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  Aileen McManamon, Entrepreneur in Residence
  Sarah Morton, Entrepreneur in Residence
  5 Best Free Apps for Startups for 2018
  4 Tips to Amplify Your Social Media
  Christmas Office Party? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
  4 Reasons Why Startups Should Take Advantage of Business Intelligence
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  There is a lot of attention on growing business via export these days, enhanced by things like the NAFTA renegotiation discussions and the signing of new trade agreements. Hopefully, as a business owner, you are asking yourself, "How can I benefit from these opportunities?" All experts will agree that a good Export Plan should not […]
  As a startup in this digital age, you bet that there are creative solutions out there to help entrepreneurs save time, money, or headache. Here are our top 5. Vidyard Vidyard (Chrome extension) captures videos and uploads it for you. You share the link to the video/upload it directly into Gmail or Youtube. With one […]
  So you've started your accounts and are building your followership. You know how to use the tools, but want to take it to the next level. Here are some more intermediate steps you can take to get closer to your ideal customer or client through social media. 1. Use all of the tools and connect […]
  Every year companies have holiday office parties and every year someone will become the 'talk of the town' but not for the best reasons! Here are the answers to 5 key questions to ask yourself BEFORE you attend that next holiday get together. 1. Do I have to go? Just being there is 80 percent […]
  From my research, I noticed that a lot of startups do not track their metrics. At first, I thought it was because some founders are not analytical. But one day, a startup told me the answer. "I don't have enough data to track! [It is not reflective of my business.]"- Montreal Startup What is data? […]
  I know, I know. Another year is going by and you're not where you want to be in your business. First off don't panic! Prospects can sense desperation in sales people from a mile away and they'll cross the street just to pretend they didn't see you coming. Take a deep breath, be calm and […]
  You have a great idea, enough cash to get started and the determination to make your venture a success. But what should you name your new company? Here are a few things to bear in mind when naming your new business. 1. Brand positioning What do you want the name to communicate about your products […]
  Everyone Needs a Backup Plan
  Last month I stepped away from my desk for a short time, leaving my phone in plain sight. During my brief absence, someone stopped into the office to ask for directions and left with my phone. It took a while for me to notice it was gone, but when I did, panic set in. After […]
  INSURING YOUR SUCCESS- Part 2
  In my last blog, I discussed how to protect your family and business with life insurance. Here are two more ideas for you to build a strong safety net. Idea #2 Protect yourself with Disability and Critical Illness insurance Disability Insurance (DI) and Critical Illness insurance (CI) are complementary types of coverage, and are often […]
  INSURING YOUR SUCCESS- Part 1
  An entrepreneur's optimism is a key factor in her success. And yet, that same optimism can sometimes lead business owners to gloss over the troubling "What if…?" questions. Despite our attempts to control our destiny, life happens. The difference between a successful, long term business owner and financial ruin may just come down to having […]