Seen that? – Canadian Startup Boom
Canadian Startup Boom Small Business Unplugged
According to CA Magazine there is a boom in Canadian Business Startups For example the 55-and-over age group now accounts for 15% of total startups, compared to 11% in 1990. The self-employment boom seems to have been fueled by new entrepreneurs choosing self-employment as opposed to looking for a job. Lifestyle considerations i.e. caring for children were, motivating factors by one in five startups and among established businesses (non-startups), the percentage [...] Read More
Women Entrepreneurship Programs in Alberta and Western Canada Small Business Unplugged
I was doing some research for one of my Alberta clients and remembered that there were loan programs for Women Entrepreneurs. The Alberta Women Entrepreneurs opened in November 1995 and has responded to over 108,000 inquiries for business information and support and has loaned over $8 million dollars to Alberta women starting or expanding a small business. Western Economic Diversification Canada maintains a webpage with information and links to Financing and [...] Read More
Trade Agreements Mean Less Red Tape Small Business Unplugged
At McLeans Magazine I ran across an article titled "Let's make a deal, Western-style" the subtext states: A new, wide-ranging trade agreement between Alberta and B.C. will erase the border and create a new economic power I live in Alberta and I can tell you that I had no idea that we were in discussions with our western neighbour on a 'trade agreement'. So I read this article with interest but [...] Read More
Steps in Starting a Startup Business Home Based Business
Starting a business, whether using a home office or a commercial office, often requires following the same formula. Learn about these general steps in creating a startup business: 1. Determine if you're an entrepreneur or just a wannabe. Starting a successful business requires a unique set of characteristics. You have to be willing to take calculated risks. In addition, a mix of optimism, high energy, and an ability to live with [...] Read More
New 25 MW Wind Farm in British Columbia IfEnergy
Montreal-based wind turbine manufacturer AAER Inc. has entered into an agreement with British-Columbian wind farm developer Katabatic Power Corporation, in an effort to establish and sell wind-generated electricity in the area. According to Jonathan Raymond, COO of Katabatic Power Corp., AAER's turbines are proven and ideal for their project. The transaction was reported to cost $80 million in favor of AAER, including all maintenance costs. But Katabatic Power seems pleased. With [...] Read More