Entrepreneurship
Mike Horn’s Arctic adventure is a study in courage and willpower
Mike Horn has been described as a modern-day adventurer who continuously tests the limits of human endurance. After reading his book, Conquering the Impossible, My 12,000 Mile Journey Around the Arctic Circle (St. Martin’s Griffin), it’s hard to disagree. On August 4, 2002, Horn set out from North Cape, Norway, in a custom sail boat... »
Keswick father-son duo summit Mount Kilimanjaro
On December 20, 2009, Keswick, Ontario resident Stephen Brown and his son, David, embarked on a journey of a lifetime. The father-son duo set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. During their two-week adventure, Stephen and David encountered numerous obstacles and challenges in their attempt to reach the summit. Although they... »
Mark Cuban discusses HD & 3-D technology
Mark Cuban is one of the few high-profile CEOs who writes a popular blog and who isn’t afraid to speak his mind. His blog is a must-read for me, and his interviews are always fascinating. Here he is, speaking to a WSJ reporter about HD, 3-D and other hot technologies at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show... »
One Brick at a Time
As we approach the end of 2009, and the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century, I want to share with readers a video by Will Smith called the One Brick at a Time Campaign. The video is a series of interview clips of Smith from over the years, where the Grammy... »
Harper’s Magazine story about newspaper decline disappoints
The November edition of Harper’s magazine carries an article entitled “Final Edition – Twilight of the American newspaper,” written by Richard Rodriguez. The article was a disappointment on many levels. I expected a thoughtful analysis of the decline of newspapers in North America, with new revelations and data thrown in for good measure. I expected... »
National Post lives on
The rumour mill was abuzz on Friday with speculation that the National Post might have to suspend publication if CanWest Media wasn’t allowed to restructure its assets. Thankfully, the courts have agreed with the CanWest proposal and the Post will live on. The thought of a Post-less Canada seemed to fill some readers on the... »
Thomas Friedman’s new untouchables
Thomas Friedman writes in the New York Times, on October 20: “Those who are waiting for this recession to end so someone can again hand them work could have a long wait. Those with the imagination to make themselves untouchables — to invent smarter ways to do old jobs, energy-saving ways to provide new services,... »
PROFIT magazine hosting a free seminar – success strategies for your business
Profit magazine and Canadian Business Online are hosting their second annual online business seminar, on Thursday October 15. This year’s theme will focus on “the secrets of fast growth,” “the power of free PR,” “SEO strategies that work” and “how to grow with social media.” The seminar is free of charge and lasts about an... »
10 reasons to contact your customers today
There’s an old expression in sales: Out of sight, out of mind. If customers forget that you exist, they’ll be less inclined to remember you when they need your product or service. In sales, maintaining regular contact with clients goes hand-in-hand with providing exceptional service. It helps to build relationships. It often leads to new... »
Wise advice from Inc. columnist Joel Spolsky
Joel Spolsky is a columnist for Inc. magazine, who writes about his experiences as a software developer and an entrepreneur. He is also co-founder and CEO of Fog Creek Software and writes a popular blog about software. In the latest edition of Inc., Spolsky talks about the early days at Fog Creek Software and how... »
