What does it mean to be Canadian? 6 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Share
With no experience like the other, we asked 6 Canadian entrepreneurs to share their journey’s as immigrants and as proud citizens of Canada.
Spread’Em Kitchen Co.: Igniting Your Inner Entrepreneurial Spirit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mellisa Mills is the Founder and CEO of Spread’Em Kitchen Co., a Vancouver-based company that creates delicious vegan dips and firm cheeze products from nourishing whole-food ingredients. Read the first op-ed in Mill’s career pivot series here.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of the job market, it has provided an opportunity for people […]
Flow Alkaline Spring Water Founder and CEO, Nicholas Reichenbach, Is Infusing Health Into Your Lifestyle
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]“What can further their wellness journey, while being sustainable?” This question has been at the heart of Flow Alkaline Spring Water’s mandate since its inception. While at the Burning Man Music and Arts Festival, now CEO and Founder Nicholas Reichenbach, was inspired by the copious amounts of trash left behind by festival goers. Capitalizing […]
Spread’Em Beet Dip: My Catalyst for Change
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mellisa Mills is the Founder and CEO of Spread’Em Kitchen Co., a Vancouver-based company that creates delicious vegan dips and firm cheeze products from nourishing whole-food ingredients.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Throughout life, there are a handful of times where you are given the opportunity to reinvent yourself. The chance to take a step back and take stock of your […]
SAM & LANCE: How Ethical Marketplaces Are Bringing Female-Led Businesses Together
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The concept of shopping ethically is not new, but in recent years more attention has been drawn to human rights, climate change, and personal wellness. We’ve seen an increase in the demand for ethically made goods and transparent supply chains. Consumers are making a shift; edging away from fast fashion and chemical-laden skincare, and opting […]
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 […]
