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No longer a narrow specialty niche served by local grocery stores and co-ops, organically grown food is popping up in practically every aisle of the supermarket. This program focuses on BoboBaby, a line of fresh-frozen certified organic baby food, and its new companion line, BoboKids. Also profiled on the show are millionaires Diane Shaskin, Mark Craft, and Darren Krissie, cofounders of Planet Organic Market. The guest experts in this episode of Fortune...
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Throughout the Fortune Hunters series, entrepreneurs risked everything to follow their passions and launch their own businesses. In this program, host Dianne Buckner reviews the lessons of the series with business experts Anton Rabie, cofounder of toy manufacturer Spin Master, and Sylvia Benchimol, cofounder of Stone Tile International, as together they count down their top ten tips for success. Tip number one? Know your own strengths and weaknesses....
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From condos and cottages to garages and guestrooms, Canadians are making their living spaces more functional and fabulous. This program focuses on Randy Uens and his Rhinobag, a recyclable bag and bag-removal service that is a cheaper and more convenient alternative to metal dumpsters and junk haulers. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Robert Dutton, who transformed RONA into Canada's largest renovation chain. The guest experts in this episode...
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Inspired by their experiences with motherhood, more and more women are achieving work-at-home success as mompreneurs. This program focuses on the jewelry business Bijouxbead, launched with a massive loan against the family home. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Sandra Wilson, founder of Robeez Footwear-a thriving business launched from a basement. The guest experts in this episode of Fortune Hunters are Kathryn Bechtold, editor of The Mompreneur...
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Green business means big money-and with global warming on the rise, the eco trend is hotter than ever. This program focuses on Easywash, a profitable and eco-friendly carwash franchise that is in hot water due to a seven-figure debt. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Glenn Bailey, founder of Canadian Springs water company. The guest experts in this episode of Fortune Hunters are Vicky Sharpe, of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, and...
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Private clinics, fitness classes, nutriceuticals, specialized foods and drinks-selling perfect health has become big business. This program focuses on Mom's Healthy Secrets, a breakfast cereal in search of shelf space in a major national supermarket chain. Also profiled on the show is millionaire David Patchell-Evans, founder of GoodLife Fitness. The guest experts in this episode of Fortune Hunters are health entrepreneur Hal Johnson and Bernie Hadley-Beauregard,...
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Meal assembly kitchens are a place where fast food and home cooking come together. This program focuses on Creating Dinners, where time-strapped customers use the facility's recipes and ingredients to prepare a week's worth of meals at once-no shopping, no prep work, no cleanup. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Wallace McCain, cofounder of the world's largest privately owned frozen food manufacturer. The guest experts in this episode of Fortune...
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Established franchises provide millions of jobs throughout North America-but starting a new franchise can be particularly difficult. This program focuses on Dogs at Camp, a popular canine vacation destination in search of franchisees. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Dale Wishewan, cofounder of Booster Juice. The guest experts in this episode of Fortune Hunters are Mac Voisin, cofounder of M & M Meat Shops, and franchising lawyer and industry...
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Baby Boomers control a large portion of North America's disposable income, so catering to their needs and wants has created many business opportunities. This program focuses on danceScape, a dance school that is capitalizing on Boomers' interest in fun physical fitness. Also profiled on the show are millionaires Ken Sim and John DeHart of Nurse Next Door, a home healthcare provider poised to become an industry leader across North America. The guest...
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How do company owners and managers measure the health and viability of their businesses? This program addresses that question, illustrating processes by which an entrepreneur can evaluate the performance of his or her enterprise and make decisions that will improve its future performance. Case studies spotlight business owners who speak frankly and extensively about four vital concepts-profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and stability. Viewers will...
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As North America becomes more and more ethnically diverse, there is a growing appetite for every type of cuisine. This program focuses on Anita Saini and her Devya Indian Gourmet line of ready-to-eat sauces-heartened by a demand for her products but hampered by a lack of money to meet it. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Cindy Lee, a housewife who launched T & T Supermarket and has built it into Canada's largest Asian food chain. The guest...
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Savage Sisters is an up-and-coming label in trendy fashion sportswear. But as the demand for this brand grows, are partners Lou and Sophie McDermott ready to take their business to the next level? This concise program examines the process of starting a business on a shoestring budget in a highly competitive industry. Speaking candidly, the McDermott sisters discuss start-up hurdles such as financing and market/product research; setting goals and sharing...
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Management is the first and foremost element in business success, and inadequate or improper management the primary cause of business failure. In this program, Jim Sanders, administrator of the United States Small Business Administration, provides cogent insights into the many aspects of management which the small-business owner must address in order to survive and prosper: strategic planning; writing the business plan; hiring, training, and supervising...
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The "eureka moment," the ups and downs of starting a business, where to get advice-in this four-segment program, Freeserve founder Ajaz Ahmed, a shop owner, a software developer, an inventor of a better children's toothbrush, and others share their experiences and insights. Motives and Traits describes what makes an entrepreneur; Risks and Rewards tells how entrepreneurs find balance amidst the chaos of a startup; Developing Business Plans explains...
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Spotting trends, making mistakes, dealing with fear, and trusting one's instincts-here are the lessons learned from the successful entrepreneurs featured throughout this series. Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications, a major Canadian marketing communications firm, and Michael Hyatt, CEO and cofounder of networks software maker BlueCat Networks, join host Dianne Buckner in culling valuable insights into business strategies, marketing, and...
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Filmed at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, this program teams up Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks and cofounder of Broadcast.com, and Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, who made his team one of the most valuable franchises in sports history. Together they discuss being an entrepreneur in the world of professional sports, while MBA students and faculty ask questions about management styles,...
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Employees are among a company's most valuable assets. In this program, Mitchell Fromstein, president of Manpower, Inc., addresses the issues of finding, training, motivating, compensating, and retaining good employees: how to conduct an interview and what to look for; what the resume can tell; where to find the right person for a job; legal pitfalls to avoid; the importance of human relations; dealing with problem employees; how and when to fire someone;...
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For years, companies have used temporary employees to keep costs low, but with jobless numbers rising amidst a recession, starting an employment agency is risky business. In this program, Meighen Nehme, founder of The Job Shoppe, a Windsor, Ontario-based temp agency, faces a challenging economy and crosstown competition. Her business plan and decisions are critiqued by Arlene Dickinson, CEO of a national marketing communications firm, and Sylvie Hyndman,...
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A good business plan is a roadmap to success. The three modules of this program look at the process of creating a business plan from three different perspectives: the transformation of an idea into a marketable product, the determination of financial feasibility, and negotiation with potential investors. German airship manufacturer Cargolifter, the Swiss musical production Space Dream, and data broadcasting innovator The Fantastic Corporation serve...
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