Karen Richards: Associate Vice President in Business Architecture and Innovation, Sun Life Financial
To hear Sun Life’s Karen Richards tell it, banking is about people. From the teams she leads to the communities
To hear Sun Life’s Karen Richards tell it, banking is about people. From the teams she leads to the communities
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Humble beginnings hold the potential to pave the way for glorious success, and Reema Rafay is the epitome of that.
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Beri Meric describes IVY, the business networking organization he founded, as “a community that is designed to enable all of
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Should you start your own business and plunge into the precarious world of entrepreneurship? That’s the big question. Starting a
Nicole Havrda is making a name for herself as a young woman in the world of motorsports. In a male-dominated
In the 21st century, it’s likely nobody will be able to find a business that isn’t using at least one
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October is Small Business Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the resilience, innovation, and contributions of small and medium-sized
From his background in finance to his 20 years of investing in real estate, Ming Lim’s work with Volition Properties
As one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today, climate change impacts are far-reaching, from extreme weather events
The average consumer has been hoping for more from the big corporations looming over them and affecting every element of
Entrepreneurship has several challenges. In our digital age, many entrepreneurs are feeling the pressure of online marketing more than ever.
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Like virtually every other Canadian industry, real estate was sideswept by COVID-19. Not surprisingly, house showings quickly grounded to a
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SEO agencies find themselves at a crossroads in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. These agencies face a significant paradigm shift
According to Business Insider, the process of gentrification is characterized by the destruction of old properties in a community to
For Eric Eaton—founder of Eaton Homes, a holistic approach to real estate is the only one that makes sense —
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In 2019, the US Supreme Court denied a petition from Domino’s Pizza that clarified an answer the disabled had yet
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For entrepreneur, author, Co-Founder & CEO of Business Brothers, Purdeep Sangha, coaching and consulting businessmen was a natural choice. From
It seems unlikely that many of us really gave much thought to the production and availability of food until COVID-19
Most people have gotten a taste of online grocery shopping during the pandemic. Shopify became a go-to platform because of
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Canadians face a lot of barriers to becoming homeowners or buying commercial property. There are high interest rates, bidding wars,
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Forrest Tuff is the CEO and Founder of One Vision Productions based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2004, One Vision Productions specializes
Kaaren Whitney-Vernon, Founder and CEO of Happy Hive – is all about helping others — specifically helping women thrive in
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
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
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2022, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) was concluded in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt with a
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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Growing a company beyond Canada’s borders is a goal for many business owners and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re considering expanding your
Business enterprises form the backbone of the Canadian economy. However, they often need help controlling cash flow and managing expenses
You want it all – the success, the income, the sales, the growth, the know-how. How you get there is
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For Sam Oosterhoff, growing up on the family farm meant no job was too big or too small. It meant
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Marilyn Monroe is a name synonymous with desire, passion, glamour, and beauty. She is remembered for her contribution to cinema;
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
Paulina Cameron is CEO of The Forum, a Canadian charity that educates and mentors women-identifying entrepreneurs. At the heart of
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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.
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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.
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
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Born and raised in India, Vikram Vij’s love affair with food started at an early age; he began cooking when
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Joanna Track calls herself a “startup junkie,” with the consulting firm Good Eggs & Co., news site The Bullet, style
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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
Althea Clarke moved to Canada when she was a child and built her own success story. After earning certificates in
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