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June 01, 2010

Toronto’s birthplace and always-beating heart, St. Lawrence is where the industrious merchant spirit of old times still thrives.

Upwardly mobile Leaside clings to independent spirit

May 18, 2010

Upscale shopping and a family atmosphere are not mutually exclusive in Leaside, where an independent spirit still thrives.

High Park the backdrop to Toronto's next boom 'hood

May 04, 2010

With the great park as their backdrop, the neighbourhoods of High Park and Roncesvalles thrive on diversity and youth.

It's easy for small business to stay small in the Village

April 20, 2010

A true village to its core, Bloor West Village is a tight little microcosm of stores, schools and residential perks all designed to make the area self-sufficient.

The Junction’s getting trendy

March 30, 2010

Rapid social change has made The Junction one of the trendiest neighbourhoods for homebuyers and a lucrative launch point for small business.

Literally a literary success

March 29, 2010

“If your first year is your worst year, we should be fine,” says Christopher Sheedy, owner of  Re: Reading (548 Danforth Ave.). Celebrating their “paper” anniversary this coming Easter weekend, the sizeable used book shop has become a community icon for more than just its selection of collectibles, first-editions, DVDs and soft covers.

Food and drink the order of the day on diverse Danforth

March 23, 2010

Food and drink is king on the Danforth, a small but vibrant neighbourhood where an Irish pint goes great with a Greek gyro or a roll of sushi.

Downsview's rep as recreation hub good for business

March 16, 2010

Sport is big business in North Toronto’s Downsview neighbourhood, bringing in clients that help other small businesses prosper as well.

Fitness fusion in Forest Hill

November 17, 2009

Fusion is a word we often hear in reference to food, music, clothing and a plethora of other things. One thing we often don’t associate with fusion, however, is fitness — but that may change.

For the love of music

October 23, 2009

There are decisions made in pivotal moments in everyone’s life that changes the course of their lives.

‘There’s actually no bad time, ever, to start a business’, expert says

October 23, 2009

A number of government initiatives launched this year could be helping small businesses not only survive, but thrive.

A passion for healing

October 22, 2009

Selling relaxation can be a stressful business, says Nova Scotian entrepreneur Catherine Whittaker.

And the SavvyMom of the year is…

October 20, 2009

Canada’s top mom-entrepreneur of 2009 is proof that mom-entrepreneurs succeed best when they help support each other.

Is your small business ready for tax season?

October 19, 2009

It’s been a rough year of lay-offs and downsizing for a lot of Canadians. As the labour market imploded and shed jobs, many former employees who found themselves out on the street decided to manage the situation by going into business for themselves. 


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