Tal Dehtiar founded Oliberté Limited in 2009 on the idea that business as usual can, and should, positively benefit society. Oliberté creates premium footwear for a fashion-forward, primarily North American, crowd. They source their leather and rubber across Africa and manufacture in Ethiopia while supporting sustainable development in Africa instead of reliance on aid. For [...]

Catherine Swift has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Trailblazers and Trendsetters category by the Women’s Executive Network. Now in its tenth year, the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) will present Swift with her award at a special event in Toronto. Each year, WXN celebrates the professional achievements of women across the [...]

Dominik Loncar, CYBF Entrepreneur-in-Residence, dloncar@cybf.ca Social purpose businesses are on the rise and are generating interest for start-ups. Generally they require more thought, planning and execution but offer a high degree of fulfillment. Twenty One Toys is a great example of such a business and one of the recipients of the Spin Master Innovation Fund. [...]

In the last issue of Entrepeer Vibe for the 2012 season, we wish to thank all CYBF entrepreneurs, mentors, partners and friends for making this a fantastic year for Canadian entrepreneurship. We are incredibly proud of the young and emerging entrepreneurs we support and their outstanding accomplishments – whether it be for winning awards or [...]

The most important goal of a successful business and one seldom, if ever, acknowledged in a business plan is the strategy of giving back to our community, our city and our country. Here are some ways to give back:

Top tips for giving back this season Rose-Marie Almond, Toronto, ON, CYBF volunteer Choosing a way to give back to your clients and community is something that often stumps even the best managers and business owners. Here are my top tips for getting it right: 1.       Set a budget that is appropriate for your company [...]