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Snow Day Games Launches New Game App Jul 15, 2010 - Supporting a good cause has never been more fun. Today’s release of Fly vs. Car signifies the only game on the App Store (as far as I know) that promises to give 50% of all profits on a continual basis to a charity named Child’s Play. Child’s Play, founded in 2003 by the guys that make Penny Arcade, helps hospital-bound kids who are ill by sending games, movies and other neat stuff. It’s entire... Read More

MBO BLOG! Volume 1, Issue 3 Jul 8, 2010 - It's a chance for Metro Business Opportunities (MBO) to let you know what is going on with our organization, as well to inform you on our clients and their successes. If you hear anything about MBO or our clients and you think it would be worthwhile to let the world know please get in touch. Contact Steve Butler at sbutler@mboc.ca or call 709-738-1626 ext. 16 Read More

CBDC Business of Distinction Award Jun 29, 2010 - Metro Business Opportunities would like to congratulate this year's recipient of the Community Business Development Corporation Business of Distinction Award - Jeff LeDrew of Jumping Bean Coffee. MBO would also like to congratulate the three other finalists for the award, all of which are MBO clients. Scott Randell of Shed City, Michelle Collins of Rooms Come True, and Rick Penney of Penney Po... Read More

Networking for Green Entrepreneurs Jun 28, 2010 - Toronto Greenhouse brings together eco-friendly entrepreneurs and professionals – and the people who want to work with them. Story by Naomi Carniol a Special to Globe and Mail Update When Laur Fisher moved from New Jersey to Toronto she didn’t have a job lined up. Thanks to Toronto Greenhouse – a networking event for green business people – Ms. Fisher found work in Toronto in less than a wee... Read More

Celebrating curves: Canada's Lotis Clothing Jun 14, 2010 - Story by Lauren La Rose, The Canadian Press Katie Burke and Jessica Mealey didn't just want to cater clothes to curvy clientele — they wanted to create them. The duo were selling various plus-sized brands at their St. John's, N.L., boutique when they decided to take a shot at producing their own line. "When we were doing research on opening our store, we noticed it was very limited in ter... Read More

Do You Know the Three C's of Leadership? Mar 26, 2010 - There are three words dealing with leadership that when used together, can lead to an enormous change in your effectiveness as a Leader. These three words are “Control, Connection and Challenge”. These are words that are often thrown around when you hear people talking about leadership, but not many people address them in the way that I’d like to. I’d like to address these head on and explain t... Read More

Should You Incorporate Your Small Business? Mar 18, 2010 - Very often the question is posed to each Development Officer here at Metro Business Opportunities by the client about whether or not they should incorporate their small business. It is a decision, which should be carefully thought out before a final decision can be made. Follow this address to learn the advantages and disadvantages of each structure of business: sole proprietorship, partnershi... Read More

5 Ways Twitter Can Grow Your Online Business Mar 11, 2010 - Twitter has evolved into a cultural phenomenon very quickly. New social marketing related verbs have spawned just from the name of the website and it is growing in power every single day. Just like the days of MySpace when it first launched everyone wants to be involved in the Twitter community. If you are still one of those business owners that doesn’t think it is right for your business you ... Read More

13TH ANNUAL NLOWE CONFERENCE GEARING UP TO BE BEST YET Feb 22, 2010 - The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Conference and Entrepreneur of the Year Awards will be held April 21-22, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland in St. John’s. This year’s conference promises to surpass past events in both training opportunities and calibre of speakers – not to mention excitement! This year’s sched... Read More

When It's Smart to Turn Down Business Feb 17, 2010 - Some potential customers can do more harm than good by eating up time, energy and resources that could be better deployed elsewhere. Does ever make sense to turn down business? Read more at: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/start/business-planning/when-its-smart-to-turn-down-business/article1469548/ Read More

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