Business Trends

Economy At Risk From Boomer Successions

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The next 5 years will see more than $1.9 trillion in business-asset transfers. Without proper planning, this "micro" issue could turn into "macro problem" for economy, says CIBC

Entrepreneurial Activity Still in a Post-Recessionary Lull

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A new BDC report shows the rate of startups has yet to recovery fully from the downturn

Declining Productivity Threatens Canadian Competitiveness

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New report points to five essential best practices for companies of any size

A New Way to Kickstart a Business

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They won’t let you sell shares—yet—but “crowdfunding” websites like Kickstarter are helping Canadian entrepreneurs fund production, test the market and secure buyers

Fab 30: Barb Stegemann, CEO | The 7 Virtues

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Barb Stegemann describes herself as “a normal mom in the suburbs with a strong desire to help others.” Based in Bedford, N.S., Stegemann is fulfilling that desire through entrepreneurship. Inspired ...

Fab 30: Joe Mimran, Creative Director | Joe Fresh

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Good taste and a passion for fashion isn’t enough to succeed in the rag trade. You also need a head for business. So says Joe Mimran, one of Canada’s top ...

Where Will Your Business Be Without You?

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Only 30% of businesses survive a transition. Do you want yours to be one of them?

Get Traction For Your Tech Startup

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Paul Singh, a partner with Silicon Valley tech incubator 500 Startups, offers some inside advice for burgeoning entrepreneurs

Could Your Company Be Virtual?

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New survey finds business owners prefer working remotely, finding face-to-face meetings irrelevant

The iPhone Revolution, Five Years Later

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Is it too late to cash in on the entrepreneural revolution launched by the iPhone?