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Harry Rosen, right, is Ray Cao's business champion. They are seen together in Harry Rosen's Toronto office.
Art of the Pitch

Champions help startups punch above their weight

Finding a well-connected advocate is often cheaper – and more valuable – than entrepreneurs think

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Daniel Tisch, president of Argyle Communications is photographed on Mar 4 2011 with two awards the pr company won for work done in 2010. The large trophy at right is from the Canadian Public Relations Society and was awarded for their work in crisis communications during a peanut butter recall. The one at left is from the the International Association of Business Communicators and is the People's Choice award as voted on by members. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Art of the Pitch

The payoffs of owning the podium

Businesses that put the effort into winning awards say the benefits make it all worthwhile

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Mark Reid sold Cityfone to Rogers for $26M in 2010. He lives in Vancouver and just bought land on Salt Spring and some sheep while planning for his next business.
Art of the Pitch

Cashing out? Get the best price

Sharp entrepreneurs’ advice: Don’t go it alone

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Public relations

Method not as important as the message

Tweets and status updates offer a real connect with customers, as long as you know your audience

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Alim Somani, a University of Waterloo grad and co-founder of Infusion Development Corp., a fast-growing software company is photographed at his offices in Toronto, Ont. Nov. 23, 2010. (Photo by Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail)
Expansion abroad

Going global, with a little help from your friends

Leveraging business relationships at home can help you expand abroad

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The Art of the Pitch

Buying in to make a big sale

Rhino Marketing capitalized on a sponsorship deal with the Vancouver Canucks to score new clients

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Bill Hourston
Art of the Pitch

Navigating government contracts pays off

Bidding process has grown more transparent but more complicated, too. One misstep and your effort might be for naught

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Andrew Osis, President & CEO of Multiplied Media, with display panels in his office.
Art of the Pitch

Protect company’s interests when forming partnerships

Multiplied Media built out its business case before it approached Ping Mobile with a proposal

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Jonathan Lister of LinkedIn is photographed at his offices in Toronto, Ont. Sept. 30/2010. (Photo by Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail)
Art of the Pitch

The tricks to recruiting top talent

Rising stars are looking for equity stakes, workplace culture and a chance to make a difference

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Ali Asaria is the president and CEO of Well.ca an online retailer which sells virtually anything you might find in a Shoppers Drug Mart, minus the pharmaceuticals.
The Art of The Pitch

A case study on luring investment angels

Ali Asaria went through an obstacle course to get the funds for Well.ca.

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