Articles
Igniting entrepreneurship across Nova Scotia
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Let’s say you need help growing your business, or you have an idea for starting one. Where do you start? You know there are support organizations that can help – but which one? With so many options, it can seem overwhelming at first – especially if you live in a rural area where offices might be geographically spread out. This is where Ignite Labs comes in.
Otrofy: 1001 words and phrases to a new family business
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Growing up in Ukraine, Anna Otroshchenko always dreamt of living near the ocean and her husband, Serhii, dreamt of building a family business. On July 3rd, 2018, these two dreams became a reality when Anna and Serhii moved to Halifax from Lviv, Ukraine.
How VERB Interactive is conquering the travel industry from Nova Scotia
Friday, July 19, 2019
Next time you book your Royal Caribbean cruise, Pebble Beach golf weekend or Nassau Paradise Island getaway, chances are a company in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada played a pivotal role.
CEO of client company QRA Corp appointed to Federal Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence
Friday, June 21, 2019
A local academic-turned-entrepreneur is joining the top minds in the country to tackle challenges facing the A.I. community.
A booming business, on their terms: How Side Door digitally disrupted the music industry
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
When one sets out to digitally transform the way entertainers and hosts find each other (think Uber for music shows), you’d assume a strong technology background would be a big part of the equation.
Harnessing technology and global markets: Retail Revival with eBay Canada
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Thanks to the power of technology, e-commerce, and global markets, companies have more options for export growth than ever before.
The Perfect Mix: Proposify expands in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Since 2013, Proposify set out to revolutionize the sales process with user-friendly software that streamlines the creation of business proposals. With anywhere in the world to continue this unprecedented growth, Proposify chooses Nova Scotia.
Nautel: 50 years of worry-free transmission
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
How does a radio transmission company in Nova Scotia reach 50 years of operation? Just ask Nautel.
How Webbuilders Group is building a web of happy clients
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Webbuilders Group CEO Rob Roy is, unsurprisingly, in the web building business. What is surprising is where this small New Glasgow-based company finds its clients, how it makes them happy, and what the future looks like.
Iris Booth 2.0: Q&A with Sue Siri, photographer turned tech entrepreneur
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Iris Booth creator Sue Siri is using a one-of-a-kind business model to take her unique professional photo booth global.