Small Business
JERRY LANGTON
Jerry Langton
When Cheryl Ng started selling her Foufou Dog fashions online, everyone told her it was a bad idea. Today they can be found in stores across Canada, writes Jerry Langton.
Small business says cash remains tight
Rita Trichur
Small business owners are still encountering serious difficulties accessing new credit, despite mounting federal government intervention that has poured billions upon billions into the market to keep banks lending, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Rita Trichur
Small business owners are still encountering serious difficulties accessing new credit, despite mounting federal government intervention that has poured billions upon billions into the market to keep banks lending, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Planet Organic offers food for thought
Lisa Wright
Planet Organic has become a growing concern since taking root in Alberta.
Lisa Wright
Planet Organic has become a growing concern since taking root in Alberta.
Buyers 'under water'
The day Adele moved into her $192,000 townhouse in Brampton in May, she was "under water." She had a 100 per cent mortgage and a 40-year amortization.
How low can oil go?
Toronto fund manager Alex Ruus was taken aback when a young broker in Calgary told him the price of oil was heading toward levels not seen in a decade.
Special Section: Investing
People are forming clubs and pooling their financial knowledge with the hope of getting a bigger bounce for their bucks.
Shoppers browsing online
Jerry Langton
In 2006, seven million Canadian households spent more than $24 billion at online retailers. Small business owners can also take advantage of the Internet.
Blimp maker has high hopes
Jerry Langton
A big part of Rael Herman's job is answering questions from the public. That's because Herman, owner of Airship Solutions, a Toronto-based blimp manufacturer, retailer and operator, ...
Salon owner a cut above her competitors
Carmen Chai
In just five years, June Lindenfield has taken her stylish hair styling shop from a 'crawling start' to 'running marathons' thanks to hard work
Mainly because of the meat
Carmen Chai
It's a carnivore's candy land at La Boucherie, a popular butcher shop at the St. Lawrence Market.
Mompreneurs giving birth to new trend
Naomi Carniol
One year after giving birth to her daughter Peyton, Robyn Feldberg's clothing business was born.
Closing down opens new opportunities
Naomi Carniol
Lorice Haig and his business partner made a difficult decision in the early 1980s. After six years running a headhunting firm, the duo decided to shut their doors.
Keeping a close eye on the opposition
Jerry Langton
A couple of years ago, a waiter at a fine Toronto restaurant was being harassed and abused by his manager – but without any evidence, there wasn't really anything he ...
Family ties can unravel if succession not ...
Talbot Boggs
Many Canadian entrepreneurs who have spent their lives building their businesses don't have a succession plan even though they know the value of having one, ...
Shopping around for some good advice
Naomi Carniol
Kathleen Mackintosh wanted to open a gourmet food shop featuring high quality Ontario fruits and vegetables, cheeses, jams and meats. There was just one problem. She ...
Owners must insure their firm's success
Naomi Carniol
Before starting a small business there are many questions to ask. Is there a market for the business? How long will it take for the business to turn a profit? What ...
Before you sign . . .
Ben V. Hanuka
Buying a small franchised business in Ontario is becoming more common than ever. This is not surprising given the benefits of franchising, such as brand recognition, access to an established ...
Firm cleans up in diaper business
Jerry Langton
Susan Hood went into a franchising show looking to open a spa; she left it excited about cleaning diapers.
Sweet taste of success
Anna Piekarski
Southern Ontario's faltering manufacturing industry is leaving a bitter taste for many, but there is one sweet spot of success with a global reach.
Female hockey stars dressed to thrill
Lisa Wright
Markham sisters-in-laws' new clothing brand caters to the feminine side of the casual hockey apparel market.
Breaking rules with the big cheese
Jerry Langton
It was a cheese Guy Rubino will never forget. Rubino – founder, with his brother Michael, of Rain – recalls a busy night when a friend of his walked through the door. ...
Everything's just Peachy at this bakery
Emily Saso
Sugar, flour and milk. Baking is synonymous with this trio of ingredients and seems unimaginable without it. But for Peachy Yutangco, owner of Organic Oven, baking ...
Canadians cook up tasty success stories in ...
Jessica Jean Martin
Canadians have a healthy appetite for franchising. In fact, there are more than 78,000 franchises representing 1,200 brands operating from coast to coast, ...
Virtual storefront finds success on Facebook
CARMEN CHAI
Internet-based social networking might seem like a waste of time to many people, but Brian Neckles has found a way to make it pay.
Beef producers go back to nature
Jerry Langton
Darryl Williams and Mark Kuglin are in the health-food business. That fact may surprise some people because their product is beef.
The Flower Lady reflects
Madhavi Acharya Tom-Yew
This is the story of Joanne Argante who, for 30 years, owned and operated Joanne's Flowers and Gifts in Oshawa.
Rock 'n' Retail
Tony Wong
As a former member of bands like iconic '70s act Lighthouse, Donald Quan was known for his innovative keyboard work and mastery of synthesized sound.
A golf course for duffers
Anna Piekarski
As golfers walk the fairways of Dragon's Fire Golf Club on its grand opening today, they are likely to notice something a bit different about the 9th hole.
Slàinte Mhath to the other Pat ...
Jerry Langton
Glancing around one of his growing empire of Irish pubs, this Pat Quinn is pleased by the busy, loud and almost overwhelmingly friendly atmosphere. Kind of ...
The lure was just too great
Jerry Langton
Tarah Cherwoniak knows how to get attention. It was deep in the Niagara Gorge, just beyond the bottom of the Falls, and there were a few dozen fishermen gathered. Despite an ...
Driven by love of hot wheels
Jerry Langton
Entrepreneur cashes in on need for secure storage for exotic cars.
Small business expectations
Small and mid-sized businesses in Canada are maintaining a cautious outlook to their futures. Highlights from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) March 2008 ...
Daughter, father are the `mechanic' duo
Mark Toljagic
Historically, the automotive trades had not been overly receptive to women – unless they adorned the pin-up calendars auto supply companies used to distribute ...
Jerry Langton
In 2006, seven million Canadian households spent more than $24 billion at online retailers. Small business owners can also take advantage of the Internet.
Blimp maker has high hopes
Jerry Langton
A big part of Rael Herman's job is answering questions from the public. That's because Herman, owner of Airship Solutions, a Toronto-based blimp manufacturer, retailer and operator, ...
Salon owner a cut above her competitors
Carmen Chai
In just five years, June Lindenfield has taken her stylish hair styling shop from a 'crawling start' to 'running marathons' thanks to hard work
Mainly because of the meat
Carmen Chai
It's a carnivore's candy land at La Boucherie, a popular butcher shop at the St. Lawrence Market.
Mompreneurs giving birth to new trend
Naomi Carniol
One year after giving birth to her daughter Peyton, Robyn Feldberg's clothing business was born.
Closing down opens new opportunities
Naomi Carniol
Lorice Haig and his business partner made a difficult decision in the early 1980s. After six years running a headhunting firm, the duo decided to shut their doors.
Keeping a close eye on the opposition
Jerry Langton
A couple of years ago, a waiter at a fine Toronto restaurant was being harassed and abused by his manager – but without any evidence, there wasn't really anything he ...
Family ties can unravel if succession not ...
Talbot Boggs
Many Canadian entrepreneurs who have spent their lives building their businesses don't have a succession plan even though they know the value of having one, ...
Shopping around for some good advice
Naomi Carniol
Kathleen Mackintosh wanted to open a gourmet food shop featuring high quality Ontario fruits and vegetables, cheeses, jams and meats. There was just one problem. She ...
Owners must insure their firm's success
Naomi Carniol
Before starting a small business there are many questions to ask. Is there a market for the business? How long will it take for the business to turn a profit? What ...
Before you sign . . .
Ben V. Hanuka
Buying a small franchised business in Ontario is becoming more common than ever. This is not surprising given the benefits of franchising, such as brand recognition, access to an established ...
Firm cleans up in diaper business
Jerry Langton
Susan Hood went into a franchising show looking to open a spa; she left it excited about cleaning diapers.
Sweet taste of success
Anna Piekarski
Southern Ontario's faltering manufacturing industry is leaving a bitter taste for many, but there is one sweet spot of success with a global reach.
Female hockey stars dressed to thrill
Lisa Wright
Markham sisters-in-laws' new clothing brand caters to the feminine side of the casual hockey apparel market.
Breaking rules with the big cheese
Jerry Langton
It was a cheese Guy Rubino will never forget. Rubino – founder, with his brother Michael, of Rain – recalls a busy night when a friend of his walked through the door. ...
Everything's just Peachy at this bakery
Emily Saso
Sugar, flour and milk. Baking is synonymous with this trio of ingredients and seems unimaginable without it. But for Peachy Yutangco, owner of Organic Oven, baking ...
Canadians cook up tasty success stories in ...
Jessica Jean Martin
Canadians have a healthy appetite for franchising. In fact, there are more than 78,000 franchises representing 1,200 brands operating from coast to coast, ...
Virtual storefront finds success on Facebook
CARMEN CHAI
Internet-based social networking might seem like a waste of time to many people, but Brian Neckles has found a way to make it pay.
Beef producers go back to nature
Jerry Langton
Darryl Williams and Mark Kuglin are in the health-food business. That fact may surprise some people because their product is beef.
The Flower Lady reflects
Madhavi Acharya Tom-Yew
This is the story of Joanne Argante who, for 30 years, owned and operated Joanne's Flowers and Gifts in Oshawa.
Rock 'n' Retail
Tony Wong
As a former member of bands like iconic '70s act Lighthouse, Donald Quan was known for his innovative keyboard work and mastery of synthesized sound.
A golf course for duffers
Anna Piekarski
As golfers walk the fairways of Dragon's Fire Golf Club on its grand opening today, they are likely to notice something a bit different about the 9th hole.
Slàinte Mhath to the other Pat ...
Jerry Langton
Glancing around one of his growing empire of Irish pubs, this Pat Quinn is pleased by the busy, loud and almost overwhelmingly friendly atmosphere. Kind of ...
The lure was just too great
Jerry Langton
Tarah Cherwoniak knows how to get attention. It was deep in the Niagara Gorge, just beyond the bottom of the Falls, and there were a few dozen fishermen gathered. Despite an ...
Driven by love of hot wheels
Jerry Langton
Entrepreneur cashes in on need for secure storage for exotic cars.
Small business expectations
Small and mid-sized businesses in Canada are maintaining a cautious outlook to their futures. Highlights from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) March 2008 ...
Daughter, father are the `mechanic' duo
Mark Toljagic
Historically, the automotive trades had not been overly receptive to women – unless they adorned the pin-up calendars auto supply companies used to distribute ...
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