The 150th Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce Business Awards will be held this evening at the Bayshore. Cocktail hour beings at 5pm and dinner will be served at 6:15. Tickets are $79 for members, and $89 for non-members. The Chamber Award Nominations are open to all businesses, not only Chamber members.  The judging is done […]

A seasoned investor offers a handy three-step process to halt panic and get a handle on a challenge that seems beyond you. Ambition is all about pushing yourself beyond your perceived limits. If you’re not taking on reach goals and slightly terrifying challenges than you’re unlikely to reach your full potential. Which all sounds good […]

Nothing about Owen Sound’s The Bleeding Carrot can be taken at face value. From the menu to the mandate it upholds with every customer, there is a history with this business that, like many, started when its owner had to leave his previous job. Jim Ansell, owner and manager of The Bleeding Carrot was forced […]

It’s starting to feel like everyone wants to own a start-up these days. We asked 13 successful young founders to share their best advice for actually starting a successful company. We all know what it’s like to soul-search, but no one does it quite so well as recent college graduates, many of whom entertain dreams […]

Every entrepreneur needs to present at some point. From apologies to information overload, a primer on what not to do. As you grow your company, you will find yourself standing in front of an audience more often. After all, you are the best person to take your message to the masses: You feel the most […]

We learned the hard way: Not everyone is cut out for management. It’s great when an employee does a superior job, isn’t it? The person does good work, shows up on time and is pleasant to work with. Over time, it’s natural that we would want to promote the person. The progression seems logical, obvious, […]

Management skills don’t make an entrepreneur great. Neither does access to capital or innovative thinking. It’s something much more simple. What makes an entrepreneur successful? Some people believe it’s the ability to innovate. However, many startups are refinements of existing business models or improvements on how everyday products and services are delivered. Being innovative helps, […]

Learning how to delegate is crucial for a successful CEO. However, there are certain areas of your business that should always be under your control. Here are five. There is such a push for leaders to delegate to their subordinates that it would be understandable for a business owner or CEO to think her job […]