(photo courtesy of Raya) If you are thinking about starting your own business or have an existing business and need up-to-date information, North York Central Library and Toronto Reference Library have a series of special publications that are updated throughout the year. They contain primary source materials, information on new trends and recent developments, editorial notes […]
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you wonder what it takes to start your own business? Are you ready to join the legions of famous Canadian entrepreneurs who have made major contributions to the business world? Throughout history Canadian entrepreneurs from all backgrounds have shaped the face of Canadian business and our way of […]
UPDATED Are you thinking of becoming your own boss but aren't sure what kind of business you want to start? Have you considered becoming a franchise owner? If so, there are a number of things to think about before starting any business, but owning a franchise is quite different from starting your own business from […]
Archaelogists have learned that beer was first discovered about 12,000 years ago. Roughly around the same time cereal agriculture was developing. According to historians, it most likely came about when some grain began to ferment after coming in contact with water. Many scholars have found evidence that some early humans grew and stored grain […]
It can cost upwards of $20,000 a year for a student to live away from home while studying for a four year liberal arts degree, and Canadian students are taking on more debt each and every year. With tuition fees rising faster than the rate of inflation, it means that a student's budget will take […]
Summer is finally here, and as we pack our things for the cottage and the beach why not bring along a business book. Now, if you think that finding a great business book to read while away on vacation is too difficult, think again! The business book genre offers unique opportunities in summer […]
Have you ever considered investing in socially responsible companies? Not sure how to find these companies? And what exactly is socially responsible investing (SRI)? An investment is considered to be socially responsible when the company you are investing in does not produce or sell any addictive products such as alcohol or tobacco, is […]
Are you thinking of starting your own home-based business? Having trouble deciding on what kind of business is best for you? Or do you already have an idea but don't know where to start? Begin by writing down all the things you think you can do with your skills and talents, then narrow it down […]
No other beverage is worshipped quite like coffee. Wherever you go, whatever time of day, you will see hundreds of people carrying coffee cups and hanging on to them as if they were a lifeline. Many people need their morning cup of coffee before they can even utter a word. So whom do we […]
Greening your business isn't just good for the environment, it also makes good business sense. No matter the size of a company, it is possible to draw in customers and reduce company costs by creating a greener workplace. Over the last few years, MacLean's magazine has featured companies making green business decisions that have affected […]