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Aboriginal Staffing in Corporate Calgary
First Aboriginal business of its kind in Alberta Janice talks about her experience in starting the first Aboriginal for profit staffing agency in Alberta; and about the hurdles she had to overcome as an Aboriginal business women. She shares her thoughts on the impact technology is having on the industry. Janice Larocque President Spirit…
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Young Fashionista
ABC’s to building a career in the Fashion Industry Angela talks about her career path in becoming a fashion designer. She tells us that fashion is a very satisfactory career. However, fashion design isn’t for the weak at heart, because to break through you need perseverance and flexibility as well you need to find…
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Is Business For You?
Candice reflects on obstacles she had to face as an Aboriginal Entrepreneur. In her view, entrepreneurs must possess three key attributes for success: people skills, education and a willingness to constantly hunt for the next opportunity. Candice Holmstrom, President, CH Designs Inc.
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Success the First Nation Way
By Sandi Boucher So many I meet want to learn how to be successful in spite of or in consideration of the fact that we are First Nation, with different teachings and a different world view. Those inquiries always make me smile, for I am successful BECAUSE I am First Nation, not in spite of it. Let me explain…
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Generating Results through R&D
If clients are passionate about their project idea, help for developing the idea from conception to pilot is likely available from the Saskatchewan Research Council. Ryan Jansen Associate Research Engineer Saskatchewan Research Council
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Five Business Tips from an Eco Fashion Designer
By Chantal Fraser This article shares five business tips from Ingrid Tiffe, a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. Ingrid is an Eco-Fashion Designer, running her company, IsaTe’s Designs, out of Napanee Ontario. Ingrid works with her clients to showcase their individual style and flair: creating unique clothing and accessories for…
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Top Ten Rules For Success
In 2013, Lemonis became the star of the CNBC reality show The Profit,which features Lemonis on the hunt for promising yet faltering small businesses. Now in its third season, he puts his own money on the line to save the business and make himself a profit. After the third season, Lemonis had invested US$35 million…
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Valuating Your Business
Jean Claude Desnoyers, Partner SME Business Appraisers shares important tips to prepare the sale of your business and its assets. Whether you’re selling or buying a small start-up or a large incorporated enterprise you’ll find food for thought to not so common questions.