For those of us who did not go to Harvard Business School, the next best thing we can do is to access the ideas that have been hatched from that school. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an … read more
With the increasing trend in eco-friendly ideas of saving the planet, recycling, re-using and re-purposing, thrift stores are becoming viable businesses to run. In a recent newsletter, NARTS – a USA based association of used good retailers points ouut that … read more
The Smart Hanger is a Canadian invention by Leigh Meadows, an entrepreneur, & creative thinker, who left England in 1995 and immigrated to Canada to marry “Andrew”. The smart hanger idea was actually conceived by Leigh Meadows’ son, Jacob. He … read more
Here is a list of online resources for the work-at-home moms and mompreneurs, with information on government grants, funding, loans, as well as general business topics such as marketing, time management, writing business proposals…. 1. Entrepreneurial Moms International – www.entrepreneurialmoms.org … read more
With so many business books in the bookstore, it can be a chore to pick something to buy or borrow from the library. Here is one that is a self-help book but reads like fiction – hilarious and fun. Great … read more
I have the pleasure to meet Ramon Varela, the owner/operator of AGA Foods, a food confectionery business in Coquitlam, BC that manufactures Coconut cookies in two variations, with brown or white sugar. The company’s tag line is “Coco cookies bring … read more
A Wedding planner is a professional who assists with planning and organization of weddings. Weddings are thought to be a once a lifetime event and the organizers of a wedding (the couple and their families) are often willing to spend … read more
Did you know that over one-half of Canadians have a household pet? Pets include cats, dogs, birds, hamster…. It is estimated that about one-third of Canadian households own a dog For most Canadians, their pets are like their children. The … read more
International students contribute about $6.5 billion annually to the Canadian economy through the tuition they pay, living expenses, travel and family members who come to visit. Canada has 5% of the total international student market, falling behind Australia at 10% … read more
Every year, tens of thousands of international students and travelers from around the world are going abroad to study and learn other languages and cultures up close. And with them, they bring economic spin-offs to local economies. Homestay is the … read more
Here is a business that is actually thriving on recession. Many businesses big and small no longer has a full time receptionist or administrator. Outsourcing has become a trend in an effort to reduce office overhead expenses. As a result, … read more
From the beginning of time, sweets are always a treat to humans. Cavemen were the first to enjoy a sweet treat, when they discovered honey in beehives. Recorded history has traced candy back 3,500 years to Egyptian times. During the … read more
A home-based gift basket service is a low-cost start-up business. The most important ingredients necessary to run this business are: creativity, imagination, and organization. Gift baskets can be customized to fit the individual or corporate gift recipient. It can range … read more
If you have an extra bedroom, a large home or extra space in your home, you have the necessary beginnings to start making extra income as a Bed and Breakfast Inn. All it takes is a spare bedroom, a flair … read more
Dating coaches offer a wide range of services, such as electronic books and newsletters, personal coaching, small group seminars, and weekend workshops. One-on-one coaching can involve counselling and in-the-field coaching, which can involve practicing flirting, or going out with a … read more