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[INTERVIEW] Mark Attanasio, Toronto Financial Services Executive, Managing Partner Of Hillcrest Merchant Partners

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It’s taken the Toronto executive from the world of Big 3 Accounting (as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers in his early career) to Investment Banking(National Bank Financial) and capital markets (co-founding Eight Capital after leading the management buyout of Dundee Capital Markets). Some specialize in one arena, like green technology.

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How to Open a Marijuana Dispensary

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There are a lot of rules to follow and I would strongly advise that people get help right from the get-go: a lawyer and a CPA,” says Lincoln. Is there consumer demand? The Green Solution: Wholesale medical marijuana supplier. These tables from the National Conference of State Legislatures are also useful. Where is it?

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30+ Small Business Ideas That Use Skills You Already Have

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The field of Strategic Advising is growing, and there is more demand than ever for accountants to provide services beyond just routine tax prep. Whether you’re interested in copywriting, technical writing, or writing for trade publications, writers are always in demand. If you have a green thumb: 12. Start a garden center.

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30 Small Business Ideas (for When You Don’t Know What Business to Start)

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However, unlike many suggestions on this list, becoming an accountant and opening your own firm will require the right education— generally, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree, and you’ll also likely need to be licensed as a CPA. If you have a green thumb: Start a garden center. Start a financial planning business.

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29 Entrepreneurs Discuss Why They Love Their Business

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Consumers are demanding chemical free skin care options. Image Credit: Dan Green. Thanks to Dan Green, Growella ! #10 Crunching numbers as a CPA was safe and came with a guaranteed biweekly pay cheque. I absolutely love creating a product and watching it materialize. I like being one of them. Image Credit: Kelly Hsiao.