The Lily Bond Exclusive, all About Ottawa's Spyce Girl

Matthew Montoni

Lily Bond is an Ottawa-born entrepreneur studying at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bond to talk about her...

Knowing When to Say No…And Actually Following Through

Kate Guilbault

There’s a people pleaser in every one of us. The degree to which we listen to and act upon those people-pleasing instincts vary, but we all have urges to do things for others to help them...

It will always fascinate me how many individuals have this clear natural ability to speak freely and with utter confidence. Some have practiced for years to grow such social skills and to others...

How to Account for Mental Health: Telfer Accounting Club's Mental Health Gala

Antoinette Akkawi

As students enter the workforce in the upcoming years, developing good habits in terms of work performance, work-life balance, and self-care is important...

Bridge to Success Conference - My experience

Adam Said

On the 21st of January, I attended the Bridge to Success Conference, hosted at the National Arts Centre and organized by the Telfer Finance Society in collaboration with the ...

Into the Deep End - Insights from the ADM1300/1700 Live Case Competition

Anastasiia Komisarenko

Right out of high school, I found myself at uOttawa’s Faculty of Science, attracted by the $130 million facilities and one-of-kind biopharmaceutical science ...

If You're Stuck, Do Something About It.

Katrina Soublière

What's Something that Makes You Happy? Hotels have been a fascination of mine for as long as I can remember. There's something about staying in a home away from home, in a city unlike your ...

We Are Not (All) Born Managers

Anastasiia Komisarenko

It was one of those misleadingly sunny days in Antibes. The sun beamed insistently, begging you to walk along the pristine white beach, take off your shoes, and feel the Mediterranean...

CASCO's 24th Annual Gala: A Timeless Night Celebrating 1 Million Dollars Raised

Matthew Montoni

Ottawa, November 27 -  CASCO, a twenty-four-year-old organization at the University of Ottawa dedicated to raising funds for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), recently ...

Combating Procrastination: A Creative's Guide to Logical-Based Planning

Grace Matthews

Procrastination has plagued every individual reading this article. Now more than ever, we face the problem of never-ending distractions as a society. Whether it be Netflix, Instagram, TikTok, or ...

Small Business 101: Promoting your small business on a budget.

Mélodie Leblond-Champagne

Lights, 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...

Veterans in Businesses, Challenges, Services, and Entrepreneurship

Matthew Montoni

According 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...

Circular Economies and Circular Business Plans: A Call to Action for Students

Antoinette Akkawi

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...

I’m a feminist and this is why that’s not bad

Kate Guilbault

When 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...

A 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...

Studying at Business Schools Abroad: The Opportunities and Challenges

Antoinette Akkawi

 Enactus Worlds - A Reflection

Matthew Montoni

The concept of social entrepreneurship has been gaining traction among the business community for many years now. Described as bringing about social and...

Changing the storyline: from sustainability to regeneration

Julianne O. Paradis

Since 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...

I 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...

Small business 101: Sample making & outsourcing for products, producing vs. outsourcing.

Mélodie Leblond-Champagne

Small Business 101 : Registering your Business, Insuring It & Keeping Track of your Expenses

Mélodie Leblond-Champagne

Today, 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...

Leading Together: Achieving More As Student Leaders With Collaboration

Kate Guilbault

It’s September, which means we’re all back on campus for another school year! For some, that statement may be a sad one, but for the students involved in clubs and committees on...

 Career Advice: A Savior or a Scam?

Antoinette Akkawi

Career and professional advice seem to be offered left right and center these days. Whether it's from your LinkedIn feed, from colleagues, from university or college resources, or it’s the unsolicited advice...

Small Business 101: Starting a small business as a full-time student

Mélodie Leblond-Champagne

Time 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...

From Outputs to Outcomes: A Paradigm Shift in Strategic Management

Alexandre Breton

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, strategic management has become more crucial than ever for organizations to maintain a competitive edge. Traditionally, organizations...

How To Do The Work

Camille Arseneault

How many times have you gotten up in the morning with a feeling of enormous ambition and jolted down your long list of things to do, only to end up checking nearly none of the boxes you had set out for yourself...

Leadership - Stepping into unknown territories

Adam Said

This is an article that I have been wanting to write, on behalf of any students who’ve ever taken a leadership role in their clubs, organization, or more. During...

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The Power of Trust : Strengthening Bonds in Business and Academia

Alexandre Breton

As a university student navigating the complexities of academia, social circles, and extracurricular activities, I often find myself looking up to prominent leaders for inspiration. Two figures...

In a world that is facing increasing issues related to climate change, pollution, and worsening air quality, there is no wonder why so many...

Beyond Green Intentions: Understanding the Challenges Entrepreneurs Face When Starting an Eco-Friendly Business

Antoinette Akkawi

Technological Synergy : Redefining Operations in the Corporate Landscape

Adam Said

For this article, I want to present a few cases of different types of technology used in corporations to catapult their operations...

Unleashing the Power of Statistical Modelling: Revolutionizing Business Decisions for Optimal Results

Alexandre Breton

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, organizations face an abundance of challenges and uncertainties. To navigate this complex...

Unlocking Social Impact: A World of Opportunities for Commerce Graduates

Adam MacPherson

As a soon to be graduate, it’s almost comical how often you get asked: “What do you want to do once you finish school?”. In contrast to the simplicity of the question, arriving...

An Anxious Girl’s Guide to Climbing the Ladder

Kate Guilbault

You woke up this morning to an email telling you that you’ve been accepted for the position you’ve been dreaming of for weeks. Amazing! It’s time to celebrate...

Trailblazers of Tomorrow: Young Innovators as Architects of a Brighter World

Alexandre Breton

In an era marked by unprecedented challenges such as climate change, international conflicts, and other threats to humanity, strong and dedicated leadership is crucial for...

From Doubt to Triumph: Harnessing Confidence for Success

Alexandre Breton

Confidence and self-belief are crucial ingredients for achieving success in any aspect of life. Whether you are a young professional, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who...

Artificial Intelligence: A Story on Its Implications in Our Modern and Technical World

Adam Said

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - a term that once conjured a future landscape dominated by robots, science-fiction spectacles, and a cyberpunk society has now found its way into everyone's regular...