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Seize the Moment: Uncovering Growth Opportunities for Tech in 2021
Jean-Philippe Pépin
Lally Rementilla
Nishaant Sangaavi
Tiffany Kaminsky
Scale up! How to use technology to boost your business’s efficiency
Pierre Cléroux
Anish Ambujakshan
Leon Van Der Poel
Free and low-cost applications
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Imposter syndrome: What if you didn’t have to fake it till you make it
What if you didn’t have to fake it till you make it? When trying to overcome imposter syndrome, it’s ok to admit that you don’t have all the answers.
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It’s time we talk about Canadian entrepreneurs’ mental health
Results from BDC’s mental health survey in 2021 show how entrepreneurs are dealing with stress, fatigue and uncertainty over the pandemic.
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