From an interview with Vivek Duggal Vivek Duggal is a seasoned marketing communications professional—a consummate ad guy, with over 18 years agency experience in India and Dubai, including leading a team of 25 at one of India's largest agencies. When he decided to come to Canada just over three years [...]
Starting a business in Canada is a dream for many newcomers who’ve moved here to build a better professional and financial future for themselves. If you’re planning to start your journey as an entrepreneur, you’ll first need to understand the rules and regulations for owning a business in Canada. [...]
The franchise business model can be an attractive option for newcomers in Canada. Investing in a franchise business allows newcomer entrepreneurs to capitalize on an existing brand and expand a business that already has a proven track record of success in Canada. However, the initial set-up and ongoing costs [...]
Canada offers many opportunities for newcomers to build a career, raise a family, and contribute to their community. While many individuals thinking of moving to Canada initially consider moving to Ontario or British Columbia, there are also exciting opportunities in lesser-known provinces. One of those is the province of Manitoba, [...]
As a newcomer, becoming an entrepreneur and being your own boss is an attractive alternative to a full-time job, but it requires a lot of hard work, risk-taking, and discipline. However, the pride of managing and growing your own profitable business makes all the effort worth it. If you’re [...]
As a newcomer, there are many advantages to becoming an entrepreneur or small business owner in Canada. Whether you’re buying an existing Canadian venture or starting a new business, you’ll have the opportunity to scale your business, create a sustainable source of income, and be your own boss. However, [...]
From an interview with Marcela Havandjian Begalli Marcela Begalli came to Canada from Brazil, where she studied industrial design and had an established career in advertising and design. She was interested in studying or working abroad, but on separate trips to Montreal and Toronto Marcela discovered something very different. Canada [...]
The field of digital marketing is one of the most promising for newcomers in Canada today, as it requires a unique combination of creativity and analytics. This makes room for all kinds of specialists, from developers and programmers to social media managers and copywriters. With the increasing popularity of the [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, your financial security is of prime importance. However, fraudsters and scammers recognize that newcomers can be easy targets, as they don’t necessarily have the information needed to protect themselves against fraud. Being in a new country, you may not be aware of the ways in [...]
The reasons why newcomers choose to settle in Canada are as varied as the country itself. While many people are attracted to Canada’s quality of life, employment opportunities, and outdoor lifestyle, there’s still the decision of which province or territory to move to. The Atlantic province of Nova Scotia [...]
Located in the heart of the Canadian prairies, the province of Saskatchewan is known for its scenic provincial parks, recreational opportunities, and quality of life. Newcomers make up 10 per cent of the population in Saskatchewan, including immigrants from the Philippines, China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. One appeal of Saskatchewan [...]
For many newcomers, ensuring financial security in the present can take priority over longer-term financial goals like retirement planning. However, regardless of whether you currently have resources to set aside for retirement, it’s important that you start planning sooner rather than later. There is no minimum age to start planning [...]