Category: Business

Do you wish you had more money set aside? Not a rainy day fund for unexpected expenses but something that could cushion the financial stress of a major life event. When Nora Martin was expecting her first child, she wasn’t going to let all the many baby costs bring her down. She had a plan. […]

Burgeoning Canadian cashierless chain Aisle 24 is capitalizing on the opportunity to convert underutilized space in residential buildings into 24-hour self-service markets that are a cross between a small-format grocer and convenience store.  Customers use the Aisle 24 app to access the store and then use in-store kiosks to pay — an approach aimed at […]

Not everyone is impressed with Mastodon. Some call it clunky and slow, some in the security world say it’s far from perfect, and because different servers may be run differently, there’s no consistency to moderation and rules. And you may be philosophically opposed to the fact that instead of “tweets,” messages on Mastodon are called “toots.” The Case […]

The blank slate of a new year is something to look forward to. But as we set financial goals for the upcoming 12 months, it’s important to think beyond broad declarations, like: “I want to save more money.” Without a clear plan mapped out, those types of resolutions often fall through. The 52-Week Money Challenge, […]

The chaos begins at 5 am. The markets open, the traders arrive, and the auction floor heaves. Over the next six hours, gambles are taken, hands are shaken, and deals are made in a flurry of brinkmanship, shouting, and testosterone. But this isn’t a Wall Street trading floor, and the commodity isn’t financial assets. Instead, […]

While DevOps isn’t a new phrase or idea to anyone in the tech industry, it has become a buzzword in recent years. Such is its popularity that it is now crucial to understand how best to structure and deploy a DevOps team, and there are several different views and methodologies on this. In layman’s terms, […]

If you’re spending more time at home these days, you’re not alone. With the rise of remote work, we’re seeing a lot more of the same four walls. It’s natural to want to spend your days (and nights) in a space you find both comfortable and stylish. Home improvements can be a great way to […]

Salt is a staple in our kitchens, but you don’t have to limit its use to just flavoring food. It’s a true household workhorse and we’ve found more than two dozen uses for salt beyond the usual culinary ones.  Sure, salt makes food taste better. But did you know it’s also great for cleaning because […]

Opening a restaurant is an exciting time for the aspiring entrepreneur. It’s also an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your community by creating more sustainable habits in the restaurant industry. That’s why increasingly, restaurateurs are choosing to increase their restaurant sustainability efforts and to source their building materials and supplies from eco-friendly products. From […]

Cash from national contests can help you pay off debt, finance that dream vacation around the world or send you on a shopping spree in style. But you can’t win the money unless you enter the contests. The odds may be tough but it’s easy to enter online. And, someone has to win, right? Why […]