HOW STUDENTS CAN MAKE MONEY FROM HOME

 Introduction Money makes the world go round, and even for students, money is a big part of the equation in their comfort while in school. The academic process, especially in college, is very engrossing and taxing and requires emotional, financial, and physical commitment. Most students have managed to juggle the

Ways to make a little money with a business during this lockdown period

 During this time, we haven’t really been able to do much. Sure, some of you will have continued working as normal due to the circumstances favoring you somewhat. Many of you will have had your hours limited. Some will have been furloughed. A selection of you would have even lost

Setting Up Business in Ottawa: 5 Employment Laws to Know

 Canada is one of the best countries in the world for opening and building a business, and Ottawa is one its most business friendly municipalities. With a highly educated growing population, Ottawa’s easily accessible and talented workforce has allowed for the city’s economy to blossom. With a healthy work environment

Collab Space: How Community Builds Success

 Photos by Andre Gagne Emile Salem and Blair Kilrea had a dream. The two serial entrepreneurs saw a place where artists, musicians and small business owners would come together, support one another and exchange ideas with a unified goal in mind: together they could overcome any business challenge that may

Voguemobile — Ottawa’s Fashion Truck

 Hold on to your hats Ottawa, because street style is being redefined, and it has wheels! Voguemobile is our city’s first mobile fashion boutique. The fashion truck rolled into O-Town neighbourhoods this month, selling unique designer clothes in a new and convenient delivery system. Follow Voguemobile online to stay up

Taking Care of Business With Janice McDonald

 Photo courtesy of Paul Couvrette Janice McDonald is a powerful entrepreneur. So powerful, in fact, that McDonald has made the top 100 in Women's Executive Network’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women List for the past three years. After congratulating her for such a feat, McDonald chuckles. “I can tell you this,

PR is Changing; Jennifer Stewart Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve

 Photo by Valerie Keeler, Valberg Imaging. In the midst of a rapidly changing media environment, it can be increasingly difficult for companies and organizations to connect with the media in an impactful, successful way. Jennifer Stewart, an Ottawa-based entrepreneur and communications expert, hopes to help organizations solve those issues by

Algonquin College is making waves and winning awards

 Cheryl Jensen is making an impact. Jensen became Algonquin College’s eighth President just over one year ago in August, 2014. She brought 31 years of experience as a professor, dean and vice president and a reputation for  creating strategies that responded to both industry trends and to the needs of students, employees,

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Michelle Cameron Coulter

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

The city’s kindest chauffeurs

 Photos courtesy of Wheels for the Wise If you or a loved one struggle with mobility issues, take a word from the wise and contact Ottawa’s driver-companion service. Launched in 2011 by 27-year-old entrepreneur Jana Mitchell, Wheels for the Wise Inc. is a form of safe transportation for senior citizens