The perfect storm Even the most business-savvy entrepreneurs face challenges when dealing with the volatile energy sector. But for those without a business background, navigating this uncertain terrain can be particularly stressful. That’s a lesson Brett Haskill learned the hard way when his automotive repair company, Performance Repair Services, started fixing diesel engines for power […]
Engineering success takes more than know-how After many years working as a military engineer in the US, Ken Fincher came up with an idea that he knew might be successful not only as a business venture, but also as a way to save lives on the battlefield. Ken’s revolutionary tow bar system—designed to help move […]
No one enjoys failing. When you’ve poured your heart and soul into an effort that crashes and burns, the pain can be excruciating. Yet business failure is a part of running a company at one point or another. So, should you find yourself down and out, focus on the upside. It will help you get […]
For many businesses, asset-based loans can be the perfect solution when they’re short on working capital but don’t currently qualify for a traditional loan. The key is finding the right funding partner that is willing to learn about your business, understand your challenges, and then work with you to find the optimal solution that will […]
A fast road to success When Claudia Harvey, CEO and Co-Founder of Dig It Apparel Inc, and her partner came up with the idea for Dig It Handwear® —a line of utility/gardening gloves specifically targeted to women because they could protect hands and manicured nails—they knew it was a good one. Still, they weren’t prepared […]
Getting the right tools to the trade For 17 years, BioTools has been innovating and producing many of the scientific instruments critical to both pharmaceutical and university bio-research. After the business moved to Jupiter, Florida—an emerging biotech centre that has also attracted research institutes such as Scripps and the Max Planck Institute for Neuroscience—some of […]
