The Successful Entrepreneur’s ‘Playbook’
This article examines the long journey to success and the requisite of grit, courage, and resilience. More important, however, is the opportunity to share some
This article examines the long journey to success and the requisite of grit, courage, and resilience. More important, however, is the opportunity to share some
Kaaren Whitney-Vernon, Founder and CEO of Happy Hive – is all about helping others — specifically helping women thrive in the field of technology by
Our economy is constantly being influenced by numerous factors. Although these variables are continually changing, one of the biggest impacts in recent years has been
Breaking barriers in the music industry isn’t easy, particularly for young women. A recent study by Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University of California found that women’s
Times have changed, and people have evolved from a “work hard” mentality to a “work smart” mindset. Time is money, and efficiency is key. Thanks
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
Technology has long influenced the world of academia, and its most important impact has arguably been the increase in accessibility and availability of information. However,
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
Growing a company beyond Canada’s borders is a goal for many business owners and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re considering expanding your operations into new markets or
Anyone with spare time and internet access can start an online business. A successful online business, however, takes perseverance and care. Whatever your product or
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
Business enterprises form the backbone of the Canadian economy. However, they often need help controlling cash flow and managing expenses and revenue, which affects their
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
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
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
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
The Human Factor in Artificial Intelligence The debate about whether advertising is an art or a science has long been a part of the industry’s
Marilyn Monroe is a name synonymous with desire, passion, glamour, and beauty. She is remembered for her contribution to cinema; however, she is also remembered
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
In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder in 2020, Stephen Dorsey found himself at the centre of the discourse around racial inequality in Canada
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
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
Good food brings people together; Jesus Gonzalez Rivas Jr. knows this well. When his parents, immigrants from El Salvador, opened their grocery store along with
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
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
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
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
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
Marcela Mandeville is dedicated to helping women succeed in every aspect of business. After first joining Alberta Women’s Entrepreneurs in 2008, she left to start
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
For 15 years, Loren Shifrin has worked in the factoring business, garnering a sterling reputation before launching his own successful company, REV Capital, in 2017.
Black Owned Toronto started as an Instagram directory to showcase Black-owned businesses after Kerin John made a New Year’s resolution in 2020 to support her
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
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,
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Oraka. When Amoye Henry and Adeela Carter, founders of Pitch Better, would travel to the U.S. for business events, they would
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
What was once arguably a rite of passage into adulthood — and, indeed, a completely achievable milestone — has unfortunately become a fantasy. Getting in
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Gray. Times and situations may have changed, yet after three decades, Dr. John Gray is still dispensing enduring wisdom about
Photo courtesy of David Osborne. David Osborne, a seasoned software and tech-enabled services leader, is passionate about helping organizations successfully integrate, operationalize, and scale. He
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,
Photo courtesy of Desirée Bombenon. As the CEO of SureCall, a leading business optimization company and contact centre, Desirée Bombenon is continuing to innovate and
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
Photo courtesy of Karen Richards To hear Sun Life’s Karen Richards tell it, banking is about people. From the teams she leads to the communities
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
Photo courtesy of Erica Daniels. A multi-award-winning documentarian, producer, director, and founder of Kejic Productions, Erica Daniels is a Cree/Ojibway entrepreneur with a passion for
Photo courtesy of Tracy Bean. With a quarter-century working at IBM, Tracy Bean has played a key role in the exponential growth of the digital
Photo courtesy of Cygne LaShae Swan. As a woman, what challenges did you have to overcome to become the president of an aviation firm? The
Photo courtesy of Denise Lee Yohn. Denise Lee Yohn has cracked the code on achieving brand leadership. An in-demand keynote speaker, best-selling author, and brand
Silicon Valley is the Californian home of high-tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and Apple. Named after the silicon-based transistors and circuit chips that are
Photo courtesy of Kayla Rocca. Self-made businesswoman Dr. Ann Kaplan is proof positive that yes, you can have it all and do it all if
No two stories are the same when understanding the road to entrepreneurial success. Women quite often face unique experiences in an inherently complex system not
Devoting almost 30 years of his life to Ted Baker, one of the UK’s foremost global fashion brands, co-founder Chris Browne resigned as Global Retail
Photo courtesy of Alejandra Bravo Mentor, trainer, facilitator, strategist, multilingual social activist, and political candidate — when it comes to progressive politics and community building,
Photo courtesy of Israel Schachter Israel Schachter of Charity Bids boasts a celebrity roster of clients, including the likes of Wolfgang Puck, Elton John, Drake,
When one pictures a start-up company, what may come to mind is a large industrial space with ping-pong tables, free food, colourful walls, and maybe
The start of a new year is often set aside for personal reflection. It’s an opportune time for business leaders to connect with their workforces
Photo courtesy of Susan Chamberlain. A local bookstore is a communal space. Susan Chamberlain runs The Book Keeper in Sarnia, Ontario, and has deep roots
Photo courtesy of Purdeep Sangha. For Purdeep Sangha, coaching and consulting businessmen was a natural choice. From a very young age, seeing his father’s alcoholism
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
Photo courtesy of Simon and Schuster. Dating back to the late 19th century, the Foster family was known for hand-made running shoes, supplying world athletes
Those who wish to make a difference in the world will never settle until they see their hard work finally paid off. Garry Bahadur is
A start-up ecosystem denotes the network of research and service organizations, incubators and accelerators, advisors and mentors, entrepreneurs, various stage start-ups, funding providers, ideas, and
Photo credit: Leilah Dhore. From her early years in Trinidad and Tobago, to volunteering with the YMCA, to serving on numerous boards and committees, Nicole
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
If your company has recently found some success, then you’ll want to follow some of these steps in order to keep that momentum going strong.
Photo caption: From left to right, Michael Wekerle with Andy Curran. Photo courtesy of Michael Wekerle. Featuring Musician and Business Partner Andy Curran There’s no
Photo courtesy of Michael Bach. As the founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), Michael Bach is an expert in
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 of Refresh Financial. The two
Profit is no longer the sole driving force for many corporations. Over the last twenty years, B Corporations — or simply, “B Corps” — have
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
Brought up in the small town of Timmins, Ontario, Michael Cecchini had plenty of opportunity to spend time in nature, enjoy water skiing, and connect
When he’s not surfing on the Great Lakes, spending time with family, or working shifts as an emergency department physician at two busy hospitals, Dr.
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.
Dr. Joe Vitale is a best-selling author and metaphysician who has written several books on business, marketing, and success, including The Art and Science of Results, Money
International speaker, and arguably one of the world’s most famous congenital amputees, Nick Vujicic once said, “I was never crippled until I lost hope.” This
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
With restriction due to COVID, people everywhere have no choice but to get creative in finding ways to live their lives, while staying safe. That
After launching a successful career as a TV personality in her native Nigeria as the host of the show Lunch Date, Patricia Bebia Mawa relocated
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
Leadership, change and innovation comes with a deep understanding of knowing where your strength and weaknesses lie as a leader. This is the expert advise
Born and raised in India, Vikram Vij’s love affair with food started at an early age; he began cooking when he was just 10 years
Do you want to work for yourself? Demonstrate your own abilities, set your own work hours, have people to work for your company? Then you
Your market may not know just how much it needs your business. Supercharging your market makes it hyper-aware of your business, its core products, its
Joanna Track calls herself a “startup junkie,” with the consulting firm Good Eggs & Co., news site The Bullet, style website Sweetspot.ca and fashion retailer
Demetrius Harmon, formerly known by his social media moniker “MeechOnMars,” wants to change what it means to be an influencer. The term, which commonly refers
Douglas Vermeeren is known around the world as “the modern-day Napoleon Hill” because of his extensive first-hand and in-person research into the success patterns of
Joseph Neale learned about overcoming obstacles at a young age. When he was barely out of his teens, his promising musical career – and his
Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed the SurroSense Rx, a pressure-sensitive
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
Althea Clarke moved to Canada when she was a child and built her own success story. After earning certificates in business operations and hairstyling, she
Born and raised in Calgary, Manjit Minhas went from studying Engineering at the University of Calgary to becoming the “beer baroness.” At just 19, she
How did you become a life coach? I have been into learning self-help for my own personal development for years. I had a successful
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years. Jan
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
When Kathy Ireland began her career as a model and actress, it seemed like the sky was her limit. She exceeded that limit as well
An employee can improve their work ethic and attitude, but it will only go so far. Employee performance and satisfaction is highly dependent on how
When it comes to achieving success, many driven individuals focus solely on the upward climb and ignore what happens along the way – as well
Success isn’t linear, and it wouldn’t foster growth if it was easy to achieve. To be successful, you have to be able to take risks,
A wise man once said that failure is a stepping stone to success. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy task, but one thing that
We often hear it takes hard work and luck to be successful. While there is truth to this, science also plays a big role in every
Millions of people have heard Chris Gardner’s inspirational talks. They come to hear lessons from the lives he’s lived as an entrepreneur, stockbroker, and single
If you’ve succeeded in getting your company out of debt, do you think you could do the same for an entire country? If you turned
Few entrepreneurs can say they have left their indelible mark on the world of luxury, but Vin Lee is one of those few. Hollywood stars,
Jeet Banerjee is not even 30 and he’s already started – and sold – two successful companies. Born and raised in California, Banerjee created his
It’s likely you’ve seen Nutribar, the popular meal replacement bar, on supermarket and grocery store shelves. Launched in 1979, it was also the first nutrition
Paula Morand is an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and visionary. An entrepreneur herself, Paula has brought her wisdom, wit, and energy to bear in her
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years.
Anyone with spare time and internet access can start an online business. A successful online business, however, takes perseverance and care. Whatever your product
One of the most important skills you can incorporate into your life is time management. Whether you’re trying to catch the next bus or
Jamie Kern Lima built herself a global makeup brand and empire with IT Cosmetics. The makeup brand, which was later acquired by L’Oréal for
While prudence will drive the beginner investor to follow market trends and stay conventional, time, experience, and the desire to earn higher returns should
Chandra K. Clarke is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur who launched her own business, the professional online proofreading service Scribendi, in 1997, with her
“Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over
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.
Born and raised in California and trained at New York’s prestigious Julliard School, Jessica Chastain uses her fame to try to make a difference
One of the top 2018 predictions has come true. Not impeachment or the fall of Bitcoin, but the rise of Apple to a market
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
Playing board games and studying philosophy at a young age sparked a vision to help evolve humanity for billionaire venture capitalist Reid Hoffman. His
When you’re running a small business, negative online reviews can be detrimental, especially in the beginning. According to a survey conducted by BrightLocal, more
“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have