According to Fortune Small Business Canada is third in the world as a "place relatively few hurdles in the path of business owners. In each nation it takes between two and five days to start a...
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Me? Yes You! Feel like you are held hostage by an employee? Feel like they should be fired but struggle with making 'the' decision? You are not alone, I have heard this from many business...
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Current trends in search technology and how these can be tapped to help the growth of online advertising, will be discussed during the Red Herring East Technology Event to be held on June 26-28, 2007...
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If you do a lot of business with customers in the U.S. you might be feeling the pinch due to the Canadian dollars rise against the U.S. dollar. I do a lot of business with clients in the U.S.......
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Startup non-profit Zero Footprint has opened Zero Footprint Toronto. The company is fighting global warming in two ways: encourage carbon reduction, and sell offsets for the remainder. First, they...
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Each and every day the environment, carbon reductions, and leaving a smaller footprint on the world becomes increasingly political. The CBC has noted the trend of corporations in Canada actively...
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All you need to do is ask a few probing questions and your customers will help you understand their needs and then you might be will be able to see new opportunities. Instead of spending a lot of...
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The eBay business model continues to amaze me. Anything goes and when I looked at eBay Canada business, I was amazed at the stuff you can buy including Toner Cartridges, Commercial Kitchen Equipment,...
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Ben Yoskovitz asks the question Should You Raise Venture Capital For Your Startup? In his article he discusses the differences in the need for capital between a Lifestyle business, Web 2.0, Work at...
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A common strategy for many startups is to reduce fixed cost expenses by sharing space with another business. Genuine VC states: I am of the opinion that there is real value in the "hallway...
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This Self-Study program is a Manager's Guide to successful Leadership. If you have several years of management experience then look upon this course as a refresher and an opportunity to explore...
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This story in Canadian Business online is a very interesting read. These are not small businesses that are featured but the articles do provide some insights into entrepreneurial behavior, decision...
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Having just spent 7 weeks in Hawaii, I can tell you that American goods and services have never been more affordable for Canadians. Look at what a Miami realtor is saying about Canadians investing...
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The U.S. started charging a new fee for inspecting Canadian trucks and railway cars. Calling Canada a potential conduit for bioterrorism, pests and disease, the U.S. government is boosting its...
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