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Banknotes: Eliminating common fundraising mistakes
05 September 2019 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
This issue of Bank Notes talks about the realities of funding a company and the right and wrong ways of doing it, from seeking the right type of funding to being transparent about your business. Read more
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The Nimble Hippo: Setting the right expectations
29 January 2019 | By Craig Haney in: Enterprise, Opinion, The Nimble Hippo
In this issue of the Nimble Hippo we talk about innovation labs and what they should be doing and focusing on. Read more
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Banknotes: Calculating the cost of capital
09 January 2019 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
What really is the cost of capital? The price is only part of the sale, and the same is true when financing a company. Read more
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Banknotes: Tamping down the risk
06 July 2018 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
Banks use a “risk grid” that looks at several categories in order to assign a risk factor to your business, to price accordingly and decide whether to invest or not. They both sell money and evaluate risk,… Read more
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Banknotes: Always be raising
27 April 2018 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
You’re always looking to win new business, and you should always be thinking about not only where your capital is coming from, but when you’ll need it and how long it will take to access. BDC, Deloitte… Read more
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Banknotes: How to tailor your pitch for financing
28 March 2018 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
Pitching is a difficult, but essential skill for entrepreneurs. There are various paths to finance depending on your needs and circumstances. Read more
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Nimble Hippo: Loren Padelford, Shopify Plus VP on Giving Every Entrepreneur a Global Platform & More
12 March 2018 | By Sara Jalali in: Featured, Multimedia, News, Opinion, Podcast, The Nimble Hippo
Loren Padelford recently stopped by to chat about retail, fundamental shifts, and how Shopify is accelerating and benefitting. Read more
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Gord Edall, The Globe and Mail's Director of Globe Labs on the Future of Newspapers
20 February 2018 | By Sara Jalali in: Featured, Multimedia, News, Opinion, Podcast, The Nimble Hippo
Nimble Hippo Radio sat down and spoke with Gord Edall, The Globe and Mail’s Director of Globe Labs and Corporate Security Officer, to talk about the newspaper industry. Read more
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The Nimble Hippo: How to innovate like a fighter pilot
13 February 2018 | By Craig Haney in: Opinion, The Nimble Hippo
Being a fighter pilot may be more similar to running a business than we think. Both need to be able to quickly assess situations and react accordingly. This is where the OODA Loop framework can be helpful. Read more
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Banknotes: How to win investors and access capital
30 January 2018 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
This issue of banknotes is a guide on things need to be done for the best chance and getting funds from investors. Read more