Business

  • How to grow and expand your business: Tips from a successful entrepreneur
    Watson Design Inc. (WD) is a custom trophy design studio, crafting boutique awards for businesses around the world. In 2013, Canadian Immigrant interviewed its founder, Andrew Watson, an Australian native who had recently immigrated to Vancouver and started the business. Over ten years later, the business has expanded and continues to ...
  • The importance of a mid-year review for entrepreneurs
    As an entrepreneur, it’s vital to pause and evaluate your progress, goals, and strategies. A mid-year check-in serves as the perfect opportunity to reflect on your achievements, realign your priorities, and make adjustments for the remainder of the year. This practice not only helps you stay on course but also ...
  • Local startup launches scholarship program to support culinary entrepreneurs
    A partnership between Toronto’s George Brown College (GBC) and local food delivery marketplace and online platform for food sellers, Cookin, is helping culinary students launch and grow their online food business. Running until the end of June, seven students from GBC chosen through a competitive application process and mentored by renowned ...
  • How Mindset Can Influence Financial And Business Success
    GETTY I often reflect on the journey that has led me from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success. People often enquire about the secrets behind my achievements and how I managed to transform a meager $10 investment into a thriving multi-billion naira conglomerate over the course of 15 years. The ...
  • Why African Entrepreneurs Embrace Business Education
    GETTY Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of economic progress, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up 90% of all businesses. These SMEs are more than just companies; they are the engines of job creation, contributing “up to 40% of national income (GDP) in emerging economies.” However, a closer look reveals a gap. Many of ...