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Environmental challenges are growing, as well as the need for innovative solutions to keep our global economy prospering under these conditions. A concept that is not necessarily new nor complex, but growing in popularity nonetheless is the one of a circular economy. The traditional linear economic models follow the pattern of taking and...
Read MoreAccording to Statistics Canada, an estimated 461,240 veterans reside in Canada as of 2022. It's important to understand who qualifies as a veteran. The Government of Canada defines them as "any former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who successfully underwent basic training and is honourably discharged," (Mandate, mission, vision, values, and...
Read MoreLights, camera, action! It is now time for you to get the word out there about your new venture. You’ve got all the pieces in place, from your final sample to stock inventory (maybe!) and business registration. All that’s left to do is to promote your business. Where do you begin? How do you generate content ideas? Do you need to invest in...
Read MoreThe concept of social entrepreneurship has been gaining traction among the business community for many years now. Described as bringing about social and environmental change, while also generating a profit, the social entrepreneurship mindset offers an alternative way to make an impact through the business medium. Enactus, a worldwide...
Read MoreA not-so-rare decision that many Canadian business students decide to make is to study abroad at some point in their academic careers. In fact, 11% of Canadian students do study abroad at some point (Canada, 2020). Whether it be a full undergrad program, master's, Ph.D., or just a semester as part of an exchange program, it is a wonderful...
Read MoreWhen we were kids, every little girl had a dream. Maybe you dreamed of being a veterinarian. Maybe you dreamed of being an adventurer. Or a CEO. I can’t tell you for sure what every girl’s dream was, but I can tell you for certain that none of them dreamed of being silenced. In today’s world, many people think we’ve made leaps and strides in...
Read MoreToday, we are getting down to business! You feel ready to start selling your products and services, but you’re a little bit lost in your navigation through all the legal aspects, and you don’t want to forget anything either. Business registration, taxes, insurance, you name it! Today, I am here to shed some light on those
Read MoreI heard that you have already read the first article of this series and that you are eager to learn more about getting your small business started as a full-time student. You’ve prepared all the prerequisites for your project, but you’re still unsure whether you should create a sample before starting to sell your project, and whether you should...
Read MoreSince I was a child, I have been told many stories. They have helped me define myself and understand how my surroundings are defined. When a story ends badly, I always ask myself why it is this way. Now approaching the bad ending to climate change… my inner child screams out loud: why is it this way!? Maybe the answer is not in the story, and I...
Read MoreTime and time again, you’ve been daydreaming about being your own boss ever since you started working… However, you continually convince yourself you don’t have the time, the knowledge, or even the resources to embark on such a journey! Where would you even begin anyway, right? What if I were to tell you it’s actually possible to start your own...
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