Mark Healy, partner, Torque Customer Strategy
Strategy

Marketing fundamentals still matter

Nuggets of wisdom from experts in the retail trenches

Panellists, from left: Mitch Joel, Amber MacArthur, and moderator Noel Hulsman.
Panel discussion

Twitter, Facebook et al.: Are they worth it?

Small businesses can capitalize on social media -- or fail spectacularly

Marnie Walker sold her bus firm Student Express.
Selling your business

Even the Great One could use an exit strategy

High-octane entrepreneurs are usually too busy to consider the implications of leaving their businesses through early retirement or buyout

Chul Lee, chief technical officer and co-founder of Thoora.
Technology

Startup makes Internet buzz its business

Sweeping cyberspace for the news is easy; determining what everyone is really talking about is hard. The brains behind Toronto-based newcomer Thoora think they finally have the right broom

Cisco BizWise Video Tips

Loudon Owen and Michel Vulpe, the guys who took on Microsoft and won.

Podcast

How to protect your intellectual property

Entrepreneurs who took on Microsoft talk about the lessons learned during the fight

Technology

3-D firm set to catch next wave in home-entertainment world

'There's a huge 3-D tsunami coming,' says chief of Montreal company

Frogbox makes your move green

A simple idea finds legs in a West Coast firm that offers plastic moving boxes

Incentives

Job well done? Small businesses use credit-card points to reward staff

Programs are becoming a way to keep staff happy and productive

Venture capital

Deep pockets still available despite downturn

CEO of I Love Rewards fuels expansion into U.S. market by networking, casting a wider venture-capital net

Technology

Website headaches? A little levity can help

Now an expert in Web marketing, Paul Chato of the Frantics comedy troupe has some advice for entrepreneurs

Economy

Ready for the recovery? Learn to live with risk

Don't sit cautiously on the sidelines, two experts say, look for positive signs in your sector and then don't delay

Diversity

The business case for hiring skilled immigrants

Mentoring and internship programs can be a win-win for employers and job candidates alike, panel members point out

Want good PR? Think bold

Look at where you fit within your industry, then step out – and stand out, says Mia Wedgbury

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Incubator poll

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, how prepared are you for retirement?

Interactive Puzzles

Challenge yourself with today's puzzles

Crossword Puzzles

Sudoku Puzzles

The Money Game
How to get their money

Credit is crunched. IPOs have all but dried up. Banks are pulling back and investors are in full retreat. Need cash? You better know how to impress these guys

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Expert Panel
Jordan Banks

Managing Partner, Thunder Road Capital

Jordan Banks
Michael Furdyk

Co-founder, TakingITGlobal

Michael Furdyk
Mark Healy

Partner, Torque Customer Strategy

Mark Healy
Debra Horsfield

Practice Leader, OE Watson Wyatt Worldwide

Debra Horsfield
Dan MacDonald

President and CEO, InNOVAcorp

Dan MacDonald
Mark McQueen

President and CEO, Wellington Financial

Mark McQueen
Dr. Rebecca Reuber

Professor of Strategic Management, Rotman School of Management, U of T

Rebecca Reuber
Mark Satov

President and founder of Satov Consultants

Mark Satov
Catherine Samuel

Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Catherine Samuel
Mia Wedgbury

President and Co-Founder, High Road Communications

Mia Wedgbury
Mat Wilcox

CEO, Wilcox Group

Mat Wilcox
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