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Starting a small business as a young woman in Ontario
Looking to start a business but unsure where to start? Two small business owners share their experiences. *Emma Litschko uses she/they pronouns In December 2020, women-owned Canadian businesses were hit hardest by the pandemic. They took twice as long to recover from financial setbacks compared to male-owned businesses. Even pre-pandemic, launching a small business as a woman was particularly challenging. When starting a new business, knowing where to look for guidance and support is the first step. Ambrozic and Litschko are long-time entrepreneurs. Ambrozic is the owner of Mimic: A Print Republic, a Markham-based printing company and Litschko is the mixed Mi’kmaq founder and owner of Forget-Me-Not Jewelry and Apparel,…
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Interview with Huda Idrees
Huda Idrees is the CEO and founder of Dot Health which has its headquarters in Toronto’s Distillery District. Dot Health is “a real-time personal health data platform” that allows you to take your healthcare into your own hands. Dot Health can be downloaded on Android or IOS. The application allows you to store your health reports and records. The app follows provincial and federal privacy laws and uses bank-level encryption so you feel safe. Only you have access to your data. Users can make notes, access health glossaries and keep track of their health timeline. Medical data can also be converted into comprehensive visuals. Overall, Dot Health allows you to…
