Self-employment

When Eva and Jim Reeves decided to trade in their respective careers to open a restaurant, they knew they had a lot to learn.
2006, December

"I saw a market need for singles who were sick of the bar scene or tired of being set up by friends," entrepreneur Travis Hartley says.
2006, November

Getting and staying organized is one of the biggest challenges for a small business owner.
2006, November

Great businesses are built by challenging the status quo. Just like entrepreneur Josh Kerbel, you've simply got to think outside the box.
2006, October

Entrepreneur Derek Henderson is part of a growing trend of recent graduates jumping into self-employment right out of school.
2006, September

We're no longer living in a nine-to-five world so a new online open late guide makes it easy to get what you want, when you want it.
2006, August

Starting a small business is risky. Many new entrepreneurs go broke because too much money goes out before enough comes in.
2006, August

People will pay big bucks to take care of their skin, as entrepreneur Ella Nunes has learned.
2006, August

Some may have thought Julia Henderson and Kevin Smith had their heads in the clouds when they launched the Helicopter Company eight years ago.
2006, August

Canadians love deals. So, it's not surprising that one Toronto entrepreneur has figured out a way to help people to save money on training and education.
2006, August

Many great small businesses are born purely by accident when a person discovers hidden talents.
2006, July

Many entrepreneurs have launched successful small businesses by bringing a taste of their homeland to Canada.
2006, July

They're young, they're ambitious and they're determined to make their own mark in the business world.
2006, July

Canadians have more money to spend than you may think. The market for luxury items is booming.
2006, June

Feudale and Derek Esposito run Alltech Solutions Inc., which offers cost-effective, on-site computer service to the home and small business markets.
2006, May

After years spent working in various salons, hairstylist Heidi Hurtarte and hair-colourist Stracey Burtch, decided to open shop for themselves.
2006, May

The Donald Cooper Corporation helps businesses reinvent themselves to improve management effectiveness and increase profitability.
2006, May

www.streamlineliving.com is a company that helps clients to prepare their home for quick and profitable sale through "home staging."
2006, May

Today Books.com offers great reading on a wide variety of topics, from business to investing to travel.
2006, April

Entrepreneurs aren't normal people. They aspire to be unique.
2006, April

Holding down a job isn't so bad if it leads to your own small business. Many people get their business inspiration while working for someone else.
2006, April

Like countless children across Canada, Rob Desveaux grew up playing hockey. Eventually, he turned his passion into a career as a hockey instructor.
2006, April

People will pay for expertise. If you're a specialist in a certain area, consider hanging it out as your small business shingle.
2006, April

Preena Chauhan received some money to launch her business as a participant in The Summer Company Program.
2006, March

Running their own summer business allows students to earn not only a paycheque, but employable skills that will boost career prospects.
2006, March

Your small business forever changes once you hire your first employee.
2006, February

Small business owners sometimes find it challenging to keep their staff motivated. Consider these tips to help you bring out the best in your team.
2006, February

Catherine Maguire's company CLM Health Group brings new and exciting natural health products to the market.
2006, February

Here are the five most common methods new entrepreneurs use to get their startup cash.
2006, February

InvestWELL Financial Inc. is a private and completely independent firm that provides accurate, unbiased and easy-to-understand financial information.
2006, February

Maxine Featherstonhaugh admits with a laugh that moving from high tech to health wasn't an intuitively obvious career change.
2006, February

Getting and staying organized is one of the biggest challenges for a small business owner.
2006, January

Successful entrepreneurs give customers what they want. That means listening carefully to customer input and making the necessary changes.
2006, January

The Young Professionals Association of Canada aims to improve the professional lives of young professionals through networking, education and events.
2006, January

The health of your company is important, so consider implementing these small business New Year resolutions.
2006, January