In The Know Old Version
Sibling Revelry: Brother and Sister Share their Business Journeys at WTC Talks Event
By: Kristin Marand The final WTC Talks (World Trade Centre) event of the 2023/2024 season took place on a sunny patio perched above downtown Winnipeg last Wednesday. Featured speakers, siblings Christian and Andréanne Dandeneau, shared their experiences in...
Goodness made delicious at Piccola Cucina
By: Jennifer McFee A local business has added a new ingredient to its recipe for success with expanded offerings of allergen-sensitive food products for health-conscious consumers. Piccola Cucina is a woman-owned food manufacturer that creates nutrient-rich,...
Trade Talks: Winnipeg Entrepreneurs Share Stories, Spark Connections
By: Kristin Marand Winnipeg’s World Trade Centre (WTC) brings Manitoba entrepreneurs from all industries together to share their experiences, successes, and challenges in its monthly WTC Talks series. Last week’s event at Little Brown Jug featured two founders in the...
5 Market Research Methods to Test Your Business Idea
Leveraging primary market research to increase your business’ success. What do you do when you have an idea for a product or service?You start doing some research! For most, this usually looks like studying possible competitors and other offerings in the market,...
Cheers to The Sobr Market
By Jennifer McFee A bustling new business serves customers who are saying cheers to non-alcoholic beverages. Business is booming at The Sobr Market, which has experienced non-stop growth since its inception. It all began about two years ago when Shane Halliburton...
Cypher Environmental blazes trail to success
By Jennifer McFee A local Winnipeg company that offers eco-friendly road management solutions is leaving its competition in the dust. Cypher Environmental provides clean-tech products for dust control and road stabilization that are biodegradable, non-corrosive and...
The Value of Intellectual Property: Key Takeaways from WTCW’s Webinar
In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, understanding the fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) is not just advantageous—it's essential for any entrepreneur looking to safeguard their innovations and navigate the complexities of the business world. The World...
How to Validate Your Business Idea
If you’re reading this, chances are you have an idea (or 10!) for a business, but you’re not sure the best place to start. Before sinking money, time, and resources into a venture, you want to ensure that it’s one worth pursuing. Our aim today is to give you a better...
Prepare for CARM today if your business imports into Canada
What is CARM? The new way to assess and pay duties and taxes on imported commercial goods.The Government of Canada is modernizing and streamlining the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. On May 13, 2024, CARM become the official system of...
Manitoba entrepreneur earns recognition for dairy delights
By Jennifer McFee A second-generation dairy scientist is earning national recognition for his mouth-watering culinary creations, which are truly the cream of the crop. Entrepreneur Joseph Chaeban is making his mark through his premium ice cream and artisan cheese...