Revved up for the economic recovery? Run this five-point inspection to ensure your business enters the recovery firing on all cylinders (more…)
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This may not seem like the best time for a startup, but the downturn has slowed the runaway train that was Alberta’s economy to a pace allowing plenty of new riders to climb aboard. (more…)
by Scott Messenger (more…)
As CEO of the Venture Alberta Forum, a group of front-line investors that has financed dozens of Alberta startups, it’s part of Randy Thompson’s job to recognize a good business pitch when he sees one. Here are a few of his tips on currying the favour of the angel investor. (more…)
THIS MONTH
The Rozsa awards recognize, celebrate and promote individual excellence in arts management. In this month’s Winners’ Circle One-on-Ones the 2008 Rozsa Award winners share their thoughts on excellence and the issues surrounding arts management.
Interview by Rachel Singh
THE PARTICIPANTS
Les Siemieniuk, general manager of the Calgary Folk Music Festival
Recipient of the 2008 Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management
Bob Davis, executive director of the Rosebud Theatre in Drumheller
Recipient of the 2008 Rozsa Innovation Award
Murray Kilgour, principal of the School of Alberta Ballet
Recipient of the 2008 Rozsa Education Award (more…)
Carmie Nearing: owner and chef, Spoon Fed Soup (more…)
Dean Andres of Calgary-based Carmen Creek Gourmet Meats, recipients of the 2008 Royal Bank of Canada’s Small Business of the Year award, offers his thoughts and advice on small business strategies. (more…)
Meet a handful of entrepreneurs who saw big opportunities within small markets (more…)
(And when you shouldn’t.) A small business person’s guide to bridging skill gaps for growth and profit (more…)
A Canmore couple makes going green easier to swallow (more…)
