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Entrepreneurship Challenges: Financing

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:00:25 +0000

For any business owner, the challenges are many – marketing, business growth, profitability and (amongst others) the ever-present challenge of financing. While financing can be a challenge to existing businesses, particularly those looking to expand, in this blog entry I’d like to examine how it impacts start-ups.

Prior to coming to OIN, I spent nearly 7 years in the financial services industry. While I focused heavily on insurance and investments, I did spend a significant amount of time with mortgages and leasing. I was in the industry during a very interesting time, the beginning of this economic shift or recession. All throughout I also managed to see how financing has changed and what it means for business owners.

So, what is Digital Napkin?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:29:45 +0000

Digital Napkin

Digital Napkin is a web site set up to encourage up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Sarnia Lambton to share their ideas, strategies and wisdom with others who might be thinking about going into business for themselves. The site offers a wealth of knowledge and pointers from people who have actually experienced the pitfalls of self-employment as well as motivational strategies to keep others on course.

Many find the resources on the site useful, including grant and funding programs and contact information about the municipal, provincial and Federal agencies plus other on-line sites that can assist entrepreneurs.

Business Library: Driven (Kobo)

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:58:37 +0000

Price Paid: $11.99

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A great read for any immigrant entrepreneur, and especially anyone who is a fan of Dragon’s Den. Some great advice, and not what I expected. Herjavec has a nice guy image, and after reading this it’s clear to him that friends and business are two very separate things. Definitely some good advice tidbits in here!

Ideas on Ontario Initiative Network

Entrepreneurship Challenges: Financing

So, what is Digital Napkin?

Business Library: Driven (Kobo)

Business Library: Driven Kobo Review – Robert HerjavecI highly recommend this for aspiring entrepreneurs.Source: Kobo (opens in a new tab)

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