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Instagram was launched in 2010 and no one projected that it would grow exponentially leave alone be sold for 1 billion dollars in 2012. It is not strange that Facebook thought the purchase was worth every cent. Instagram has grown to be a big social media giant with millions of users.
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You have a small business up and running, but unfortunately in terms of sales and profits, it is not running, it is crawling. You have all the infrastructures and a marketing strategy in place, but you seem to be working in the shadows of your direct competitors. Read More

Natural resources, whether we are referring to metals, minerals, oil or gas, is the cornerstone of the global economy and of our way of life. The industrial revolution started with coal mining and with the energy produced from burning of the coal. Read More

Sometimes business owners ask me what is the best incentive to get referrals from their clients. There are several ways you could incentivize your client base to encourage them to share referrals and find new clients. However, I’m not sure that is necessary. Read More

On March 20, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) along with its counterparts in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, unveiled the proposed rules to deal with crowdfunding (among other things) as a source of capital for start-ups and SMEs. The comment period ended on J Read More

While all businesses can experience the benefits of a DBA, it’s up to the owners to decide whether filing for a fictitious name is the best route. Read on for the benefits of using a DBA, as well as a look at who needs to use a DBA.
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As a sole proprietor, you and your business are one and the same, and therefore business and personal taxes are filed together. Read on for a look at the function of an owner’s draw and the tax features to consider when paying yourself. Read More

Since man first walked the Earth, we’ve been finding ways to network with our peers. Now millions of people around the world are networking on places like LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. While fads like MySpace and print newspapers come and go, posts remain online forever, making your Read More

This is a heartbreaking yet inspiring story from Chris Gardner about one of his commutes on an NYC subway. An event that Chris himself will not forget. Read More

If you find yourself saying these things, STOP – before it’s too late…

How you talk (to yourself and others) is vital for your success. Do you say the right things?

Here’s what to avoid saying... Read More