Jerry Seinfeld promotes his Netflix film ‘Unfrosted,’ which tells the story behind the launch of Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts.
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The Pop-Tart teaches an entrepreneurial lesson: While first movers may have an advantage, a fast follower often wins the game in the long run.
It is not enough to remove the unfair barriers holding women back; we also need to confront the unfair privileges propelling men forward.
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As digital media took off in the 2010s, few believed magazines could survive. While the industry isn’t what is once was, magazines are still very much alive, but why?
Immigrant entrepreneurship has a substantial positive impact on innovation in the high-tech sector.
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New research has found that technology startups with immigrant founders are more likely to pursue an exit strategy during the initial revenue stage — which is more profitable, but also more risky.
The Start-Up Visa program is designed to help foreign entrepreneurs gain permanent residence in Canada.
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The Start-Up Visa program is falling short in a number of key areas, including job creation, global trade opportunities and the long-term viability of businesses.
Almost half of Canadian entrepreneurs are experiencing mental health challenges related to stress and finances.
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Recognizing and addressing the mental health struggles of entrepreneurs is not just a matter of compassion, but is also an essential investment in society at large.
Increasing inclusivity in entrepreneurship will foster more equitable economic participation across the board.
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A recent study about hiring practices sheds light on why some jobs change between when a decision is made to hire someone, and the actual hiring process itself.
Secondary market research is the first key step in developing good marketplace intelligence.
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The market research stage is often criticized as useless and inappropriate, but it’s essential to success in business.
The Conversation Canada is celebrating its fifth anniversary. It’s one of dozens of digital news organizations that has found a niche in the changing media landscape in Canada.
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Canada is home to a growing number of new digital-born journalism organizations, even though government policy aimed at helping the news industry has focused mostly on the decline of legacy media.
Learning to create value in environments of uncertainty with limited resources is something that can help all young people build their futures, especially amid the uncertainty of COVID-19.
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A study of entrepreneurship activity at 27 universities in Canada showed an increased interest in co-op work terms where students could work in their own start-up.
Microschools gained in appeal to some parents during the pandemic.
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Microschools might be an attractive alternative to regular public schools that are wrestling with the pandemic, but they are mostly out of reach for low-income students, a researcher says.
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There’s a global trend towards ‘third age entrepreneurship’, but the motivations behind these senior start-ups might surprise.
Innovation and entrepreneurs will be essential for economies to recover and build resiliency following the pandemic. Business accelerators, a mechanism to support and grow new ventures, will need to evolve to help them survive and thrive.
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New entrepreneurs borne of the pandemic will need support to survive and thrive after the crisis. Here’s how business accelerators need to change in order to help them succeed post-pandemic.
Tech companies’ use of dual-class share structures to keep control in the hands of founders and other insiders gives a handful of people power over enormous swaths of American life.
Good governance is critical for growth. But Canadian startups haven’t yet got a handle on the importance of governance when seeking investors.
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Good business requires good governance, and startups require a particular kind of governance to help them grow and prosper. That’s why it’s so important for startups to get governance right early on.
Staying in touch with other entrepreneurs via video calls during COVID-19 builds a sense of community among startup founders, research has shown.
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How are startup entrepreneurs getting through the COVID-19 pandemic? Talking to each other to offer tips, expertise and a sympathetic ear is helpful, according to an ongoing study.