Today, the Canadian government announced a new support package for Canadian business owners and their employees who are affected by COVID-19. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will replace two previously announced benefits, the Emergency Care Benefit & Emergency Support Benefit.The CERB will give qualified workers who have lost income due to COVID-19, including those […]
With constant updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping on top of all the information available can be overwhelming, especially when you’re also trying to run a small business. Our team has been combing through the information available online and has curated some resources we think will be most useful for small business owners.We will […]
What would you do with an extra 15k? At Futurpreneur, we know that launching a business can be tough, especially for young entrepreneurs. There are so many different start-up costs, and the reality is that young people often have the hardest time accessing loans to start their businesses. That’s why starting June 18, 2019, we are now […]
Digital marketing is one of the most efficient and effective ways for businesses of any size to further extend their reach and significantly grow their customer base. What is Digital Marketing? Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services with the help of digital channels or mediums, mainly on the internet. It encompasses everything from […]
Things are moving very quickly for Vijay Ranganathapura and his tech company IQRoots Inc. The Futurpreneur-supported business is expanding its presence into the US after launching just two years ago, having already secured clients in both Canada and India. The Brampton company’s flagship technology, Veue, is a voice-enabled mobile application or plug-in that allows people to share […]
If you’re trying to grow your small business, it’s time to get over any fears you may have about the words Big Data. No longer is it just being used by big companies, as small business owners are steadily harnessing the power of data to scale up. “It’s a new age and it’s a way to keep […]
Rapid growth isn’t right for every company. Taylan Pince, CEO of Hipo, explains why sustainability and team happiness are vital ingredients for long-term success. When I tell people that my technology company regularly turns down seed funding, they look at me sideways. But here’s what many don’t realize: rapid growth may not be the best thing […]
At Futurpreneur, a huge part what we do is providing mentorship and financing for young entrepreneurs – that’s simply fundamental to our mission. And it’s only through our partnerships that we’re truly able to go a step further to help people reach their business goals. Take our partnership with TD in Atlantic Canada, now in it’s third […]
At Futurpreneur Canada, we’re proud to be part of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (YEA), an international group of leading entrepreneurship organizations across the G20 countries. The Alliance represents over 500,000 young entrepreneurs, and together we work to help shape, mould, develop and refine the strategies needed to promote and strengthen entrepreneurship globally.As G20 YEA […]
Keeping up with the times: How HireUp is changing the centuries-old resume Caitlyn Ngu speaks with confidence, citing facts, figures and anecdotes at a blistering pace. Mind you, this is someone who has pitched in front of big-time investors on Dragons’ Den. She’s also pursuing a path in the male-dominated tech world. “Being a solo founder, being a […]
Prepared for The Richmond Economic Development Office. Original article can be found here. Dedicated focus on reducing a business’ waste streams can provide huge cost savings; savings that compound every week of the year. But without waste management expertise, it’s easy for leaders to underestimate how much money they’re leaving in the trash. Jaclyn McPhadden, […]
Futurpreneur mentor Jennifer Nickerson shares her tips for getting the most out of your mentor to build success for your small business. Entrepreneurship is at the heart of every role Jennifer Nickerson has played, from operating her grandmother’s local pub to running her own small business. So when the opportunity arose to support small business […]
When Angel immigrated to Canada to unite with his wife Michelle, he left behind a 15-year career working as a chef in top restaurants and hotels in Havana, Cuba. In Canada, he had no credit, spoke very little English, and had to adjust to a dramatically different culture.But Michelle says she was determined to not […]
The thought of starting her own business hadn’t occurred to Jenna until a period of self-honesty about the sources of pain and joy in her life.In 2017, after years of developing chronic pain conditions from sitting at desk jobs, Jenna was feeling quite concerned about her health. The possibility of needing surgery, despite only being […]
We’re excited to announce that six of our unique and talented Futurpreneur craft-makers will be showcasing their work and products at one of the largest and best-attended craft shows in North America, the One of a Kind Show, March 27-31, 2019 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. Learn about our artistic entrepreneurs and their businesses below. […]
Eric Muellejans has a simple piece of advice for entrepreneurs: if you want to be successful, you must build solid relationships in China.The founder of Kumovate, a Futurpreneur-supported company that manufactures an adjustable and portable leg elevation system for people with acute or chronic lower-limb injuries, recently visited China as part of the C2Can program […]
‘Tis the season for giving, and this year we’re doing just that with our #12KHOLIDAYGIVEAWAY to celebrate a milestone 12,000 entrepreneurs supported through Futurpreneur. About the contestThis holiday season, to celebrate the milestone 12,000 young entrepreneurs supported through Futurpreneur, we’re giving away 12 holiday gift packs*! Each pack, worth over $100, is filled with home-grown […]
What makes an entrepreneur succeed? This is a question that I’ve been asking myself for the past four months since I started my job at Futurpreneur Canada.I joined the Vancouver team as an Office Coordinator; a role that requires me to answer questions and engage in conversations happening all around me between our team and […]