Updated March 11, 2019 Have you ever wanted to find historical Canadian daily stock prices for free on the internet but didn't know where to locate them? Here are a couple of web sites that may be able to help: 1. TMX Money If looking for historical daily stock prices for companies trading on the Toronto […]
Photo Credit: geralt Many business owners are aware of or have a business plan. But, does your business have a brand strategy? Are you interested in learning more about marketing? If so, come to the library for additional information. Join Daryl D'Souza, founder of Lou Dawg's Southern BBQ franchise, in a discussion: Marketing for […]
Image Credit: ISAPUT Automation has long promised societal improvement, but it has also caused consternation for employees whose jobs might be replaced by robots. Do […]
Donovan Dill, 2017 Entrepreneur in Residence, has successfully completed his residency at the Toronto Public Library. Donovan ran six, productive workshops across the Greater Toronto Area on topics covering the reality of small business startups and growth; small business financing; services offered by local business incubators to entrepreneurs in their communities; and various elements of […]
Photo credit: Max Pixel Summer is quickly approaching and many people are starting to plan vacations with their families and friends. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre provides advice on how to identify and protect yourself from various vacation scams. Here are a couple of the identified scams: Free or "Discounted" Vacation Scams This scam involves fraudulent offers of […]
Photo Credit: Max Pixel Are you planning to do any renovations with a contractor in the near future? If so, the Canadian Home Builder's Association offers free useful information. Renovations can be costly. Here is a brief list of three essentials to understand and follow if hiring a contractor, highlighted in a recent News […]
2015 Global Entrepreneurship MonitorOntario Report The 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Ontario Report, a recent study produced by the Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Ryerson University and The Centre for Innovation Studies, analyzed the performance of entrepreneurs in Ontario in comparison with similar […]
Looking for shopping tips during this season? How about a 2016 holiday gift guide? Don't forget to use Consumer Reports Online before you shop! Consumer Reports Online is a database published by an independent non-profit organization which provides evidence-based product testing in addition to ratings and recommendations on consumer products and services. This online version of […]
Photo Credit: Pete O'Shea Lists, lists and more lists. Today, there is a bounty of lists on numerous topics. Online searches can help you find lists but the task can be daunting. Many of the results might be irrelevant. If searching for Canadian business lists online, here are a few web sites that may be useful: […]
Recently, financial consultant, Louise Sabourin, discussed concepts and solutions to combat identity theft and identity fraud that could affect your financial well-being at the Toronto Reference Library. If you were unable to attend, the following titles may be of interest. They are all available at the Toronto Public Library: You : For Sale Identity Theft and Fraud […]