“Entrepreneur” – this word has become synonymous with bold, creative, courageous and daring. I’ve struggled with seeing myself as an entrepreneur over the years for two main reasons: 1. I am not fearless. Far from it. I think about everything a...
Everyone knows that perseverance is important. You’ve probably heard the quote “If at first you don’t succeed, try again” or seen the commercial that talks about falling down 7 times and standing up 8. The lesson, of course, is that few people achieve anything great...
From a humble start in the basement of his home in 2002, Shawn Kersey has built Halifaxbased Data Wiring Solutions into a thriving telecommunications company with 150 employees across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Along the way, Kersey has shown remarkable resilience...
Finding time to sit down with your family for dinner at the best of times can be hard to do. But when you are an entrepreneur, carving out a half hour to eat can become even more challenging. There are deadlines to meet, customers to satisfy, and the all mighty...
A year ago I leaped, bungee jumped and cartwheeled into my new work life as an entrepreneur and agency owner. Making this change has been one of the scariest, most exhilarating and rewarding experiences of my career. Leaving the ‘safety’ of the corporate world working...
