Use free video chat and these new tech tools to get your biz off the ground. As an entrepreneur in the 21st century, technology is your best friend as well as one of your biggest challenges. The digital age has opened the door to a whole wide world of opportunities—and competition. In order to succeed […]
Got a day or two to spend in Toronto on a business trip? Don’t waste your time lounging around your hotel room. Here are 11 things to see and do when visiting Toronto.
Is working from home the new American dream? Chances are that you’ve at least thought about it: rolling out of bed at 8:59 AM with just enough time to turn on your computer, skipping the uncomfortable clothes and the mind-numbing commute, and generally being happier overall, right?
Since the mid-2000s, a new type of work environment has been steadily gaining popularity amongst freelancers and startup entrepreneurs—the coworking space. Thanks to a sharp rise in the number of professionals who can work anywhere tables, desks, and stable internet connections can be found, these shared office spaces have popped up in many of the […]
A virtual meeting is unlikely to replace in-person meetings entirely, but with rapid expansion and developing technologies, companies are cutting costs conducting virtual meetings while team members are geographically apart. While effective meetings generally follow a similar guideline, doing virtual work in the online meeting room can present a unique set of challenges -- here […]
Home is where the heart is. That’s what they say, right? Or maybe it’s this: Home is wherever you hang your hat. Regardless, Home can be wherever you want Home to be, especially these days: a recent poll by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that "24 percent of employed people did some or all […]
There comes a time in people’s lives where wanderlust—that unshakeable urge to travel and see the world—takes hold. Travelling the world offers people new perspectives, unforgettable experiences, and spiritual fulfilment. However, with transportation, food, and lodging all considered, it can be an expensive endeavour to travel. Currencies are always changing, too, so your money’s worth […]
Busy? On the go? Too much on your plate? No matter how you say it, there’s always more to do than time allows. These apps will help maximize your time, keeping you as efficient as can be. Echo Sign: Lets you directly sign and send contracts right from your mobile phone. Trello: Great for managing […]
Imagine bringing a NASA astronaut into your classroom to tell your students about what it’s like to spend a day in the international space station. Does this idea seem far-fetched? It shouldn’t! With online conference and video calling on your side, the sky really is the limit for your class. This guide illustrates the nearly […]
What will soon be North America's tallest wood framed building is under construction at the University of British Columbia (UBC). One of the world's new "wooden skyscrapers," it demonstrates that environmentally friendly wood can be used as the framework to build large structures just as economically and safely as less ecological concrete, glass and steel. […]
