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Yahoo buys startup run by British teen for millions

Posted on March 27, 2013 by sysadmin

One of Britain’s youngest Internet entrepreneurs has hit the jackpot after selling his top-selling mobile application Summly to search giant Yahoo. Seventeen-year-old Nick d’Aloisio, who dreamed up the idea for the content-shortening program when he was studying for his exams, said he was surprised by the deal. As with its other recent acquisitions, Yahoo didn’t disclose how much it is paying for .. Continue reading →

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Small business owners still feeling ‘fiscal cliff’ pinch

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin

Small-business owners’ confidence was virtually flat in January, as entrepreneurs failed to recoup losses sparked by December’s scare about the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Continue reading →

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Media Advisory: Women Entrepreneurs Get Ready for GroYourBiz in Toronto

Posted on November 12, 2012 by admin

Advisory Group Provides Guidance for Women Entrepreneurs Looking to Take the Next Step. Continue reading →

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Wealthy Investors Want ETFs

Posted on November 3, 2012 by admin

We know that wealthy individuals enjoy nice cars and homes, but where do they invest their money? Continue reading →

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Small business less than satisfied with banks

Posted on October 20, 2012 by admin

Small firms are big business for the banks. So why do entrepreneurs feel the service they’re getting doesn’t measure up Continue reading →

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Create entrepreneurs to stem out-migration, says expert

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

A labour history expert from the University of New Brunswick says creating entrepreneurs is one key to stemming the latest tide of regional out-migration. Continue reading →

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New Initiative to Commercialize South Africa’s Tech Innovation Harvests Skills, Knowledge and Connections of Expatriates

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

Silicon Valley-Based SABLE Accelerator Forms Trusted Global Network of South African Experts to Mentor and Assist Entrepreneurs, Product Innovators and Universities With New Venture Growth, Technology Transfer and Foreign Market Access Continue reading →

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The best countries for entrepreneurs

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

 The best countries for entrepreneurs do not necessarily have the biggest economies. Continue reading →

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Canadian online pharmacy pioneer arrested in U.S.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by admin

Andrew Strempler, a Manitoba man who was one of the first entrepreneurs in the cross-border online pharmacy industry, has been arrested in Florida and is facing charges related to the sale of foreign and counterfeit medicines, CBC News has confirmed. Continue reading →

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Dans une proportion de deux contre un, les entrepreneurs canadiens croient que l’économie américaine va s’améliorer, selon un sondage de BMO

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC–(Marketwire – 9 mai 2012) – BMO Banque de Montréal a publié aujourd’hui les résultats d’un sondage qui démontrent que dans une proportion de deux contre un, les entrepreneurs canadiens s’attendent à ce que l’économie américaine s’améliore. Continue reading →

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