David Gens is Providing Millions in Funding for Canadian Small Businesses With Merchant Growth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At just 22 years old, David Gens took a leap of faith and started his first company. 11 years later Merchant Growth is providing millions in non-dilutive financing to small businesses across Canada. As a young professional, recently out of University, Gens was introduced to what was then known as ‘merchant cash advance’. Fascinated by […]
SAM & LANCE: Why Purchasing With Purpose Is The Way Forward For Many Brands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At SAM & LANCE, we are a mission-driven company, believing that purchasing with intention matters. We created SAM & LANCE as a space to elevate women-owned, sustainable brands, and make it easy for like-minded people to shop and support them. Purchasing with intent is how we address our new normal as e-commerce brands. More consumers […]
Start-Up App Shop Together Is Making Buying Local Simple For Canadians
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Canadian Start-Up Shop Together merges social influence with small business; creating a virtual marketplace that curates local businesses into the palm of your hand. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Shopping in the local community has been highlighted in the media since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic decreased Canadian business revenue up to 90 percent. Many companies less affected […]
Beyond Business Survival: Finding A North Star During The Crisis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text] Pay rent or pay suppliers? Cut back hours or lay off staff? Take on debt or close up shop? For so many businesses, COVID-19 has led to a series of devil’s bargains. Circumstances have reduced our focus to what’s immediately in front of us — keeping workers safe and keeping the lights on another […]
Xero Study Finds Less than 50 Percent of Canadian Accountants Have Mental Wellness Practises
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yearly May reigns in mental health awareness month. Amongst the onslaught of unpredictable changes the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, fluctuations in mental health reports have been widely recognized. Around the world 450 million people currently live with mental illness. The additional stress and anxiety evoked by the pandemic, has caused experts to openly insist on […]
5 Tips to Help You Lead & Experiment During Crisis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a leader, during COVID-19 (or any crisis) it can be hard to find your feet and to feel confident in your path. You may feel inadequate, unsure and out of your depth. That is to be expected. This is leadership like we have never seen before. So many businesses are closed or trying to […]
Entrepreneur of the Week: Freshline Co-Founders Robert Kirstiuk and Joseph Lee Are Building Business With Transparency
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]Growing up in Point Verte, a small fishing village located in New Brunswick, Robert Kirstiuk distinctly remembers the docks of his hometown. While the Maritimes may be globally synonymous with coastal beauty and the rich bounty of the ocean, Kirstiuk’s memory vividly recalled his experiences seeing the local fishermen trying to sell their catch, […]
Hyr Founders Erika Mozes and Josh Karam on navigating life and business together
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Power Couple is a new series that focuses on Canada’s most enterprising couples. This edition, Hyr co-founders, Josh Karam and Erika Mozes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] Since 2014, Erika Mozes and Josh Karam have been navigating life and business together. In the six years since meeting, the pair have taken on the challenges associated with running a successful business, raising […]
