Startup

Who Needs Silicon Valley?

Why one successful software developer left California and became one of the brightest stars in the startup galaxy

Good Ideas Make You Sick

Jay Abumrad at the 99U Conference. Image: 99u.com

How to push the creative process forward and end up with a viable business

Your Most Powerful Fundraising Tool

PROFIT Business Cast

How one entrepreneur bypassed traditional financing entirely

Advice You Should Ignore

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"The one thing all my ideas have had in common is that everyone I told about them thought they were dumb." --the founder of New York Fries on why you should disregard the doubters

New Marketing Approaches for an Old Product

PROFIT Business Cast

Felicia Pizzonia of Ultimate Publishing House explains how her nontraditional approach to publishing is addressing the failings of the traditional publishing model

4 Keys to Marketing to Canadians

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With a preference for hot poutine, cold craft beer and fresh Timbits, understanding what Canadians want can be challenging for any newcomer entrepreneur

The First Steps to Financial Smarts

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Getting a handle on bookkeeping will help set up a startup for success

Grind Me Up: Your Startup Grows Here

PROFIT Business Cast

Live from Startup Grind Toronto, entrepreneurs and featured speaker Marc Garneau offer advice on how to grow and sustain your venture

Label It a Success: The Story of 4 Moms and One Simple Idea

PROFIT Business Cast

Julie Cole, co-founder and VP of Mabel’s Labels explains why making moms happy and engaging community can be a company’s strongest assets

Is it Time to Give Up?

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Knowing when to throw in the towel can pay huge dividends to your long-term success

5 Ways to Get Your Pitch on Dragons’ Den

Venture Communications head, Arlene Dickinson (Photo: Christopher Wahl)

Insider advice on how to gain an audience with Canada’s most famous entrepreneurs

Readers Choice

The 4-step approach to winning over today’s digitally driven buyer

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