Category Archives: Startups
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
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
Complaining Will Get Canadian Startups Nowhere
Canada’s startup landscape is far from perfect but it’s probably as good as it’s been in a long time. There is a lot of activity by entrepreneurs, who are bold, enthusiastic and opportunistic. And there’s more financing available, albeit far … Continue reading
How Viable Does a Product/Service Need to Be?
In 2005, Flock (aka the “social browser”) launched to much excitement. It bombed because it was an ambitious project prematurely launched as an alpha. Earlier this year, Research in Motion unveiled the PlayBook. It was a half-baked product rushed out … Continue reading
