Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Express thoughtfulness and kindness. 3- I’ve always been an entrepreneur. For me, I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. I decided to decline that job offer and start my new career as a real estate entrepreneur.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 12, 2019

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. We asked some entrepreneurs what they loved about “being their own boss.”. #1-

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Entrepreneurs in Canada have lots of advantages with its thriving startup ecosystem and government grant support programs. But it’s no secret that having no credit or bad credit can be a huge hindrance in trying to buy a car, especially in Canada. It’s one area that entrepreneurs don’t want to have to worry about.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 7, 2018

SkyCap Financial lends up to $10,000 in personal loans for any purpose, and personal funds, like home equity, personal savings and personal credit cards, are how many entrepreneurs capitalize their early-stage startups. But entrepreneurs should not necessarily be guided by expediency. Of course not. Crowdfunding.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 24, 2013

As part of a series of transformational changes to Canada’s immigration system, the Start-Up Visa Program aims to link international entrepreneurs with private sector organizations in Canada that have experience working with startups to provide essential resources. Image credit: Andrew Hildebrand.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2017

Moy helped lead the launch of PayPal Canada and directed the relaunch of the flagship Wheels.ca Moy is eager to pass on his knowledge about tech startups to young entrepreneurs who are just as captivated by the field as he has always been. I think it’s important to establish who your mentors will be at the early stage of your career.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

Jeff lives and works in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. My name is Jeff Quigley and I live in a small coastal community called Musquodoboit Harbour (pronounced musk-o-dob-it) in Nova Scotia Canada. We’re very proud to feature Jeff Quigley (crowdSPRING username: jeffquigley ) today. Please tell us about yourself.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

Jeff lives and works in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. My name is Jeff Quigley and I live in a small coastal community called Musquodoboit Harbour (pronounced musk-o-dob-it) in Nova Scotia Canada. We’re very proud to feature Jeff Quigley (crowdSPRING username: jeffquigley ) today. Please tell us about yourself.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

Thanks to Gabriel Nwatarali, Tech Help Canada ! #12- This is especially true for the organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and key staff members I have as coaching clients. Since then, this name has served me well, allowing me to change services and products along the way without rebranding.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Canada is on every entrepreneur's mind when it comes to choosing a location to set up a business. The post Adhere To This Checklist Before Setting Up A Business In Canada first appeared on Our Own Startup. Here we have curated a checklist you can use while setting up your business in the country.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

Many startup myths threaten to hold back even the best-intentioned entrepreneurs. In spite of those sobering numbers, today, there are close to 400 million entrepreneurs worldwide. They wonder, for example: What percentage of entrepreneurs are successful? What is the average age of an entrepreneur when they start a business?

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 24, 2013

oi and Cristian Strat, founders of Summify (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Two years ago , Danny Robinson, Maura Rodgers and myself started to lobby for a Startup Visa Canada that would make it easier for foreign (tech) entrepreneurs to start their company in Canada.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

Two weeks after Brad’s post I was at the 140 Conference in LA and I held open office hours for any entrepreneur who wanted to spend 15 minutes talking with a VC about their business. But it turns out I met a bunch of really interesting entrepreneurs. He spent a bunch of this time in Canada. Felipe grew up in Brazil.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Alex is an entrepreneur, author, executive coach, and board advisor. He built, scaled, and exited companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. Download his free Intentional Strategy Toolkit for entrepreneurs and (small) business owners here ! Check out the new Spark Lab Consulting website here !

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Version One Ventures

MAY 3, 2023

I just returned from a weeklong trip to India, having spent a few days each in Delhi and Bangalore to meet with local entrepreneurs and investors. Many of the most talented entrepreneurs and engineers left India to study and then work in the US and Canada. Reverse brain drain” “Reverse brain drain” is a real thing in India.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In the last few days of 2019, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and business what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- 13- Educating budding entrepreneurs. Along with revising and implementing better strategies for business, I thought to work for budding entrepreneurs and business people around me.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2017

Brad Fauteux, who today is an environmental consultant , has worked for years within the system as a leader of government agencies charged with protecting and promoting public lands in Canada. How effectively do you think Canada as a country has supported this concept?

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Canada plans to create a new class of visa for immigrant entrepreneurs, specifically with the goal of attracting those in the technology sector to come to the country and start new companies. This program will link brilliant, job-creating, immigrant entrepreneurs with Canadian investors. Image credit: stock.xchng.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2018

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2018. #1- It’s a new year and right after the ball drops, it’s time to go to work. 1- Efficiency.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

Many startup myths threaten to hold back even the best-intentioned entrepreneurs. In spite of those sobering numbers, today, there are close to 400 million entrepreneurs worldwide. They wonder, for example: What percentage of entrepreneurs are successful? What is the average age of an entrepreneur when they start a business?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

In the USA, “near-shore” is a euphemism for connected countries, like Mexico and Canada. Overall, I believe that the demise of software entrepreneurs has been greatly exaggerated. Watch for evidence of inadequate staff and training, high turnover, poor or inadequate process, and lack of vendor project management.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2020

The serial entrepreneur and many-hat-wearing executive is nowhere near retirement age, and despite his considerable success, he shows no signs of slowing down. I lead Miminvest, a mining interest involved in a joint venture with [Canada-based] Teranga Gold Corporation. And, yet, Mimran persists. Tell us about that.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

million, making it one of Kickstarter’s most successful crowdfunding ever in Canada. Having advanced that curve on the Smart Parka’s design and the Kickstarter funding to help North Aware move to the manufacturing phase, he’s now learning about other issues critical to entrepreneurs.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 16, 2018

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- After a disappointment on my biggest day. One thing led to another, and my husband and I ended up getting an exclusive distribution contract in Canada for a major French brand. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

In the USA, “near-shore” is a euphemism for connected countries, like Mexico and Canada. Overall, I believe that the demise of software entrepreneurs has been greatly exaggerated. Watch for evidence of inadequate staff and training, high turnover, poor or inadequate process, and lack of vendor project management.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 10, 2020

The term ohmy came to me when I was driving with my family to Niagra Falls Canada for a weekend getaway. Or, I may or may not have just taken the idea from bigger entrepreneurs I look up to, but we don’t have to talk about. Thanks to Sophie Bowman, Brand Branding ! #19- 19- From an expression. Photo Credit: Marcus Anwar.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Toronto has the largest metropolitan population in Canada. There are tax breaks for investors and they’ve also opened visas for entrepreneurs coming from overseas. Made In NY is a current movement to triumph the tech startups coming from NYC and providing outreach for bringing talent to the city. Toronto boasts quite a few startups.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 18, 2014

We remain geographically agnostic: a 50-50 split between Canada and the US with the highest concentration in Toronto (6), SF/Bay Area (5) and Seattle (4). And of course, we are excited about working with our founders and meeting new entrepreneurs as they strive to make a difference in our world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2022

If you are still alone, submit your application to the leading online website national databases of angel investors, Gust (USA) and National Angel Capital Association (Canada). Mine national databases. These sites have arrangements with hundreds of local groups and individual investors that you might otherwise have missed.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 24, 2015

At our firm, ff Venture Capital , we didn’t aim to go to Canada, but ended up there anyway. seed-focused investor with as many investments in Canada. Additionally, the Canadian government has significantly more rational immigration policies for foreign entrepreneurs than America, encouraging talented people globally to come to Canada.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 24, 2017

An important reminder: Lean Startup Week is in San Francisco October 30 - November 5 The Lean Startup Week team has been working around the clock to put together a program that will suit the needs of any entrepreneur in any organization, all themed around The Startup Way.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Entrepreneurs have very little time to spend outside of building their businesses. As established by the government of Canada, depending on the price, the minimum down payment varies as follows: $500,000 or less – 5%. Are you looking to buy your first home in Ottawa but aren’t sure where to start? Wonder no more!

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

For many entrepreneurs and startups, investing in stocks is a good option for building more capital. They work as hard as many entrepreneurs do. In the United Kingdom, they are called Chartered Financial Planners while in Canada, they are called Chartered Strategic Wealth Professionals. Conclusion.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 8, 2020

George Scorsis is a Toronto-based entrepreneur who has over 15 years of experience leading companies in highly regulated industries to rapid growth. As the former President of Red Bull Canada, George was instrumental in restructuring the organization from a geographical and operational perspective, growing the business to $150MM in revenue.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Noufal Mais is a successful optometrist and entrepreneur who has established multiple eyecare businesses in Western Canada. TSM: Any final words of wisdom for aspiring optometrist entrepreneurs? He is the Founder and CEO of The Eye Centre franchise which operates in four locations, with two more scheduled to open this year.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The event presenter, FUND, is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. And that’s just the domestic market – we have plans for expanding to Canada and UK after we build our market here. This is my third time founding a company.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 24, 2013

Last week TechStars London was approved for the UK Entrepreneurs’ Visa. If you are accepted to TechStars London , you now automatically get the UK Entrepreneurs’ Visa. In the mean time, Canada and the UK are being very forward looking about their immigration policy in the context of immigration.

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