFi sounds appealing, you’re not alone. According to
Starting a business with family is a tricky endeavour. On one hand, you can build your relationship with relatives through
Many people choose their line of work based on profitability, or simply what’s available. But despite the difficulties that many
The word “investing” may seem a bit scary, especially if you’ve never done it before. Luckily, there are a few
A paradox lies in the vast expanse of Canada’s natural beauty: the allure of its landscapes and vibrant cultures has
As the President and CEO of Indigenous Works, Kelly J. Lendsay has emerged as a prominent social entrepreneur advancing Canada’s
The business world moves fast. One week, a company is the crowning jewel of its industry and the next it’s
Canadian runner Andre De Grasse ran his first race in high school. He impressed former Olympian Tony Sharpe so much
A powerful brand says much about you. After all, it has the power to sell your company. A strong brand
Display marketing involves the use of display ads, with the aim of reaching potential consumers on the internet who may
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg famously once said, “Move fast and break things,” in 2009. As we all know, much has changed
“Corporate social responsibility is measured in terms of businesses improving conditions for their employees, shareholders, communities, and environment. But moral
Fran Rider is a prominent figure in women’s hockey, known for pioneering efforts in advancing opportunities for female athletes. As
Technological advances have improved people’s businesses, communications, and lifestyles — though not without impediments. Tech addiction is an obsessive urge
Serial entrepreneur, university professor, and cancer research fundraiser, Jane J. Wang is the founder and CEO of Optimity, the popular
Living in the 21st century, post-pandemic, you might have undoubtedly heard of the term “price gouging.” Nevertheless, have you ever
The death of George Floyd marked a racial reckoning not only in the United States but also in Canada and
Imagine remodelling your home to welcome complete strangers from around the globe, allowing them to use the place as their
With the continuous increase in the prices of essentially everything, many Canadians still can’t get over sticker shock. Just a
“The value women produce while serving in leadership roles is astronomical and has [an] economic impact. Women should be given
When can you speak up when you notice something’s not right? What are the ramifications of doing so? These are
The notion of a utopian society powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is what Abacus.AI founder, Bindu Reddy envisions for the
Inflation can take a heavy toll on the economy; when prices of goods and commodities rise sharply, it affects the
Peter Williams, a Jamaican-Canadian actor known for his exceptional talent, is synonymous with artistry and charisma in entertainment. Williams has
At its core, the basics of marketing remain the same: drive traffic and consumer interest. Basically, the goal is the
While she was running her own entrepreneurial venture, Chantelle Quow had a revelation: she could have used a business mentor.
SEO agencies find themselves at a crossroads in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. These agencies face a significant paradigm shift
For entrepreneur, author, Co-Founder & CEO of Business Brothers, Purdeep Sangha, coaching and consulting businessmen was a natural choice. From
Entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to expand their business. Taking your business to the next level means exploring new
What was once arguably a rite of passage into adulthood — and, indeed, a completely achievable milestone — has unfortunately
Corporate social responsibility — or simply CSR — refers to the self-regulated accountability that a company has to its customers
The purpose of life insurance is to serve as a financial protection tool for your loved ones in the event
It’s impossible to get to the top – or anywhere else for that matter – without listening to suggestions or
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
The Black Lives Matter protests shed much-needed light on the problems of systemic racism. In Canada and the U.S., several
Diana Paredes co-founded Suade Labs in 2014, following a successful career in investment banking at Barclays and Merrill Lynch. After
When it comes to being productive, most of us probably wish we could step it up a notch or two.
Photo courtesy of Pembina Institute. Larissa Crawford has paved her way into recognition through the work she does as a
Downtown Toronto was the epicentre of all things start-up in late June. Thirty-five hundred people convened at Collision Conference, one
Photo courtesy of Meryl Afrika. When Meryl Afrika arrived in Canada from South Africa in 2009, she needed a place
Photo courtesy of Desirée Bombenon. As the CEO of SureCall, a leading business optimization company and contact centre, Desirée Bombenon
As founder and CEO of business-intelligence provider DataSelf, Joni Girardi is an expert in optimizing data analytics and providing easy-to-use
Photo courtesy of Leah Goldstein. Leah Goldstein puts the “severe” into persevere. The physical demands and rigours she experienced in
Photo courtesy of Karen Richards To hear Sun Life’s Karen Richards tell it, banking is about people. From the teams
Photo courtesy of Jeffery Bodset. Julie Angus is passionate about many different things, including entrepreneurship, cleantech, and the presence of
Photo courtesy of Celina Caesar-Chavannes. For Celina Caesar-Chavannes, the former Member of Parliament for the riding of Whitby and former
Photo courtesy of Erica Daniels. A multi-award-winning documentarian, producer, director, and founder of Kejic Productions, Erica Daniels is a Cree/Ojibway
Photo courtesy of Tracy Bean. With a quarter-century working at IBM, Tracy Bean has played a key role in the
Photo courtesy of Denise Lee Yohn. Denise Lee Yohn has cracked the code on achieving brand leadership. An in-demand keynote
No two stories are the same when understanding the road to entrepreneurial success. Women quite often face unique experiences in
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
Photo courtesy of Alejandra Bravo Mentor, trainer, facilitator, strategist, multilingual social activist, and political candidate — when it comes to
Photo courtesy of Israel Schachter Israel Schachter of Charity Bids boasts a celebrity roster of clients, including the likes of
The start of a new year is often set aside for personal reflection. It’s an opportune time for business leaders
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.
With the world opening back up and everyone’s calendars quickly filling up, finding the time to catch up on some
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
Actor, comedian, game show host, voice-over artist, talent judge, and podcaster—is there anything that Howie Mandel can’t do? Most people
If you’ve ever wondered what the key to success is, you’re not alone. Many of us have admired successful people
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, mother-of-five and fitness enthusiast; Susan believes that we can truly have it all. You have been an
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 got hired, right? You went through an interview, you shook hands, you signed all the forms, you have a
It may be time to remove “multi-tasker” from your resume, because it’s not the skill that people think it is.
No matter what the size, big or small, your business is bound to deal with the occasional moment of conflict.
I frequently meet people who struggle with accomplishing goals in their lives, and yet they always begin by saying, “Tomorrow
Entrepreneurs are known for pouring themselves into their businesses. Long days, hours spent alone, and making tough personal sacrifices are not
If you’re like me, it can feel like we’ve got 25 hours worth of things to do every day. To
As someone who has interacted with thousands of people and has hop-scotched the globe on speaking tours, U.K.-based business coach
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
When it comes to achieving success, many driven individuals focus solely on the upward climb and ignore what happens along
If you’ve ever had a dream of being some sort of celebrity, you should be happy to know that there’s
In business, confidence is one of the most important traits to have. It allows you to speak up, to be
Google the phrase “How to live life to the fullest” and you’ll get pages of websites offering plenty of suggestions.
Success isn’t linear, and it wouldn’t foster growth if it was easy to achieve. To be successful, you have to
When The Edge: A Leader’s Magazine first asked me to write a column on goal-setting and the importance of having a positive
Millennials are known as the generation of smartphones, over-priced coffee, and a reputation for entitlement and leisureliness. Despite this, the
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
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
We all could learn a thing or two from Roxane Gay. She’s an outspoken, queer-black-female-fat activist and author of
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