Just a few weeks ago, Lauren Rutherglen’s 10,000 TikTok followers would have expected advice on what beauty products to buy. But as she rummaged through the creamy Glossier eyeshadows, Ilia serums and Charlotte Tilbury liquid bronzers in her drawer, the Calgary-based content creator was reminded of the expensive but disappointing products that the Internet had…
How to Retire Early With Real Estate Investing: Financial Freedom
Dave Allred officially retired at age 36, just 13 years after buying his first property. He was able to achieve this feat by “reverse engineering” his financial freedom. All red is a big believer in ensuring your investments are aligned with the exact lifestyle you want. When Dave Allred was growing up, being a millionaire…
County looking for more support for Small Business Enterprise Centre
By Bob Montgomery February 24, 2023 9:23am Huron County’s Director of Economic Development says they’re looking for an increase in provincial funding for their Small Business Enterprise Centre. Vicki Lass says the center is funded partially by the county and partially by the province, and over the last few years there has not been an…
Marketing strategies for new businesses: 6 effective techniques
A solid internet presence should be a top priority in every business’s marketing plan, whether you’re starting out freshly or have been in business for a while. Considering that 97% of consumers look for local companies online, it’s crucial to connect with them in their preferred medium. But expanding a business in the modern digital…
Business Plan Competition and information series on the BCE calendar
UPDATED The BCE website now includes information on the 2023 business plan competition HERE. The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced the return of the Small Business Information Series and Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition for 2023. These events are designed to provide support and resources for local entrepreneurs and small business owners in…
Federal small business dollars will build on existing Wisconsin efforts
In Minnesota, about $97 million will be targeted to investments in early-stage companies as well as loans and loan guarantees, all for small businesses. Michigan will spread $237 million over direct equity-based capital investing as well as loans and loan guarantees, especially in the manufacturing and technology industry sectors with the potential to create high-wage…
Russian banks say debit cards may stop working due to Western sanctions
Russian banks are warning debit card holders that new sanctions from the US and UK could mean their cards stop working abroad. Emails from multiple Russian banks urging their customers to withdraw money from accounts linked to UnionPay-branded cards as soon as possible came one day after the US and UK implemented sweeping new sanctions…
Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
Horizon Technology Finance (NASDAQ:HRZN – Get Rating) will be announcing its earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.37 per share for the quarter. Investors interested in listening to the company’s conference call can do so using this link. Horizon Technology Finance Stock Down…