Jacqueline Dinsmore's Toronto-based company, Luvali Convertibles makes convertible bags that can be transformed into different styles by changing or reversing a slip cover or removing a strap. She is seen at her Oakville home on May 9, 2011.
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Luvali's coup, and conundrum. The Challenge: The convertible bag maker needs to be ready to fill sudden large orders from big retailers without short-changing the smaller clients that have helped the company grow.
He's 19, runs two companies and pulls in six figures. U of T student Donny Ouyang runs a web-based peer mentoring company, Rayku, that helps students get the help they need, even in the wee hours of the night.
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Protect your intellectual property. Many smaller enterprises fail to take the proper steps to guard the very things - from company names to product formulas to logos - that give their business an identity and an edge over their competitors. Plus, intellectual property protection at a glance.
Small businesses that face lousy challenges. The Lice Squad is among companies that must jump an extra hurdle: battling stigmas associated with what they have to offer.
Tech entrepreneurs flock to 'Kite Camp.' Kite surfing, like running a business, requires a love of adrenalin, the ability to make quick decisions, and the confidence to face challenges.
Ten PR tips for small businesses on a budget. Want to create a buzz about your small business without spending a fortune?
Windmill startup tilts with the wind. Horizontal-axis electrical windmills kill birds and don't always work, so Winnipeg's Global Wind tilted the entire concept
Tenants balk when landlord spikes rent. Case study: The owners of Falafel Place in Winnipeg had a decision to make when the new price was substantially higher than expected.
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