We lack the tools to manage the 21st century economy
At the recently-concluded World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a surprising number of economic papers…
Avast ye swabbies: CRTC asked to crack down on Internet pirates
Last weekend while the National Hockey League all-star extravaganza was taking place in Tampa Bay,…
Nothing in life is simple any more
I just learned a new acronym: VUCA, which stands for volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.…
What to do if your startup is suffering Founderitis
Think of entrepreneurs as explorers. To survive and thrive, they have to confront an ever-changing…
6 powerful ways to make a positive first impression
You're at a business conference and you turn to the stranger standing next to you.…
Beware of the revolving-door venture capitalist
For a start-up that takes its fundraising seriously, it has to allow its CEO to…
TPP2 death knell for supply management, and that’s a good thing
Canada is making its trade intentions crystal clear and that's good news for most agri-food…
Not much difference between angel investors and VCs anymore
The start-up is going well and now it’s time to pursue capital. The friends and…
Who’s paying attention to the essential details in your business?
I had a letter returned to me this week. I’d sent payment to a subscription…
Deboning the backbone of the Canadian economy
With its filleting knife in hand, the Trudeau government in July 2017 announced changes to…