Derrick Hunter is the President of Bluesky Equities Ltd., an investment management company. Earlier this year, Derrick was named to Futurpreneur Canada’s Board of Directors.

It’s no secret that being an entrepreneur requires a strong work ethic. On top of that, there is a lot of pressure to stay constantly connected.

For Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017, our three On The Road ambassadors travelled across Canada visiting the many businesses and organizations that support Canadian entrepreneurship. Here are some highlights from their experience.

Newfoundland entrepreneur Jenn Ghaney started The Seahorse Salon with the goal of it being a “safe haven for clients with wavy, curly and textured hair.”

Yesterday, GEW On The Road Ambassador Catherine was on the road in Quebec City for the day. Here is a recap of her time in the city and some of the ‘ah-ha’ moments she had along the way.

Yesterday, our GEW On The Road ambassador Alex was on the road in Winnipeg, MB for the day. Here is a recap of his time in the city and some of the ‘ah-ha’ moments he had along the way.

Yesterday GEW On The Road Ambassador Ismail was on the road in Terrace, BC for the day. Here is a recap of his time in the city and some of the ‘ah-ha’ moments he had along the way.

Twisting the cap off and taking that first sip of fizzy goodness isn’t the most satisfying part about drinking kombucha – it’s the way it makes you feel.

Futurpreneur Canada has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. Through its business opportunities, Amway Canada has been doing the same for over 50 years.

In Québec, a few of our wonderful local volunteer business mentors are also acting as ambassadors to further support our entrepreneurs and new mentors.

Written by: Mark Cox, Managing Partner, In The Funnel Sales ConsultingSo you’ve worked your tail off to get a foot in the door with the perfect prospect for your solution, and now it’s time to show them your wares. It’s demo time, baby.Many of our clients are in the software or software-as-a-service space, and being able […]

“I had trouble finding good, clean products in the beauty world, so I made it my mission to discover new and unique brands that shared my philosophy,” said Nitasha. From that mission, The Cure Apothecary was born.

From November 13 to 19, we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in Canada and across the globe.

Do you daydream about turning your side hustle into something that allows you to quit your day job and become your own boss?

On a scale of one to five, what is your overall customer service experience at your favorite retail store?We have seen the headlines about Sears and the downfall of its operations. One of the biggest issues facing the Canadian department store was a lack of customer service presence in addition to an online e-commerce service, especially […]

Offering your service or product for free (or at a discount) at the launch of your business isn’t a bad idea to get your business off the ground, but if you’re going to charge less, you need to set clear boundaries.

Even though governments and businesses across the world have implemented greener practices, the effects of climate change are already wreaking havoc on our planet. As our sea levels increase and our landfills continue to grow, more needs to be done to ensure a brighter and greener future.Fortunately, Canadian small businesses have been leaders in creating […]

It’s time for a roundup of some great entrepreneurship and small business content we found over the last few weeks. Need a weekend read? Here’s a list of informative and interesting articles to choose from.How slower growth can get you to the finish line with less chaos by Rick Spencen – Financial PostThere is a […]