Entrepreneur

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The beginner’s guide to opening a pot shop

The how-to you need to read before getting into cannabis retail
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Justin Trudeau wore our Muslim hipster socks

The Qureshys explain how Halal Socks got on the prime minister’s feet. Twice.
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Michele Romanow wants to be a helpful Dragon

The E-commerce entrepreneur talks about business risks—and earning her first dollar
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How to succeed at e-commerce: Own your lane

The best online businesses thrive in a crowded marketplace by narrowing their focus and dominating a niche.
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Canadian smart bike startup raises $820k

Vanhawks Valour co-founder explains the value of connections
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Why student entrepreneurs should learn how to pitch

For young people aiming to be their own boss, knowing how to woo investors is key
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Social networking comes to Burma

Rita Nguyen launched the first Burmese mobile social media app, working in an area where others fear to tread
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East Coast Lifestyle earns an A+ in Marketing 101

Atlantic Canadians can’t get enough of a feel-good brand that started as a school project
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Space tourists flock to the heavens

Virgin Galactic’s rides aren’t cheap. But 700 people have already bought in.
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Entrepreneurs get head starts on campus

Waterloo’s VeloCity and Ryerson’s DMZ nurture startups