Category: StartUp | ScaleUP

Futurpreneur Canada: Fueling Passion of Young Entrepreneurs

Futurpreneur Canada has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. Futurpreneur programs offer financing, mentoring, and business support for early stage businesses. By providing early-stage financing, mentorship and other resources, Futurpreneur supports aspiring entrepreneurs age 18-39 launch successful businesses that contribute to sustainable economic development in their communities and for…

Creating your Leadership Community

Anyone who has been a leader knows it can be a very lonely job. It’s challenging to find people you can trust to share ideas with or vent frustrations before solving problems, and you certainly can’t share your thoughts with those you lead. And yet, leaders need to begin the process of creating community in…

Step by step | How to start an online business

Running a business can have a powerful impact on your life and the lives of those around you. But before you can run a business, you need to learn how to start an online business. There’s never a specific right time to start a business. Learning how to own a business is like starting a relationship.…

How to Start a Business

Running a business can have a powerful impact on your life and the lives of those around you. But before you can run a business, you need to learn how to start a business. There’s never a specific right time to start a business. Learning how to own a business is like starting a relationship. You…

Customer Acquisition: How to (Profitably) Gain New Customers for Your Business

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur trying to win over your first ten customers or a seasoned veteran acquiring your 10,000th, customer acquisition never stops being relevant. But for many business owners, sales can be unpredictable and gaining new customers can feel like a game of chance. If you want to grow your business consistently and profitably, you need…

Stakeholder Connections Strengthen Performance

Many businesses are thriving in spite of the major challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic through increased stakeholder connections that strengthen worker and customer commitments, resulting in greater company performance. One common thread among companies that are weathering the storm most successfully is an authentic and integrated commitment to purpose larger than profitability or growth.…