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Taking care of your health and wellness may seem like an obvious thing to do, yet so many of us continue to choose unhealthy habits or get too caught up in the day-to-day hustle and bustle to make time for self-care.
Starting a new business is a thrilling adventure, bringing both excitement and challenges. Mentors are experienced guides who help startups navigate through their business development, offering valuable insights, direction and clarity while supporting their road map to success.
Small business is big in Canada, accounting for 97.8 per cent of all businesses. While it’s the engine of our economy, the profession is both rewarding and challenging. It’s been shown that business owners with education in entrepreneurship have an 80- to 90-per cent chance of success.
The tattoo industry is booming in Airdrie, with four new studios opening up shop in just the last two years.
A new vegetarian grocery store on Airdrie’s Main Street offers its customers a taste of the world, including produce shipped fresh from India.
Sometimes experiencing adversity creates the best mentors in the future. Laura Croutch remembers the deep sting of isolation and having to rely on herself from a young age as she navigated a challenging home environment.
Have you ever fallen in love with an idea? Perhaps the most simplistic version of this concept is what my dad calls, “a buck a dream.” You purchase a lottery ticket and lose yourself in daydreams of what life will be like when you do, in fact, win.
You’ve taken the leap — now, where’s your parachute? That’s where a group of 30-plus mentors come in. Airdrie’s SMARTstart program matches new entrepreneurs with a one-on-one mentor who is eager to share their wisdom, experience and guidance.
While the Great Resignation is ongoing in Canada, there is another trend that appears to be on the horizon – Canadians creating their own jobs. According to FreshBooks’ Canadian Self-Employment Report, an estimated seven million Canadians expect to transition to self-employment.
The best part of running a business in Airdrie is becoming part of the community, says the newest owner of Smitty’s Restaurant, Desikan Thiruvendipuram.
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