Eric

On the Case Series new posting: Run fast. Now run faster. When your business should take on new staff. http://bit.ly/122m7F #Ivey 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

On the Case Series new posting: Run fast. Now run faster. When your business should take on new staff. http://bit.ly/122m7F #Ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

There Is A Great Future For Woman Entrepreneurs says Carol Stephenson, Dean of #Ivey School of Business http://bit.ly/bb29nZ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Top apps for university students http://ow.ly/2bQdf and #Ivey has one too! Check it out at http://ow.ly/2bQdV #MBA #iveymba
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

RT @dwilkin: What’s accelerating GenY startups? Check out part 3 – http://bit.ly/arWYlc
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Canadian Business runs article by Gerard Seijts on why sound decision-making requires debate http://bit.ly/8ZCxkG #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Improving the bottom line: an eye on the environment helps strengthen profitability http://bit.ly/bEP8F1 #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Globe and Mail quotes Simon Parker and Stewart Thornhill on lifelong serial entrepreneurs http://bit.ly/9lJgG3 #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 weeks ago

RT @StartupPro: Published 7 hrs ago "Top Eight Reasons Startups Don’t Get Money" http://bit.ly/b2kJMN . How to stay off the reject list.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month ago

RT @ninjarunner: Facebook’s Like button is the new link. Social SEO. Is your content likeable? http://bit.ly/bOxHCG
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month ago

G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit challenges world leaders to recognize that young #entrepreneurs have the power to lead: http://bit.ly/acwGdF
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

#Ivey grad’s design and decor business doing well in Cabbagetown: http://bit.ly/9mpq3J
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

InvestYoung National Leadership Award Recipient headed to #Ivey #HBA program http://bit.ly/9sM7BJ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

#Ivey grads Winnie and Noorneet’s t-shirt business, Shirtpal, featured on @BizLaunch http://bit.ly/a7w5ok
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

http://bit.ly/9XflEf Networking event to support young entrepreneurs in London @linneely
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

Here’s a cheat-sheet on how to optimize your site in 10 simple steps: http://bit.ly/chpc74 from @TheMezzGroup #SEO
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

RT @TheMezzGroup: Win Your Marketing Department: http://bit.ly/cJLOsE — $75,000 Contest for Canadian SMBs!
#business #marketing #contest
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

How to Make Marketing Work for your Business, Seminar, Richmond Hill/Markham: http://bit.ly/aVr9i9 @TheMezzGroup
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

RT @iveybusiness: Ivey congratulates HBA Class of 2010 http://bit.ly/bmKkiN #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

RT @iveybusiness: Arkadi Kuhlmann lauded for business leadership http://bit.ly/9Vxv1K #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

5 Fatal Mistakes That Hold Back Start-up Business Owners http://bit.ly/akYdTh By @SmallBizLady
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 1 week ago

Their Rookie Season – Advice for Entrepreneurs from some who made the first-year cut: http://bit.ly/b22hmj #entrepreneurship
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @jdennistonivey: Just posted a new entry to the Ivey MBA Admissions blog http://ow.ly/200Gc #MBA #Ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @tedtalks: Cameron Herold says we should raise children to be entrepreneurs #TED http://on.ted.com/8P4x /via
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @peterwinick Embracing confusion http://bit.ly/bjCIIi An article to get you thinking
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The search is on for the most inspirational young changemakers. The Staples Youth #SocEnt Competition: http://bit.ly/aKmyQV
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

@EO_MeghannS That’s great! I think there is a lot of potential! Will be interesting to hear what comes out of it.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anyone headed to the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in Toronto? http://bit.ly/bmyV8U #entrepreneur
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Energy, #Entrepreneurship and Education should be focus of India-Canada Partnership: http://bit.ly/a7DdFU
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Globe and Mail profiles Ivey student entrepreneur Greig Perantinos http://bit.ly/ah2r0T #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Award-winning Ivey student entrepreneur to participate in Globe and Mail online chat on school, business and … http://bit.ly/96sXys #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @Bora_Restobar: Free Must Read Report for Entrepreneurs: Copyblogger Brian Clark had an amazing conversation with entrepreneur Jas… …
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

New blogs from the four #ivey HBA students in Tanzania! http://bit.ly/1yI9hA Learn about the business they are helping to develop #SocEnt
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @sunalis: #Ivey convocation in 4 days! RT @westernu Live streaming Convocation! Is anyone you know convocating today? http://bit.ly/S83I6
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @ivey_mba: Tomorrow’s the last day to follow @ivey_mba for your chance to tweet and win! #contest #Ivey #MBA http://bit.ly/aZ2mLt
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Game, New Plan for Canadian #entrepreneurs http://bit.ly/dcfi6h Less is Best
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

RT @jdennistonivey: Did you know:The Weather Network is owned by Ivey Alumnus Pierre L. Morrissette? #Ivey #entrepreneurship @weathernetwork
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

RT @iveybusiness: Ivey in the News: National Post quotes David Simpson on entrepreneurship http://bit.ly/b41bID #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #london_ontario #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #ivey #mba
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Some great advice on "saleology" for new businesses: http://bit.ly/bvpcLi #entrepreneurs #smallbiztrends
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

RT @Buffalo_MBA: #Ivey #MBA Class Visit Day today – register for our next one at: http://www.ivey.ca/mba http://bit.ly/c6WOHV
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

RT @SixDisciplines: How Clarity of Mission and Vision Leads To Profitability http://goo.gl/fb/ufUzw
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Makes you wish you’d thought of it first. Making Money from (almost) nothing: http://bit.ly/c6L7l7 #entrepreneur
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

IT Innovator Oscar Jofre recognized by PM as one of "10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians": http://bit.ly/9gvF2u
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

@HelloBobMay Thanks for the link! Looks like a great site
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

RT @Rockstar_Group: Startup Professional Ten Sources to the Best Business Blogs: With as many as 400 million blogs (web … http://bit. …
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Even a Great Idea Can’t Sell Itself, #Entrepreneur in the News: http://bit.ly/ci4c2c
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four #Ivey #HBA students Head East to Sub-Saharan Africa: http://bit.ly/aLp08s #SocEnt
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

RT @iveybusiness: Ivey in the News: Globe and Mail article on Denis Shackel’s leadership advice http://bit.ly/9Nzmzx #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

RT @Buffalo_MBA: Did you know…the founder of Saxx Apparel is an Ivey MBA grad? http://ow.ly/1Uaws #entrepreneur #Ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Third Year Ivey student, Greig Perantinos gives back to his community: http://bit.ly/9WZl1N #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

MBA Certificate in Entrepreneurship application deadline DUE TODAY: http://bit.ly/9SEo0O
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Canada Needs Entrepreneurs: http://bit.ly/97rFL0 #entrepreneurs
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ivey’s 6 Tips For Being a Good MBA Applicant » MBA Channel: http://bit.ly/bWPKqg #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

RT @smallbiztrends: RT @BizSugar Why Marketing Fundamentals Have Not Changed http://bit.ly/cozBtS From @m4bmarketing
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sign up to be kept up to date on the third annual #ivey Venture Forum in Toronto, Nov 4th: http://bit.ly/aKMudG
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

MBA Certificate in Entrepreneurship application deadline DUE THIS FRIDAY JUNE 4.: http://bit.ly/9SEo0O http://bit.ly/cBYPKf
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

#ivey professor David Simpson on Why You May Need a Mentor: http://bit.ly/9QDCyt Financial Post
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

CAFE Southwestern ON – Leading Family Firms program June 24-25 at #ivey: http://bit.ly/aWdp1f
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dragon Arlene Dickinson from Dragon’s Den gives some great advice to budding entrepreneurs: http://bit.ly/bYlxyL
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months ago

MBA Certificate in Entrepreneurship application deadline EXTENDED TO FRIDAY JUNE 4.: http://bit.ly/9SEo0O
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months ago

Welcome to our new #Ivey #MBA student tweeters! You can follow them all at @iveymbastudents
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months ago

#ivey Certificate for Entrepreneurship Application due this Monday, May 31. Find out more and download application: http://bit.ly/9SEo0O
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 1 week ago

Great article: Is networking all it’s cracked up to be? http://bit.ly/9vh0oT
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

American Investors – What They Want and How They are Different. CEO roundtable, May 28th, Toronto: http://bit.ly/bkHeDM
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

One size won’t fit all. Stewart Thornhill is quoted in Globe and Mail article: http://bit.ly/cDZlA4 #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

May 28, Toronto: What Business Owners Should Know. American Investors – what they want and how they are different: http://bit.ly/dv8No5
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

National Post quotes Jeffrey Gandz on conditions for bringing in a leadership team as an entrepreneur http://bit.ly/cwXPhz #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Executive Attends #Ivey Program Quantum Shift Leadership Development Program: http://bit.ly/9jcUEZ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @StartupPro: Just published "Don’t Assume Product Plans are Better Business Plans" http://bit.ly/c3vtCB . Investors will discard these.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

New blog in ‘Mini Case Series’: To Sell or Not to Sell: http://bit.ly/dB7Iox #entrepreneur
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

@iveybusiness: Student entrepreneur wins award for his “Cool” business! http://bit.ly/9K8SgZ #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @RichardTWong: Rick Robertson reveals why HST is good for business http://bit.ly/b57w9s #ivey (via @iveybusiness)
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivey Alumni event: Buying or selling a business May 13th in Toronto, find out more here: http://bit.ly/92P4Bl
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months ago

Monday is the deadline for our #Ivey #MBA photo and video contests. Can’t wait to see what @iveymbastudents come up with!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months ago

It’s the last day of class for our @iveymbastudents graduating this May. Congrats guys – you did it! #Ivey #MBA
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months ago

RT @nikihealeyivey: Sunny skies for Weather Network boss http://tgam.ca/MbZ (via @globeandmail) – great article on #Ivey #MBA ‘72 grad P …
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months ago

A great invention for both your cell phone and the third world: http://bit.ly/9ym3IK
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months ago

@EntMagazine: Make Your Website a Daily Destination: 5 simple strategies to keep people coming back, http://entm.ag/cgWAPC
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 1 week ago

RT @iveybusiness: High-profile Canadian investor shares investment tips http://bit.ly/cRFUBG #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 1 week ago

Business takes off for #Ivey grads Suzie Orol and Jen Kluger’s Foxy Originals http://bit.ly/bFk9Fk
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 1 week ago

RT @ivey_mba: Check out our new Class Profile for the #Ivey #MBA class of 2011! A very impressive group, if we do say so ourselves! http …
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 1 week ago

Entrepreneurship: A noble calling, the less heard story of "the nobility of business" http://bit.ly/byYD0t
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 1 week ago

RT @ivey_mba: New #Ivey #MBA student profiles and stories now up on the web! http://bit.ly/d8ASS1
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vincent Cheung recently won the IBK Capital-Ivey Business Plan Competition -hear a podcast w/ Vincent at #GlobeSmallBiz http://bit.ly/9dbOQM
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @iveybusiness: Volvo executive shares cross-cultural business experiences with HBA students http://bit.ly/ajVlUq #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Noorneet Singh – Shirtpal founder and Ivey grad featured in the Globe and Mail http://bit.ly/cxHIJW
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @sunalis: Student entrepreneurs win $25,000 in business plan competition http://bit.ly/bSExFM #ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Video in ‘Advice from a Successful Entrepreneur’ Series: Pierre Morrissette http://bit.ly/9RHVkX #learning #entrepreneur #video
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @IveyNewsroom: Ivey in the News: Globe and Mail quotes Murray Bryant on business growth http://ow.ly/16Z17a
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months ago

Want to be an entrepreneur? Some say work for others FIRST. http://bit.ly/aJqmpu
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months ago

PM Stephen Harper visits Ivey! http://bit.ly/9tqg4h
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months ago

#Ivey students compete for national #entrepreneurial award http://bit.ly/9sB4pf
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months ago

Jacoline Loewen, author of Money Magnet-Attract Investors to Your Business on Ivey’s IBK Competition this past weekend http://bit.ly/cyRESX
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months ago

@barbie_t Congrats! Thanks, glad you had a good time.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months ago

#Learning from #Entrepreneurs video: Pierre L. Morrissette, founder & CEO of Pelmorex Media (Owns the #WeatherNetwork) http://bit.ly/9RHVkX
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 1 week ago

RT @IveyNewsroom: Ivey in the News: The FT quotes Carol Stephenson on succession planning at business schools http://ow.ly/16RlPH
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

University of Western Ontario, Richard Ivey School of Business tour on BusinessWeek http://bit.ly/ccPu77 #tour #bschool #Ivey
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

@nataliemacneil thought you’d find this interesting http://bit.ly/bfpCkO
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivey Students Launch Magazine! http://bit.ly/cpp79M
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @hughmacphie: guest lecturing today at the Ivey School of Business, and delivering my Don’t Forget Your Cape! keynote address.
Eric and Chantielle are now friends 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

World’s top business students compete at Ivey http://bit.ly/9eFSsw
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @FaheemMoosa: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web 2.0: Top 25 Applications to Grow Your Business http://bit.ly/csvxJx
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ivey HBA 2010 Greig Perantinos moves on to the ACE National Exposition in Calgary to compete nationally. Nice work! http://bit.ly/a1dkRm
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gearing up for Growth – Conference on Strategies for Business Growth during London Tech week – hosted by #Techalliance http://bit.ly/ci4XbR
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

New career opportunity on IABC London’s web site: Senior Communications Specialist w/ Richard Ivey School of Business – http://ow.ly/1gM0t
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Awesome pic of Jeff Greenspoon, CEO of Spoke Agency from Entrepreneurship Week at Ivey http://tweetphoto.com/14003776
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @Timberry: New blog post: 6 Solid Business Lessons From a Doctor’s Office http://bit.ly/cbl1×7
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Social Innovation @ Ivey forum Wednesday March 24, 2010 from 1-6pm. Interested? Check out the site here: http://bit.ly/aLhMRI #events
Eric wrote on Collin’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Have you ever read Paul Graham’s essays? http://www.paulgraham.com/articles.html
Eric wrote on Collin’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the link Collin. Like I said, working away on this project when I can – you know how it is. Hopefully you find it to be a useful experience.
Eric wrote on Martin’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Martin, love the picture! Tell me about the projects you’re working on.
Eric wrote on Brenda’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Brenda, looks like you’re working on a lot of new things. I’d love to hear more about what you’ve got going on. When do you plan on launching the website?
Eric wrote on Sandy’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandy, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs – what kind of projects are you working on?
Eric wrote on Susan’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Susan welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Looks like your own business is really coming along – I checked out the website! You’re opening a store soon? That should be an interesting move – I’d love to pick your brain about going from online sales to brick-and-mortar. When are you scheduled to open?
Eric wrote on Albert’s wire: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Albert welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. If there’s anything I can help you with/anyone I can connect you to please let me know. What projects are you currently working on?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jeff Greenspoon (CEO at SPOKE Digital Creative Agency based in Toronto to speak at Ivey today at noon during Enterprise Week!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hot results for Cool Moose – Ivey student Greig Perantinos runs Cool Moose Creamery…http://bit.ly/bq4sP3
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @think4action: Just back from teaching at Ivey Business school during Innovation Week , and headed back for a second session on Monday.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @IveyNewsroom: Ivey in the News: London Free Press quotes Ken Hardy on the value of quirky business ideas http://ow.ly/16KlCm
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada: The Place To Make That First Step In Your Business Career http://bit.ly/aycw2e
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @barbie_t: Just found out that my team is going to the Ivey Business Plan Competition finals! Amazingness! Congrads!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @spokeagency: RT @jeffgreenspoon: Headed to Ivey Business School to speak at @IveyMIFE Entrepreneurship Week. Looking forward to it.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @google: Warning, this is addictive: Search old newspaper stories @ Google Newspaper archives http://bit.ly/aCBb07 (tx @citizentube)
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

Live chat 1pm w/ Fredrik Odegaard, professor of mgmt science at #Ivey examining how management science is a part of biz http://bit.ly/969Tv0
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

Live chat with Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson today at 1:00pm on LFP website http://bit.ly/adlMtJ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

RT @MBA_Projects: New blog post: Careego.com Partners w/ the Richard Ivey skool of Business’ EMBA prgrm (Marketwire) http://bit.ly/csAnmx
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

RT @bplans: Inc.com article – Sales Tips for Start-Ups: http://www.inc.com/staff-blog/2010/03/sales_tips_for.html
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

RT @Mccullochi6: Careego.com Partners With the Richard Ivey School of Business’ EMBA Program http://cli.gs/9u2at
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

RT @ConnectAd: Just competed in Ivey’s Business Plan Competition! Won 1st place! http://fb.me/5OfV5iF
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

RT @ConnectAd: One of three teams in the final presentation round of the Ivey Business Plan Competition!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

Ivey students compete to provide innovative solution to educate 2 billion poor kids http://bit.ly/c7i3b4
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months ago

Go GO GO! Construction continues on the new Ivey building http://bit.ly/97GWwH
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 1 week ago

A cheaper way to meet Warren Buffett: go to Ivey. http://bit.ly/cLRrii
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 1 week ago

Ivey graduate Brad Rowbotham tests his entrepreneurial skills as a new hockey team franchise owner http://bit.ly/cev9gL
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 1 week ago

@agoldfisher DM away!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 1 week ago

@agoldfisher Did you end up getting details about the event Re: Olympic torch?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 1 week ago

RT @tweetmeme Western News – Ivey student wins Ontario entrepreneurship title http://bit.ly/d3UQCi
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @Timberry: Top Startup Mistake 5: Trying 2 Do Everything: (This is number 5 on my list of the top 10 startup … http://bit.ly/9MwjIt
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @Garagepreneur: Entrepreneurship feels like performing open-heart surgery while reading the instruction manual.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @geoffdevereux: Here’s some great tips for playing the VC funding game from @dharmesh http://bit.ly/azDduT
Eric wrote on Kurt’s wire: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kurt, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Anything I can help with just message me directly, or write on my wire. Look forward to learning from you.

Eric
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @amyaddventure: RT @moresaletweets: The aim of education should be to teach us how to think, rather than what to think. – James Beattie
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@geoffdevereux THanks for the RT – Dragons Den Fan?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @WilliamsCafeWOW: RT @IveyMIFE – Dialogue in the Den: KPMG Enterprise interviews Kevin O’Leary http://bit.ly/9deosM Thanks for the RT!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @bizmore: B Plans R Always Wrong (and That’s gd) – Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software & co-founder of Borl… http://ow.ly/16wPGI
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @WilliamsCafeWOW: RT @IveyMIFE – Dialogue in the Den: KPMG Enterprise interviews Kevin O’Leary http://bit.ly/9deosM Thanks for the RT!
Eric commented on the blog post Best Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks DeAnna – Our members have so much to offer other entrepreneurs, it’s all a matter of getting the word out so that we can collectively help them create new businesses! Very exciting times.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dialogue in the Den: KPMG Enterprise interviews Kevin O’Leary in #Educating #Entrepreneurs http://bit.ly/9deosM
Eric wrote a new blog post: Best Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 5 months, 3 weeks ago

We’ve assembled some top tips for young entrepreneurs from a few of our dedicated members.

We asked them: What would be your best advice for a young, passionate entrepreneur or would-be entrepreneur?

Joe Ornato – Founder, Ornato Group

Create a backstage process. Write down all [...]
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @ShellyKramer: Don’t EVER agree to dumb it down. Don’t let people tell you to shut down your dreams. #Blissdom
Eric wrote on Jacky’s wire: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Jacky! Awesome display pic. What brings you to GE?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @Garagepreneur: The common question that seems to be plaguing the minds of young entrepreneurs: What if I fail? http://bit.ly/dhRI2C
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @SueMarks: Great article by @nilofer or supporting employees in their thinking like entrepreneurs #newhow; http://cli.gs/sv7RdA
Eric wrote on Ben’s wire: 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Welcome Ben! Thanks for signing up. I’ll be posting the new blog shortly. Thanks for contributing!
Eric wrote on noel’s wire: 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Noel, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. What brings you to the site?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @venturecenterwi: Young firms create jobs faster…The Facts about Entrepreneurship and Job Creation – http://ow.ly/131jM Thanks for RT!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 5 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @StrongerAmerica: The Facts about Entrepreneurship and Job Creation – http://bit.ly/bkNDhA
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months ago

RT @Bernadeen: 9 Steps to Developing a Plan for Action: Planning is preparatory to action. http://bit.ly/cM6PIr
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months ago

Three Ivey alumni received Ernst&Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards! http://bit.ly/aU9Lkq
Eric and Karl are now friends 6 months ago
Eric wrote on Kari’s wire: 6 months ago

Hi Kari! Welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Tell me more about your idea and how I can help you.

Eric
Eric wrote on Lexi’s wire: 6 months ago

Hi Lexi, I have many students who would be interested in learning more about how to make money on ebay! They’re very interested in finding products in need and bringing them in from other areas – however the retail location isn’t really an option.

Look forward to learning more from you.

Eric
Eric and Kari are now friends 6 months ago
Eric wrote on jason’s wire: 6 months ago

Jason, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs – if there’s anything I can help you with please let me know.

All the best,
Eric
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months ago

Latest video in our ‘Learning from Entrepreneurs’ video series, Ivey Executive Entrepreneur-in-Residence Ron Close http://bit.ly/cNXRkj
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

I nominate @nataliemacneil for a Shorty Award in #apps because…she is empowering entrepreneurs! http://bit.ly/shorty
Eric wrote a new blog post: Garage Entrepreneurs Interview with Small Business Coach Laurie Hawkins 6 months, 1 week ago

Laurie Hawkins is an energetic, world-class Certified Business Coach and leader, with an extraordinary range of business expertise. Laurie is the owner of Hawk Inspired, FocalPoint Coaching. As a FocalPoint certified coach, Laurie can transform your business, as [...]
Eric wrote on Karl’s wire: 6 months, 1 week ago

Karl, I’ve heard a lot about you. How’s life in KW?
Eric wrote on Brian’s wire: 6 months, 1 week ago

Brian, in the spirit of helping entrepreneurs we’re always interested in learning more about how to drive traffic to the site. The more people that visit, the more there is to learn.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

@sumaya NP, hope you find it valuable. Some great advice.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

@sumaya Some good advice on Managing Your Intellectual Property http://bit.ly/6dkNls
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

Are Ivey students the next great innovators? http://bit.ly/4PZFwQ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

Student account of Ivey 3×5 Venture Capital Dinner http://bit.ly/5srqgy #venturecapital #lessons #entrepreneurship
Eric posted on the forum topic How would you save Blockbuster? in the group Garage Talk: 6 months, 1 week ago

BTW Natalie, very interesting idea with the Burn-on-Demand. That would really reduce inventory carrying costs and make logistical issues much easier. However, when the videos were returned, what would happen to them?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

RT @SmallBizChamps: Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship | Lending to Small Business … http://bit.ly/4nOKbm
Eric posted on the forum topic How would you save Blockbuster? in the group Garage Talk: 6 months, 1 week ago

Excellent thoughts to get the discussion going. As an update, Blockbuster has expanded to out-of-home DVD rental kiosks as well as an online rental platform which delivers movies digitally and by mail. (Blockbuster acquired Movielink.com which will enable consumers to download entertainment content, and NCR, a kiosk-based media company who, as of 2009, [...]
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

RT @bizmore: The 5 Corporate Cultures — and How to Build the One You Want http://ow.ly/16oava
Eric posted on the forum topic How would you save Blockbuster? in the group Garage Talk: 6 months, 1 week ago

Some great points here. I like the broad range of issues that we've looked at here, ranging from the inability to engage the community, right up to the business model itself and it's inability to adapt to a changing competitive environment.

Joe, it's interesting to me that a larger company would not sponsor local events. [...]
Eric started the forum topic How would you save Blockbuster? in the group Garage Talk: 6 months, 1 week ago

In a recent Canadian Business article, the fall of Blockbuster Video is predicted \'any day now\'. Blockbuster changed the game with a national distribution and advertising network and caused a huge shift in the industry by getting moviegoers to stay home instead of going out.

Blockbuster made a successful switch from videocassettes to DVDs but [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Website Tips for Entrepreneurs Part Two 6 months, 1 week ago

Recently we’ve been receiving quite a few member requests for more information on how to manage the online presence of a new business. A major component of that online presence would be building a website. To help our members, we asked expert [...]
Eric wrote on DeAnna Lynn’s wire: 6 months, 1 week ago

DeAnna, you’re quite committed to this business – look at you go! Love the constant updates. Keep doing your thing.
Eric posted a new status update: 6 months, 1 week ago

How would you save Blockbuster Video? http://garageentrepreneurs.com/groups/garage-talk/forum/topic/how-would-you-save-blockbuster/
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

RT @Garagepreneur: Blockbuster wont survive 2010 – entrepreneurs, how wld U save it? http://bit.ly/8wtcXN #problem #discussion
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 1 week ago

RT @FreeEnterprise: The Kauffman Foundation’s State of Entrepreneurship Address takes place today. Check out the webcast! http://ow.ly/Ybk4
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivey Entrepreneurship Club semester one wrap-up http://bit.ly/6CEtLH
Eric and Luke are now friends 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @StrongerAmerica: Special Report: Outsourcing. A comprehensive guide on how 2 use independent contractors http://bit.ly/6QrCHu
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Learning from Entrepreneurs video with Vince Forrestall, CEO of People to Go. http://bit.ly/6zK949 #lessons #entrepreneur #startup
Eric and DeAnna Lynn are now friends 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @Timberry: RT @pfrigerio: RT @WhenGrowthStall: Ten great business books (a few of which you’ve never heard of) http://bit.ly/7TUzvr
Eric posted a new status update: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks for the article Avery! Great tips for entrepreneurs looking to implement a new website: http://garageentrepreneurs.com/website-tips-for-entrepreneurs-part-one-2010-01-15
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @globecampus: Alex Usher: Why the Canadian Council on Learning was doomed from Day One: http://www.globecampus.ca/blogs/eye-higher-ed/
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @Garagepreneur: Website tips 4 Entrepreneurs Part 1 from award-winning print/web designer #AverySwartz http://bit.ly/6EF04R #webdesign
Eric wrote a new blog post: Website Tips for Entrepreneurs Part One 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Recently we’ve been receiving quite a few member requests for more information on how to manage the online presence of a new business. A major component of that online presence would be building a website. To help our members, we asked expert Avery [...]
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivey HBA team invited to compete in the business plan competition for Enterprize Canada! Students will be blogging about the competition…
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

New video in our Learning From Entrepreneurs series: Vince Forrestall, CEO of PeopleToGo. Some great lessons here http://bit.ly/6zK949
Eric and Avery are now friends 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric wrote on Avery’s wire: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Avery! That was fast – welcome! If you have a blog you can enter the RSS feed so that it automatically streams to the site. Hopefully it’ll help you get your message out to entrepreneurs!
Eric wrote on Janny’s wire: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi Janny, love what you’re up to. Look forward to seeing you become active on the site. All the best.
Eric wrote on justin’s wire: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hey Justin, what are you working on right now? How can I help?
Eric wrote on Steve’s wire: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve, it’s been a long time. How have you been?
Eric wrote on Jane’s wire: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hey Jane, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Canadian entrepreneur?
Eric wrote on David’s wire: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi David, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. If there’s any way I can help you navigate the site please let me know. Look forward to hearing a lot more from you.

Best,

Eric
Eric and Jenn are now friends 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @DeanPerrone: 3 Ways Educators Are Embracing Social Technology http://is.gd/64bbF
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Competitive online world beats in-store book prices – Ivey Professor Emeritus Ken Hardy wrighs in…http://bit.ly/6sBVya
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Any MUST FOLLOW entrepreneurs out there that we should be following? Please help! #entrepreneur #follow
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @nataliemacneil: RT @TheMetroMom Entrepreneur, Get It Done Lessons for 2010 – Part 2 http://twurl.nl/y1ggxm
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @techalliance: Great biz tips fr/ Mark Benioff, founder of salesforce.com and an "entrepreneurial lifer": http://bit.ly/6RnVtu
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Airport aggravation could mean profits for savvy businesses, experts say…http://bit.ly/5zxkEU
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @Garagepreneur: gr8 pictures from the holiday season – see #8: Guinness World Record 4 the largest holiday wreath? http://bit.ly/5S4d5Y
Eric wrote on Jenn’s wire: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jen, I didn’t see your response until it came up on the site feed – in the future you can write back to me on my wire and it will show up in my inbox notifying me that you responded. Where are you considering grad school?

My girlfriend just moved to Texas and will be [...]
Eric wrote on Cedric’s wire: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Cedric, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Are you currently studying entrepreneurship/business at Florida A&M?
Eric wrote on Jenn’s wire: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Jenn! Welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Have a look around and if there’s anything I can help you with feel free to ask. How many years do you have left at Marymount?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 6 months, 4 weeks ago

RT @EntMagazine: Thx! RT @yournmrealtor: @EntMagazine All Small Business owners should read these articles! Thanks EntMagazine!
Eric wrote a new blog post: Our Holiday Observations 6 months, 4 weeks ago

As the holiday season comes to an end, we wanted to share with you a few observations that we made. All of the following ten pictures were taken on our phones over the past few weeks:

1. If you’re going to offer ‘on line’ shopping, can you please spell it correctly?

<img class="size-medium wp-image-536 [...]
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 1 week ago

RT @dharmesh: RT @asmartbear Startup Therapy: Ten questions to ask yourself every month: http://bit.ly/biz-plan
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @Under30CEO: Caution When Working Hard but Playing Harder http://bit.ly/5EIaWu #geny #entrepreneur
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: @Garagepreneur thx4RT What drives Collegiate Entrepreneurs – Entrepreneur.com http://ow.ly/MWqE
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @iveybusiness: Ivey in the News: 7 Challenges for Sust. in 2010 Environmental Leader · Network for Business… http://bit.ly/4Wq3cT #ivey
Eric wrote on Nikola’s wire: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congrats! Sounds like a great program. Would love to do a featured post on your experience at the Startingbloc Social Innovation Program!

All the best,

Eric
Eric wrote a new blog post: Are You an Explorer or a General? 7 months, 2 weeks ago

In my experience, I’ve observed two very different “types” of entrepreneurs. Let’s call them Generals and Explorers.

The Generals start with a given set of means (military training, political power) and seek to identify the best way to arrive at their goal. The entrepreneurial Generals begin with a set of means: their abilities, their education/experience, and [...]
Eric and Joe are now friends 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @Garagepreneur: How did you find your big idea? OR, where are you looking? Please add to the discussion http://bit.ly/8v0BMH
Eric wrote on Joe’s wire: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Welcome Joe! Glad you found Garage Entrepreneurs! Have a look around. We’re just staring to grow this community so check back frequently for new updates. I’ll be in touch about speaking opportunities in the near future.

Eric
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivey entrepreneurs continue to thrive! Check out Ivey grad Kevin Callahan and his company Import Trader http://bit.ly/6z0vAD
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

A student account of the Ivey Venture Forum http://bit.ly/7g8gwj
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @tweetburst: Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuse – George Washington Carver #quotes
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @endeavor_global: 50 social media tactics for social entrepreneurs – nice slide preso – http://bit.ly/8cfX1n
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ivey Entrepreneurship faculty member Dave Simpson giving back to the London community – nice work! http://bit.ly/6TArqv
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @dardenEship: Anatomy of an Entrepreneur, via @KauffmanFDN, http://bit.ly/10g5ZG
Eric wrote on Amy’s wire: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amy, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs! If there’s anything I can help you with please let me know.

All the best,

Eric
Eric and Eric are now friends 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @DisneyEC: RT @StrongerAmerica: CNNMoney: Top women #entrepreneurs http://bit.ly/4KOVZ1
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

New blog post from Entrepreneur 1.0 – Cashflow Management for Entrepreneurs #techalliance #ivey #entrepreneur #lessons http://bit.ly/7UNOWM
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

New videos up from the Ivey Venture Forum – great audience questions answered! http://bit.ly/5xG8mY
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

VC’s follow the 2/6/2 Rule. 2 out of 10 deals will go south, 6 will languish and 2 will succeed. Which one are you going to be?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @SCOREMentors: Give your business plan an annual check-up and learn how to make key updates: http://ow.ly/IJnc
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 7 months, 3 weeks ago

On pitching your biz: Know your investor, know your audience. Know what they invest in, know why they invest. What are THEIR expectations?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

RT @chrisbrogan: Best Seth Godin post in a while. VERY practical – http://bit.ly/4W5Sgl
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: Nine Things You Didn’t Think You Could Negotiate – Forbes.com http://ow.ly/Ibi8
Eric and Stephanie are now friends 8 months ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

RT @kevinolearytv: I love the board game pitches on Dragon’s Den. Plenty of them on this evening’s episode of Dragons Den on the CBC at 8pm
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

RT @kevinolearytv: Stop the madness! Shark Tank returns to ABC on friday nights at 9:00pm starting Jan 9th. Don’t miss it!
Eric wrote on Ashley’s wire: 8 months ago

Hey Ashley! Thanks for the Friend Request – what are you up to with your business?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

RT @tweetburst: The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary – Vince Lombardi #quotes
Eric and Ashley are now friends 8 months ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

@EntrepreneurEnc What did you think?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

New Ivey Entrepreneur Newsletter for Winter 2010 http://bit.ly/7gIDRS
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

RT @nametagscott: Check out, "37 Things You Should Never Apologize For (And Why)," http://bit.ly/4t9Wrd
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months ago

"After I get an MBA, I’ll be ready to start up" and 7 other lies that prevent great ideas from becoming businesses http://tiny.cc/skQ6K
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

Have you seen our ‘Advice from Successful Entrepreneurs’ videos? New video with CEO of International News, Sam Davis http://bit.ly/5D9uMf
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

"One of the things I hate about kids is that they don’t have credit cards." -Kevin O’Leary #DragonsDen #quotes
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

"I like that you can organize a dog show, what I don’t like is your inability to generate cash." #dragonsden
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

@chrisjamesdrew Chris, that is a cool idea! Follow through on that!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

I’ve used GrubCanada! It’s a great service but for some reason I never went back to it…good idea but will it catch on?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

"Being a large fish in a small pond is sometimes better than being a small fish in a large pond – defend your niche." #dragonsden
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

Live updates from Dragon’s Den: Is there a market for custom swimsuits? #dragonsden #entrepreneur
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

Re-cap of the Ivey New Venture Forum – http://bit.ly/7xalV5
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

How are you going to come up with your big idea? http://bit.ly/8v0BMH #entrepreneur #motivation #startup
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

When you say it about yourself, it’s bragging. When someone else says it, it’s proof.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

"Personal branding IS sales: It’s not who YOU know, it’s who knows YOU."
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

MAKING CONNECTIONS IS A COMBO OF KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT, AND WHO YOU WANT IT WITH-IT’S A COMBINATION OF A FOCUSED GAME PLAN AND SERENDIPITY
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

Sending updates from Entrepreneur 1.0 – today’s session ‘Go-To-Market Tactics’ #techalliance #ivey #entrepreneur
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @chrisguillebeau: Daily Ass-Kicking: "It’s never too late to be who you might have been." -George Elliot
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: RT @BedtimeStories: Top 10 mistakes Entrepreneurs make when writing a business plan from Inc magazine http://ow.ly/FcE6
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

Point your brand in the right direction with the Social Marketing Compass http://tiny.cc/2W1UT
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

Great interview with Mr. Deluce of Porter Airlines – good tips for entrepreneurs http://bit.ly/8RbJq3
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

GREAT lessons for entrepreneurs from some of Canada’s best business mentors. This is worth a quick read http://bit.ly/4JDv8l
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

@chelseasusan Sign up for a profile on GarageEntrepreneurs.com and we can connect.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

The best way to find a good business idea is to LOOK for one! http://bit.ly/8v0BMH
Eric wrote a new blog post: Young Entrepreneurs: To Find a Good Idea, LOOK For One! 8 months, 1 week ago

The absolute best way to find a good idea is to look for a good idea.

As an EIT (Entrepreneur-in-Training), you need to realize that a great business idea will never just ‘fall into your lap’. In my experience, and from speaking to successful young entrepreneurs, you must actively partake in an ideation process.

There are many places that [...]
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @newentrepreneur: More Entrepreneur’s Journals http://bit.ly/8FoOAI
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

@chelseasusan That is amazing! Just placed an order! Chelsea, you may have just proved the value of Twitter.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: PopularTweet: The Making of a Successful Entrepreneur: Factors That Lead to Success – BusinessWeek http://ow.ly/DYHq
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

@EEblab We’re entrepreneurs to share our passion with others, inspire people, control our destiny & make an impact in a way that is ours.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

The Top 10 Marketing Tips of All Time http://tiny.cc/iur4R What would you add to this list?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

MUST #FollowFriday. We don’t give a list, just one account every week that you MUST follow as an entrepreneur, this week its @springwise
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

What are your favorite entrepreneurial resources? http://bit.ly/8DrHTH
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

@bskool Thanks for the FF reference!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

New guest blog post from @faheemmoosa ‘Inside the Mind of Bas Van Berkel, President of Stormfisher Biogas’ http://bit.ly/1iNeSG
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: PopularTweet: The Making of a Successful Entrepreneur: Factors That Lead to Success – BusinessWeek http://ow.ly/DYvJ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @Garagepreneur: RT @EconomyHeroes: PopularTweet: The Making of a Successful Entrepreneur: Factors That Lead 2 Success – http://ow.ly/DYvJ
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @rickspence: Is now the time 2 buy or sell a business? O’Leary, Herjavec & others speak out. C my Post story: http://tinyurl.com/yeal5ts
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 1 week ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: RT @KauffmanFDN, First-Time College Students Show Increasing Interest in Entrepreneurship http://ow.ly/DJ52
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

New video in our Learning from Entrepreneurs series. Melinda Lehman, CEO Synectics Canada Inc. Great lessons! http://bit.ly/UPJwq
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Guest blog with Bas VanBerkel of Stormfisher Biogas, by Faheem Moosa @faheemmoosa http://bit.ly/1iNeSG #entrepreneurship #Springboarders
Eric wrote on Jon’s wire: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jon! Thanks for checking out the site! How did you find us?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@chrisbrogan Really would value your opinion. What large corporations "get it" when it comes to social media?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson on the CBC Lang & O’Leary Exchange http://bit.ly/3KFjhL
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Have you seen the new Ivey mini-case? Entrepreneurs, how would you tackle this problem?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@creationsstuff Thanks! Are you currently running your own business?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@chrisbrogan Chris, in your experience what large corporations "get it" when it comes to social media?
Eric wrote on David’s wire: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

David welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Thanks for joinig. I just checked out your website – is it in the works?
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @ideavillage: Onstartups.com: 12 Facts About Entrepreneurs That Will Likely Surprise You – http://bit.ly/3bVFNw
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @EntMagazine: NAKEDPizza is revolutionizing pizza–and the way people eat it. http://twurl.nl/asvg5e
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @EntMagazine: NAKEDPizza is revolutionizing pizza–and the way people eat it. http://twurl.nl/asvg5e
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @EconomyHeroes: RT @bizsuite The web allows entrepreneurs to thrive in a recession http://ow.ly/D0uK
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@EpicureanJourny Thanks so much for the shout-out!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@MarieLancup Thanks for the kind words Marie!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@GoForthEd Thanks for the RT! Re: the 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship, any new P’s to add?
Eric and Benjamin are now friends 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

RT @EnterpriseIain: @Garagepreneur started the process of a virtual highway between UK and Canadian/ US entrepreneurs.Very exciting.Thanks!
Eric commented on the blog post Two Steps Forward, One Step Back 8 months, 2 weeks ago

I love that phrase Iain! The more I speak with business owners, the more I realize it’s a very common theme – the sooner you learn the dance the better!
Eric and Natalie are now friends 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric wrote on Trevor’s wire: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trev, the wire works in a similar fashion to a Facebook wall. You need to write back on Natalies wire!
Eric and Iain are now friends 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric wrote on Iain’s wire: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Iain, welcome to the site! Thanks for signing up – we’re just starting to build this community. Please help us make it great.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The 4 P’s of entrepreneurship: Passion, Persuasiveness, Patience and Pain Threshold…am I missing any? http://bit.ly/3c4ZhL
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Everyone does #followfriday, we do MUSTfollowfriday – if there is ONE new person you must follow this week, make it @byosko #entrepreneur
Eric and Jess are now friends 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Eric wrote on Jess’s wire: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Welcome Jess. Just checked out your blog – very differnt, very cool. Hopefully you find Garage useful. Good to see fellow Canadians building the membership base!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

5) There is no such thing as luck. Be prepared to work your ass off to succeed.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

4) Learn to ask for things. You may have to call and email that newspaper 100 times to feature you but if you keep asking, you will receive.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

More lessons from the panel: 3) If you aren’t excited to go to work every day, you aren’t in the right line of work
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lessons in entrepreneurship from the panel: 1) You can turn any passion into a business 2) Startup costs WILL be more than you budget for
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hosting a youth entrepreneurship conference today and will be live tweeting lessons in entrepreneurship from our successful panel shortly.
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@EnterpriseIain Love it! Have you had a chance to check out our new site Iain? Would love to feature one of your blog posts!
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@EEblab We’re quite busy outside of our entrepreneurial lives! One of us lectures at a large Canadian University and the other is a blogger
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@dardenEship thx! If thr’s any way we can help Darden expand its reach online, let us know. Would love to help you connect w/ entrepreneurs
Eric wrote a new blog post: The 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship 8 months, 3 weeks ago

If you’re a business student (or a future business student), you’re no doubt familiar with the 4 P’s of Marketing: Price, Product, Placement and Promotion. I’d like to talk about the 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship: Passion, Persuasiveness, Patience and Pain Threshold.

Passion: One common characteristic about all entrepreneurs is that they’re passionate about what they’re doing. [...]
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @startuppeople: RT @winningmindsets Entrepreneur Mindset also includes the willingness to tak.. http://tinyurl.com/yan8gfb
Eric posted a new status update via twitter: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

RT @IveyMIFE: As an entrepreneur, you don’t have to do EVERYTHING. Own the opportunity and fill in the pieces that are missing in your biz!
Eric wrote on Natalie’s wire: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Natalie, thanks for the awesome feedback! Really appreciate your help – see you soon!
Eric wrote on Dustin’s wire: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dustin, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. Any way I can help introduce you to others or to broaden your entrepreneurial knowledge, let me know!
Eric wrote a new blog post: The 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship 8 months, 3 weeks ago

If you’re a business student (or a future business student), you’re no doubt familiar with the 4 P’s of Marketing: Price, Product, Placement and Promotion. I’d like to talk about the 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship: Passion, Persuasiveness, Patience and Pain Threshold.

Passion: One common characteristic about all [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Interview with Co-Founder of Standout Jobs, Ben Yoskovitz 8 months, 4 weeks ago

I recently had a chance to interview entrepreneur and Canadian native, Ben Yoskovitz, Co-Founder of Standout Jobs and the man behind ‘Instigator Blog’. Ben has been an entrepreneur for 12+ years in the Web space, working extensively in web and software development. I had a chance to ask Ben [...]
Eric and McKenzie are now friends 9 months ago
Eric wrote on McKenzie’s wire: 9 months ago

McKenzie! Welcome to the new Garage Entrepreneurs. Have a look around!
Eric wrote on Karthik’s wire: 9 months ago

Karthik, thanks for joining! It’s been a while since I saw you at the LEADER alumni event! Did you hear that I’m travelling again this year? Going to write a case in Russia.
Eric and Karthik are now friends 9 months ago
Eric and Trevor are now friends 9 months ago
Eric commented on the blog post Entrepreneurial Buckets 9 months ago

Natalie, love the new site! Now that you’re launched you can grab that well-earned coffee. Please make a profile on GarageEntrepreneurs so that you can promote your blog on this site – looks like you’ve got a lot of great content.
Eric and Lisa are now friends 9 months ago
Eric commented on the blog post Two Steps Forward, One Step Back 9 months ago

Totally agree, there’s something about “grinding it out” that entrepreneurs seriously underestimate. The “grinding it out” part is like the New Years resolution after January 1, and I believe it is the ‘x factor’ that helps you battle through that part.
Eric commented on the blog post Entrepreneurial Buckets 9 months ago

I like your goal-setting process. I just started using the bucket system this past summer, but I would like to draft my own personal long-term plan over the winter holidays this year. Any suggestions for long-term planning?
Eric wrote on Lisa’s wire: 9 months ago

Hey there! Thanks for checking out the new GE. Un votre sante.
Eric wrote on Kevin Shinduke’s wire: 9 months, 1 week ago

Kevin, welcome to Garage Entrepreneurs. I just checked out http://www.bingotonight.co.uk! Actually, I went to my first ”official” bingo last weekend and wondered if it was a model that had gone online with any success – looks like it has. Would love to learn more about what you’re doing.

Eric
Eric and Justine are now friends 9 months, 1 week ago
Eric and Catalina are now friends 9 months, 1 week ago
Eric wrote on Trevor’s wire: 9 months, 1 week ago

Trevor, welcome. Thanks for checking us out – we’re working on building this community one step at a time. Check back frequently for new updates.
Eric wrote on Justine’s wire: 9 months, 1 week ago

Welcome to GE version 2.0! Thanks for joining – add a picture!
Eric wrote a new blog post: Entrepreneurial Buckets 9 months, 1 week ago

As an entrepreneur, or EIT (entrepreneur-in-training) do you sometimes find it difficult to stay on track?

If you don’t set limits on your time, you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. I’ve come up with a technique that helps me stay on track, it’s called “Buckets“.

About every four months I come [...]
Eric wrote on Luke’s wire: 9 months, 1 week ago

Luke, thanks for checking out GE. I appreciate your feedback. Take a look around and feel free to leave some comments/feedback.
Eric and Ricardo are now friends 9 months, 1 week ago
Eric wrote on Ricardo’s wire: 9 months, 1 week ago

Ricardo! Welcome back! So happy to see you here again. Hope all is going well – take a look around, I’m sure you’ll see the improvements. Stay in touch.
Eric posted a new status update: 9 months, 1 week ago

Dragons Den on tonight 8pm!
Eric posted a new status update: 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lecturing by day, watching Dragon’s Den by night.
Eric wrote on Tristan’s wire: 9 months, 2 weeks ago

We’re getting so close! Thanks for all the hard work Tristan – so impressed.
Eric posted a new status update: 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Looking forward to another episode of Dragon’s Den tonight – will be live-tweeting!
Eric wrote on Octavian’s wire: 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tavi! Welcome to Garage – it’s been a long-time coming. Hope you like what you see!
Eric and Octavian are now friends 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Eric commented on the blog post Entrepreneurial Resources 9 months, 3 weeks ago

For the most part, your academic institution should have a main library site. If you do some searching on there you should be able to find out whether you are included in the free Market Research subscription for students. If you are, I would contact a librarian/admin person at the library and ask [...]
Eric posted a new status update: 10 months ago

This is it, the final countdown…tick, tock…
Eric wrote a new blog post: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back 10 months ago

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. You’re often on your own, making your own schedule, setting your own goals, and holding yourself accountable. It can sometimes feel like you’re spinning your wheels, doing a lot of work but not going anywhere. And finally, when you do move your business forward, you take another [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back 10 months ago

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. You’re often on your own, making your own schedule, setting your own goals, and holding yourself accountable. It can sometimes feel like you’re spinning your wheels, doing a lot of work but not going anywhere. And finally, when you do [...]
Eric wrote on Natalie’s wire: 10 months ago

I know you missed it because of your meeting in Toronto, but did you get a chance to watch Dragon’s Den online yet?
Eric posted a new status update: 10 months ago

Dragon’s Den premiere last night was amazing – such passion from those energetic entrepreneurs!
Eric wrote on Natalie’s wire: 10 months ago

Are you watcing Dragon’s Den tonight?
Eric posted a new status update: 10 months ago

Looking forward to the new Dragons Den episode tonight at 8:00pm!
Eric wrote a new blog post: Tempt, Fall, Recover 10 months ago

In an early-stage, cash-strapped startup, entrepreneurs are constantly looking for opportunities to keep their business afloat. Maybe your core business isn’t generating revenue right now, and you need to do other things to offset your short-term losses. In a previous post on scope creep we mentioned not differing from your core business too [...]
Eric and tristan are now friends 10 months ago
Eric posted on the forum topic Introductions in the group Garage Talk: 10 months ago

Welcome entrepreneurs! I am Eric and I am also a founder of Garage Entrepreneurs. With this site we hope to mentor, motivate and inspire entrepreneurs. Looking forward to meeting our early members and hearing about your entrepreneurial experiences!
Eric and Tynan Colin are now friends 10 months ago
Eric joined the group Garage Talk 10 months ago
Eric wrote on Natalie’s wire: 10 months ago

This is incredible – so excited to launch!
Eric and Natalie are now friends 10 months ago
Eric posted a new status update: 10 months ago

Blogging for the new Garage Entrepreneurs site!
Eric posted a new status update: 10 months ago

Blogging for the new Garage Entrepreneurs site!
Eric wrote a new blog post: Staying Motivated as a Young Entrepreneur 10 months, 2 weeks ago

As an entrepreneur, your schedule is bound to overload. There are times when you’re in a normal routine, getting up early, working hard, managing your time well and (most importantly) getting stuff done. There are other times, however where demands on your time become tighter and you’ll [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Tempt, Fall, Recover 10 months, 3 weeks ago

In an early-stage, cash-strapped startup, entrepreneurs are constantly looking for opportunities to keep their business afloat. Maybe your core business isn’t generating revenue right now, and you need to do other things to offset your short-term losses. In a previous post on scope creep we mentioned not differing from your core business too [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Tempt, Fall, Recover 10 months, 3 weeks ago

In an early-stage, cash-strapped startup, entrepreneurs are constantly looking for opportunities to keep their business afloat. Maybe your core business isn’t generating revenue right now, and you need to do other things to offset your short-term losses. In a previous post on scope creep we mentioned not differing from your core business too much, but [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: I Love Young Entrepreneurs 11 months ago

When I was a second-year student at the University of Western Ontario, I and four other individuals completed a for-credit project where we had to come up with a full business plan, complete with executive summary, projected statements, a five-year plan…the works. The idea was great. We [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Entrepreneurial Resources 11 months, 2 weeks ago

For young entrepreneurs, it’s difficult to take that first step – but it doesn’t have to be. That first step doesn’t necessarily mean assembling a business plan, and it doesn’t even have to mean committing to an idea. In fact, the first step for some (and perhaps most) could be getting in the entrepreneurial mindset [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Entrepreneurial Resources 11 months, 2 weeks ago

For young entrepreneurs, it’s difficult to take that first step – but it doesn’t have to be. That first step doesn’t necessarily mean assembling a business plan, and it doesn’t even have to mean committing to an idea. In fact, the first step for some (and perhaps most) could be getting in the entrepreneurial mindset [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Resources for Young Entrepreneurs 11 months, 2 weeks ago

For young entrepreneurs, it’s difficult to take that first step – but it doesn’t have to be. That first step doesn’t necessarily mean assembling a business plan, and it doesn’t even have to mean committing to an idea. In fact, the first step for some (and perhaps most) could be getting in the entrepreneurial mindset [...]
eric wrote a new blog post: What is Hustle? 12 months ago
Eric wrote a new blog post: What is Hustle? 12 months ago

Hustle is is doing something that everyone else is absolutely certain can’t be done.

Hustle is getting the client because you got there first or stayed with it after everyone else gave up.

Hustle is show leather and elbow grease and sweat and missed lunch.

Hustle is getting prospects to say “yes” when they have said “no” twenty [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: “Learning” Entrepreneurship 1 year ago

Can someone learn to be an entrepreneur? Whether or not someone can learn, in a class room setting, the skills to become a successful entrepreneur is intensely debated. There are those who say you cannot learn how to be an entrepreneur, you simply have to learn by doing. On the opposite side of the spectrum, [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: “Learning” Entrepreneurship 1 year ago

Can someone learn to be an entrepreneur? Whether or not someone can learn, in a class room setting, the skills to become a successful entrepreneur is intensely debated. There are those who say you cannot learn how to be an entrepreneur, you simply have to learn by doing. On the opposite side of the spectrum, [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: “Learning” Entrepreneurship 1 year ago

Can someone learn to be an entrepreneur? Whether or not someone can learn, in a class room setting, the skills to become a successful entrepreneur is intensely debated. There are those who say you cannot learn how to be an entrepreneur, you simply have to learn by doing. On the opposite side of the spectrum, [...]
eric wrote a new blog post: Listen to Your Critics 1 year, 2 months ago
Eric wrote a new blog post: Listen to Your Critics 1 year, 2 months ago

I recently had a phone conversation with an entrepreneur who had a fantastic story to tell. He had grown up in the Netherlands working as an engineer, moved to Canada and earned an MBA from a world-renowned business school where he met a few like-minded business partners and went on to start a renewable energy [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Michael Phelps Is A Team Player 1 year, 2 months ago

Michael Phelps is a phenomenal athlete. He has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian. As of 2008, he holds seven world records in swimming. At the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps took home eight gold medals. He won the World Swimmer of the Year Award in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Michael Phelps Is A Team Player 1 year, 2 months ago

Michael Phelps is a phenomenal athlete. He has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian. As of 2008, he holds seven world records in swimming. At the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps took home eight gold medals. He won the World Swimmer of the Year Award in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: What If I Fail? 1 year, 3 months ago

This question seems to be the most common question plaguing the minds of entrepreneurs. However, I think the more important question is this: What is failure?

Going “off on your own” is incredibly difficult. It’s more motivating than anything in the world, more [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: What If I Fail? 1 year, 3 months ago

This question seems to be the most common question plaguing the minds of entrepreneurs. However, I think the more important question is this: What is failure?

Going “off on your own” is incredibly difficult. It’s more motivating than anything in the world, more intense than anything you’ve ever done, and scary as [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Summer Business Ideas 1 year, 4 months ago

Starting a business is hard work. Are you a motivated and talented individual who knows that one day you’d like to start a business? You’re not sure how to do it, or what you can be doing now to be an entrepreneur but you have a desire to try something new.

In searching the internet there [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Business Ideas 1 year, 4 months ago

Starting a business is hard work. Are you a motivated and talented individual who knows that one day you’d like to start a business? You’re not sure how to do it, or what you can be doing now to be an entrepreneur but you have a desire to try something new.

In searching the internet there [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Art of the Pitch 1 year, 4 months ago

About a year ago I had the opportunity to teach an entrepreneurship class in Togliatii, Russia. I taught a group of first year university students, as well as a night class of local entrepreneurs. One of my lectures was an interactive lesson on how to give a great pitch. Throughout the week they had been [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Art of the Pitch 1 year, 4 months ago

About a year ago I had the opportunity to teach an entrepreneurship class in Togliatii, Russia. I taught a group of first year university students, as well as a night class of local entrepreneurs. One of my lectures was an interactive lesson on how to give a great pitch. Throughout the week they had been [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Art of the Pitch 1 year, 4 months ago

About a year ago I had the opportunity to teach an entrepreneurship class in Togliati, Russia. I taught a group of first year university students, as well as a night class of local entrepreneurs. One of my lectures was an interactive lesson on how to give a great pitch. Throughout the week they had been [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Notebook 1 year, 4 months ago

While doing research and reading blogs by some of my favorite entrepreneurs/business people, I realized that I’d often make a small note on a post-it and stick it on my desk. The note more often than not moved around the desk a bit, blew to the floor a few times, before eventually being cleared off [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Entrepreneurs Notebook 1 year, 4 months ago

While doing research and reading blogs by some of my favorite entrepreneurs/business people, I realized that I’d often make a small note on a post-it and stick it on my desk. The note more often than not moved around the desk a bit, blew to the floor a few times, before eventually being cleared off [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: TED Talks 1 year, 4 months ago

Occasionally we watch videos on TED Talks: Ideas Worth Spreading. They’re amazing, inspiring, hilarious, though-provoking, different, and free! We love these videos because they’re 10-20 minute video clips of some of the world’s greatest thinkers..and do’ers. These speakers come together and are challenged to give the best speech of their life. The speeches are [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: TED Talks 1 year, 4 months ago

Occasionally we watch videos on TED Talks: Ideas Worth Spreading. They’re amazing, inspiring, hilarious, though-provoking, different, and free! We love these videos because they’re 10-20 minute video clips of some of the world’s greatest thinkers..and do’ers. These speakers come together and are challenged to give the best speech of their life. The speeches are [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: TED Talks 1 year, 4 months ago

Occasionally we watch videos on TED Talks: Ideas Worth Spreading. They’re amazing, inspiring, hilarious, though-provoking, different, and free! We love these videos because they’re 10-20 minute video clips of some of the world’s greatest thinkers, and do’ers. These speakers come together and are challenged to give the best speech of their life. The speeches [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Kaizen 1 year, 4 months ago

Kaizen: A Japanese word meaning constant, and never-ending improvement. Kaizen is the personal trademark of every man and woman who is living a fully awakened existence.

This is a great concept and something that entrepreneurs should apply to their lives. Never-ending improvement is the definition of growth – both personally and professionally. Try to improve yourself [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Kaizen 1 year, 4 months ago

Kaizen: A Japanese word meaning constant, and never-ending improvement. Kaizen is the personal trademark of every man and woman who is living a fully awakened existence.

This is a great concept and something that entrepreneurs should apply to their lives. Never-ending improvement is the definition of growth – both personally and professionally. Try to improve yourself [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Lessons From An Angel (Part 2) 1 year, 4 months ago

The second part of Mr. Mothersill’s talk outlined what makes an ideal pitch to investors:

Get their attention - The first slide should scream something at the investor to tell them they should be taking a few minutes to pay attention to what you have to say.

Market – Show them how big the market is, show [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Lessons From an Angel (Part 1) 1 year, 4 months ago

We were invited to a talk some time ago which was given to the MBA Entrepreneurship Club at the Richard Ivey School of Business by Dan Mothersill, the President of the National Angel Organization.

Mr. Mothersill gave some great insight into the world of Angel and VC financing for entrepreneurs, with a focus on the Canadian [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Lessons From an Angel (Part 1) 1 year, 4 months ago

We were invited to a talk some time ago which was given to the MBA Entrepreneurship Club at the Richard Ivey School of Business by Dan Mothersill, the President of the National Angel Organization.

Mr. Mothersill gave some great insight into the world of Angel and VC financing for entrepreneurs, with a focus on the Canadian [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Lessons From an Angel (Part 1) 1 year, 4 months ago

We were invited to a talk some time ago which was given to the MBA Entrepreneurship Club at the Richard Ivey School of Business by Dan Mothersill, the President of the National Angel Organization.

Mr. Mothersill gave some great insight into the world of Angel and VC financing for entrepreneurs, with a focus on the Canadian [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back 1 year, 4 months ago

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. You’re often on your own, making your own schedule, setting your own goals, and holding yourself accountable. It can sometimes feel like you’re spinning your wheels, doing a lot of work but not going anywhere. And finally, when you do move your business forward, you take another [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Only Thing That’s Rocket Science, Is Rocket Science 1 year, 5 months ago

Don’t ever underestimate the importance of a face-to-face meeting. Entrepreneurs (and perhaps most people) often have a hard time mustering up the courage to make a phone call; instead opting for an e-mail. Maybe it’s someone that you’ve promised yourself you were going to call for the past month, maybe it’s your next potential [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Only Thing That’s Rocket Science, Is Rocket Science 1 year, 5 months ago

Don’t ever underestimate the importance of a face-to-face meeting. Entrepreneurs (and perhaps most people) often have a hard time mustering up the courage to make a phone call; instead opting for an e-mail. Maybe it’s someone that you’ve promised yourself you were going to call for the past month, maybe it’s your next potential [...]
eric wrote a new blog post: Ranting 1 year, 5 months ago
Eric wrote a new blog post: Ranting 1 year, 5 months ago

Never underestimate the power of a good rant. Ranting doesn’t mean arguing, ranting doesn’t mean yelling, ranting might not even mean necessarily persuading, ranting is selling.

Whether you’re going into a job interview, or running your own business – you should be able to “rant” your story. In a job interview you should be able to rant [...]
eric wrote a new blog post: Come With Solutions! 1 year, 5 months ago
Eric wrote a new blog post: Come With Solutions! 1 year, 5 months ago

I have a pet peeve that I’m sure a lot of entrepreneurs can relate to. You’re working on a project (be it at school, at work, or at home) and someone comes to you with a problem: “I like what you’ve done with this but I don’t think its going to work.” Or, “I think [...]
eric wrote a new blog post: The Way I See It. 1 year, 5 months ago
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Way I See It 1 year, 5 months ago

I just grabbed a quick coffee from Starbucks while running some errands when I caught a great thought on my cup:

Failure’s hard, but success is far more dangerous. If you’re successful at the wrong thing, the mix of praise and money and opportunity can lock you in forever.

Great coffee. Great quote. Great lesson. Great marketing.

[...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Move It Forward 1 year, 5 months ago

Entrepreneurs (especially in early-stage start-ups) can take their companies in a number of directions. Many of these directions would lead to positive results, but inevitably some won’t. In any given week, you won’t know the long-term results of the actions that you take, but don’t guess. [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Move It Forward 1 year, 5 months ago

Entrepreneurs (especially in early-stage start-ups) can take their companies in a number of directions. Many of these directions would lead to positive results, but inevitably some won’t. In any given week, you won’t know the long-term results of the actions that you take, but don’t guess. [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Move It Forward 1 year, 5 months ago

Entrepreneurs (especially in early-stage start-ups) can take their companies in a number of directions. Many of these directions would lead to positive results, but inevitably some won’t. In any given week, you won’t know the long-term results of the actions that you take, but don’t guess. [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Take the plunge 1 year, 5 months ago

I’ve had it easier than a lot of other entrepreneurs. I started my first business when I was very young; I was just a kid. Other entrepreneurs start their first business when they have bills to pay, a mortgage, and a family. These factors stop many other would-be entrepreneurs from starting a business at all. [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Take the Plunge 1 year, 5 months ago

I’ve had it easier than a lot of other entrepreneurs. I started my first business when I was very young; I was just a kid. Other entrepreneurs start their first business when they have bills to pay, a mortgage, and a family. These factors stop many other would-be entrepreneurs from starting a business at all. [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Just Do It 1 year, 5 months ago

Today as I was chugging through my to-do list, I decided to switch things up. I’m currently going through a list of potential clients/business partners and came across a particularly large client, an individual who had started an international firm, written a few well-publicized books, and would be considered a big name. As I was [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Just Do It 1 year, 5 months ago

Today as I was chugging through my to-do list, I decided to switch things up. I’m currently going through a list of potential clients/business partners and came across a particularly large client, an individual who had started an international firm, written a few well-publicized books, and would be considered a big name. As I was [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Just Do It 1 year, 5 months ago

Today as I was chugging through my to-do list, I decided to switch things up. I’m currently going through a list of potential clients/business partners and came across a particularly large client, an individual who had started an international firm, written a few well-publicized books, and would be considered a big name. As I was [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: The Real You 1 year, 5 months ago

While contributing and becoming actively involved in online communities, it is difficult at times not to try and connect with anyone and everyone. It seems like everyone has an interesting profile and all members are working on projects that seem interesting. There are literally hundreds of thousands of people that you can learn from on [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Hold Yourself Accountable 1 year, 6 months ago

I did not fully comprehend the value of setting a deadline until I launched my first small business. When you’re very young, deadlines are imaginary dates set months in advance and are often associated with milestone events: I need to get presents for everyone in time for Christmas, I need a new pair of shorts [...]
Eric wrote a new blog post: Hold Yourself Accountable 1 year, 6 months ago

I did not fully comprehend the value of setting a deadline until I launched my first small business. When you’re very young, deadlines are imaginary dates set months in advance and are often associated with milestone events: I need to get presents for everyone in time for Christmas, I need a new pair of shorts [...]
eric wrote a new blog post: I Love Young Entrepreneurs 1 year, 7 months ago
eric wrote a new blog post: Why Are Social Networks Popular? 1 year, 8 months ago
Eric wrote a new blog post: Why Are Social Networks Popular? 1 year, 8 months ago

About a month ago I was at a dinner at The National Club in downtown Toronto with a few MBA’s from the Richard Ivey School of Business as well as some big venture capital/private equity experts. I’d asked what some of their best and worst investments were [...]