One thing has stuck with my for my entire career in journalism: there’s a problem with the revenue model. Almost all newspapers and media companies in Canada rely on the advertising model primarily. Sales forces in these companies are usually… Read More ›
Negative attitudes were the biggest hurdle for Liane Morrissette to go from worker to entrepreneur. “The biggest challenge was people thinking I was crazy and not understanding what I was doing,” said Morrissette, who started Cold Gold Audio from her… Read More ›
Jordan Perry doesn’t operate with a backup plan. He started Thinkbox Manufacturing on Vancouver Island in 2013 after a career in sub-sea robotics. The company uses CNC machining (computer numerical control) to make custom parts from a wide variety of… Read More ›
A serial entrepreneur himself, Richard Hoedl built a community for people in business with Dream Big Solutions. His company connects entrepreneurs with each other and provides support and tools for business success. “We’re about creating success for people by allowing… Read More ›
The right mix of skill and ignorance helped Clive Goodinson turn Pixton Comics into the award-winning company it is now. Pixton provides a platform for people to create their own custom comics. Teachers use it as an educational tool for… Read More ›
Thriving Locally is an online marketplace that acts as a hub for products and services from locally owned small businesses. “We are many businesses under one shopping cart,” explains Craig Hanson, who launched the Nanaimo website in September 2014. By… Read More ›
My name is Stewart Burnett, son of an entrepreneur. He’s my hero. Nothing is so inspiring to me as paving your own path, taking on the world and making life as you want it to be. Entrepreneurs are the engine… Read More ›
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