Monthly Archives: November 2011
Is Having Too Much Money Bad for Startups?
In a post yesterday on StartupNorth, iNovia Capital’s Chris Arsenault put the spotlight on three large VC deals that were recently announced – Beyond the Rack, Fixmo and Shopify. Hist post included interesting commentary about the size of the deals, … Continue reading
Why Startups Need a Demo Video
A key challenge for startups is developing compelling ways to tell the world who they are and what they do. It’s a straightforward proposition but it’s an easier said than done said process. Most startups do a good job to … Continue reading
Sorry, Canada’s Not a Startup Paradise
“Canada’s ideal environment and proactive frame of mind are setting the standard for entrepreneurial culture. In fact, 88% of survey respondents agree these qualities are putting the country on the map as a startup paradise” – Colleen McMorrow, Ernst & … Continue reading
Is “Just” Blogging Going to be Enough?
As someone who spent nearly 15 years as an ink-stained newspaper reporter, my passion is writing, which explains why I produce lots of content for this blog, the Sysomos blog and my Globe & Mail “Start” column. I pound out … Continue reading
Startup Incubators: Here, There and Everywhere
Every time you turn around, there seems to be a new Starbucks opening…and a new start-up incubator – something highlighted earlier this week by David Crow in StartupNorth. For entrepreneurs looking for a helping hand – real estate, advice, cash, … Continue reading
Do Startups Need PR Agencies?
One of the first questions a start-up asks when they’re seeking the spotlight is whether they need to hire a PR agency. The answer is: “It depends.” It depends on: – Whether a startup is ready for a PR agency. … Continue reading
