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Adaptability has always been key to staying competitive in the market, according to Martin Reeves and Mike Deimler of the Harvard Business Review. Technology has
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Millennials worldwide have suffered greatly due to the COVID-19 crisis, which has exacerbated an already competitive job landscape and stifled the economic growth that many
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2022, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) was concluded in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt with a landmark agreement in providing “loss
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg famously once said, “Move fast and break things,” in 2009. As we all know, much has changed since then. Even Meta, the
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Since March of 2020, the lives of most North Americans have drastically changed. It started with panic-buying toilet paper and has transformed into the mass
Like Lebron James in 2010/1, Ignacio Tartavull took his talents to South Beach. Tartavull is the CEO of Tiny Mile, a Toronto-based tech company that
Since its release in 1977, business people have been trying to force Star Wars references into their lexicon. Most of them are ham-fisted and extended
Innovative companies are game changers; they are constantly pushing the limits by trying bright ideas and offering new products and services. They also change the
China’s economy is burgeoning and so is its tech industry, which is in healthy competition with the United States. Just think — some of the
Wesley J Hall has established an exceptional reputation through outstanding accomplishments in the business community, in corporate governance, and in handling strategic transaction . In
The business world moves fast. One week, a company is the crowning jewel of its industry and the next it’s falling from grace, seemingly hitting
Millennials simply aren’t purchasing homes at the same rate as previous generations, and it’s not difficult to imagine why. Mortgage rates are at an all-time
Kaaren Whitney-Vernon is all about helping others — specifically helping women thrive in the field of technology by encouraging transparency and inclusivity, while also emphasizing
As a leader, you want to inspire your employees, customers, and the world with your vision. Managing people and situations and making decisions effectively can
In business, confidence is an essential trait to have. It allows you to speak up, to be taken seriously, and to get what you want.
You want it all – the success, the income, the sales, the growth, the know-how. How you get there is another story; you can learn
Rick Dhillon went from property accounting to the lucrative world of real estate in 2005. Now, he’s a successful real estate coach, helping other realtors
The current rate of inflation has mainly been driven by pent-up demand after COVID-19, which has overwhelmed supply and been made worse by unpredictable supply
Fennella Bruce is an accomplished television producer and writer. With over 20 years of journalism experience, she founded a busy media consulting business, FKB Media
With the pandemic almost over, employees still face the harsh reality of rolling layoffs. Recently, some of the biggest tech companies in Silicon Valley announced radical layoffs.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg famously once said, “Move fast and break things,” in 2009. As we all know, much has changed since then. Even Meta, the
Thought leadership was first coined as a buzzword in 1994 by Strategy+Business founder Joel Kurtzman, but what started as business jargon has become a cornerstone
It might be 2021 but it doesn’t mean there is anything like parity between Canadian businesswomen and men when it comes to the nation’s boardrooms.
For Sam Oosterhoff, growing up on the family farm meant no job was too big or too small. It meant knowing what was required, jumping
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
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,
If you enjoy immersing yourself in a good story or have aspired to become a fiction writer, then you need to know about Wattpad —
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
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
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
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
“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
When The Honourable David C. Onley took his position as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in 2007, it was a significant moment for Canadians and especially
Paulina Cameron is CEO of The Forum, a Canadian charity that educates and mentors women-identifying entrepreneurs. At the heart of Cameron’s success is collaboration and
Whether or not you run your own business, the idea sparks excitement and fear for many people, and for good reason. The prospect of getting
With the advent of global warming, increased drought, heat waves, and rising sea levels, climate change is on everybody’s mind. Climate change conferences like the
Chandra Dhandapani has held a lot of titles since joining CBRE in 2016 to lead the corporation’s digital strategy and handle the technological aspects of
Meghan McPeak’s passion for basketball and broadcasting started at a young age. It continued during her time at Humber College in Canada, where she studied
Despite what President Biden said on 60 Minutes, COVID isn’t over. A quick look at WHO numbers don’t instill the general public with the same
James Bateman has had a unique path — he worked in his family carpentry business for 9 years, went back to school to pursue his
The Big Data & AI Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre brought several start-ups, speakers, and presenters this October, to discuss game-changing innovations and
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On his podcast The Dana Gould Hour, the comedian noted that the word “podcast” has outlasted the technology for which it was named. iPods went
Diana Paredes co-founded Suade Labs in 2014, following a successful career in investment banking at Barclays and Merrill Lynch. After the 2008 financial crisis, a
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies refer to an organization’s focus on achieving goals related to climate change, socio-economic causes, and corporate behaviour. While pursuit
Cookin is a newly launched, homemade food delivery marketplace by long-time friends and business partners Morley Ivers and Michael Baruch. The platform allows emerging and
Laurin Liu was elected at 20 years old to Parliament in 2011, the youngest member at the time. In her four-year term, she proposed and
Canadian runner Andre De Grasse ran his first race in high school. He impressed former Olympian Tony Sharpe so much that he decided to mentor
When it comes to being productive, most of us probably wish we could step it up a notch or two. But those who successfully accomplish
Jason Kim has had about a decade of experience in start-ups, having founded Taloflow, a software company backed by the prestigious Y Combinator, before launching
It is no surprise that millennial leaders have impacted society, given their current position as the largest generational adult population. Multiple studies and reports have
Technological advances have improved people’s businesses, communications, and lifestyles — though not without impediments. Tech addiction is an obsessive urge for the excessive reliance on
Carb-free beer, low-cal vodka iced tea, sugar-free white wine spritzers — you know Ace Beverage Group is on the right trajectory with ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages,
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
Photo courtesy of Pembina Institute. Larissa Crawford has paved her way into recognition through the work she does as a researcher, activist, artist, and organization
Downtown Toronto was the epicentre of all things start-up in late June. Thirty-five hundred people convened at Collision Conference, one of the largest tech innovation
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Photo courtesy of Meryl Afrika. When Meryl Afrika arrived in Canada from South Africa in 2009, she needed a place where she could access financial
Photo courtesy of Shye Klein. Chris Hadfield, one of the world’s best-known living astronauts, has inspired countless people with his accomplishments that include being the
Photo courtesy of Priya Chopra. The push for more diversity in the workplace began long before the events of 2020. When companies began fore-fronting diversity,
At its core, the basics of marketing remain the same: drive traffic and consumer interest. Basically, the goal is the same, but it’s the steps
It’s another morning at work… through the elevator door that needs oil, past that slow-moving infernal clock, the faint smell of bitter coffee and carpet
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The world around us is changing, and it will behoove us to keep pace if we want our companies to survive. Survival was and is
As founder and CEO of business-intelligence provider DataSelf, Joni Girardi is an expert in optimizing data analytics and providing easy-to-use tools for mid-sized companies to
Photo courtesy of Leah Goldstein. Leah Goldstein puts the “severe” into persevere. The physical demands and rigours she experienced in life include being a kickboxing
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Photo courtesy of Celina Caesar-Chavannes. For Celina Caesar-Chavannes, the former Member of Parliament for the riding of Whitby and former Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime
Young people are at the forefront of today’s consumer landscape, and their preferences are shaping a new economic dawn. The popular rhetoric of millennials destroying
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The subject of disaggregating the global business cycle (GBC) has been primarily discussed in academic and institutional circles. Disaggregating, or breaking down, this cycle brings
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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. Accelerators are offered in several
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Many of us understand the plight women have faced throughout history. While those in most countries and cultures today have the right to vote, drive,
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February is Black History Month, which is a time to lift up and celebrate Black writers and thinkers of the past and present. Culture would
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Whether CERB or CRB, both were lifelines to Canadians who desperately required them in the spring and fall of 2020. Back then, several other financial
In the land of ice and snow, there is an almost mythical creature—the sleek, one-horned narwhal. In the world of business, a narwhal is the
Photo courtesy of Getty Images. It’s no wonder that Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, is the leader that everybody wants. In the
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Last year was a major year for Borrowell. The fintech company managed to raise $25 million to support their acquisition of Refresh Financial. The two
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Kelly J. Lendsay learned to straddle entrepreneurship and social impact from the early days of his career. Launching and running lifesaving and rescue ventures—businesses aimed
Actor, comedian, game show host, voice-over artist, talent judge, and podcaster—is there anything that Howie Mandel can’t do? Most people might know Mandel as one
If you’ve ever wondered what the key to success is, you’re not alone. Many of us have admired successful people and yearned to know what
Dads have had a rough year. COVID-19 undoubtedly changed everything, particularly how people relate to one another. While some may have gotten closer with others
Paloma Lev’s entrepreneurial career began when she was just 19, and she’s now the founder of a bustling online community, Sell Anything with Badass Confidence:
With a surprising start on a farm without electricity, you wouldn’t have expected BC’s Ryan Holmes to grow into a successful tech entrepreneur. But the
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, mother-of-five and fitness enthusiast; Susan believes that we can truly have it all. You have been an entrepreneur since you were 11
You have decided to take the plunge and become a small business owner/ entrepreneur. Congratulations. You are joining the 1.14 million small business owners in
Here is a list of nonfiction books that played a significant role in shaping Barack Obama’s character: The Souls of Black Folk by Web Du
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CEO, author, and accomplished concert pianist: these are just a few titles Marcia Nozick has on her resume. She’s a founding member and CEO of
Dennis Mitchell had always dreamed of the day he’d be scoring touchdowns as a pro football player. But he learned that sometimes in life, much
CJ Calvert is a professional speaker and the author of Living an Exceptional LIFE and has also ghost-written several books for various business titans. With
Joel Brown created Addicted2Success and coaches more than 200 aspiring entrepreneurs each month as part of his exclusive Mind-Strong Alliance group and has established himself
If you’re like me, it can feel like we’ve got 25 hours worth of things to do every day. To help solve this, many people
We’re back at work, and the holiday cheer, festive feelings, and relaxed work atmosphere are slowly drifting into memory as we charge into a
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
Stormy Wellington has been called the “Queen of MLM [multi-level marketing]”, a self-made success story whose ambition and determination helped transform her from a
Afailure is not always a mistake, it may simple be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop
Author and minister for over 40 years, Reverend Charles Swan reminisces on what inspires him and how he continues to serve after so many years.
In Death of a Salesman, the classic play by Arthur Miller, the story centres on Willy Loman, family breadwinner and failing salesman. His character
Retired British middle-distance runner and decorated Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes was a two-time gold medal winner (in the 800-metre and 1500-metre events) at the
We all could learn a thing or two from Roxane Gay. She’s an outspoken, queer-black-female-fat activist and author of several best-sellers, including Difficult Women,
Silas Adekunle is living the entrepreneur’s dream. He started his own company while he was in his 20s, raised millions in funding, and made
Taking your business to the next level is the dream for many entrepreneurs and business owners. You’ve done the work to establish yourself in
Deena Varshavskaya is the founder and CEO of Wanelo, an online database where individuals can shop from a variety of stores, much like a
Popular sci-fi TV shows like HBO’s Westworld and Netflix’s Altered Carbon explore ideas of what it means to be human in a world of
You’ve been waiting for years for a brilliant business idea to come to you, but with no luck. Your creative muse seems to have
You want it all – the success, the income, the sales, the growth, the know-how. How you get there is another story; you can
