by John Pickard | Oct 30, 2018 | Growing, Starting
Today we are turning the tables on our website’s curator, Jenna. Recently Jenna and her partner, Sean have purchased a company that was founded right here in Barrie! You might already be familiar with this business, as they were a staple at the Barrie Farmers’ Market:...
by Jenna Green | Feb 26, 2018 | Launching, Starting
One of the most effective skills you can have in life is powerful and effective time management. The truth is that time is the greatest equalizer in life. No matter who you are, your age, income, gender, race or religion, you have the same amount of time as the next...
by David Kantanka | Jul 23, 2017 | Starting, Success Stories
The spirit of entrepreneurship and art is alive and well in Barrie. This is evident in local Atrepreneur Angela Francis. I was able to get some words with this aspiring business person and she told me about some early failures leading to some fresh success. Angela is...
by John Pickard | Jul 4, 2017 | Growing, Starting
Every once in a while an entrepreneur will ask me, “What is the most important thing I need to know?”. My stock answer is always the same. “Your rich uncle’s phone number.” Yes, I know, I’m the Chris Rock of the business world (insert crowd laughter). Over the...
by Dave Hyde | Jun 29, 2017 | Starting
Some good points to keep in mind here as we move away from the flawed culture of multi-tasking towards the more efficient (and less stressful) practice of focusing on the task at hand. This Canada Business Network article offers some quick steps to mindfulness. Can...
by Penelope Morrow | Jun 8, 2017 | Starting, Success Stories
Brendan Neskovski CEO & Operations Manager of Tea For describes himself as a huge mind map person; his line of 100% certified organic, ethically sourced, chemical free tea was production ready, but branding remained undeveloped. Central to his core problem solving...
