2015 will bring further growth to our business as people look to find alternative methods of transportation. 2014 is coming to an end and was a foundational year for Driverseat, as 4 new locations launched and the cities we service grew from 22 to more than 50! Looking ahead, we have a new franchise partner
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In 1981, in Kitchener, ON, the first household recycling pilot was launched. Prior to this time, all waste generated in a household was taken to landfill in plastic garbage bags. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recycling_in_Canada. While it may seem like that was a lifetime ago, and we could not imagine life without recycling today, it took a significant shift in
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In the face of increased competition for jobs, and a decrease in the number of jobs available, many North Americans are fleeing the office or factory for a home based business. While everyone has a different set of circumstances giving them the push for self employment, there are a few common threads weaving them together.
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Wine is “King” in Canada. Well, it isn’t yet but it is likely to become King if the current trends continue. Canada is known as a country that loves our beer. The funny video from Tim Hicks called “Stronger Beer” speaks to the differences between the U.S. and Canada but focuses on our love of
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I was recently asked to speak at a conference on how to transition from corporate life to entrepreneur. Many Canadians and Americans have a dream of working for themselves, being their own boss and making themselves a lot of money, not working to make others rich. The explosion of businesses across Canada and the U.S.
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“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” -Stephen Covey
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I spent many years traveling to New York for work. I really like the city. It is vibrant, has some amazing architecture, some of the best theatre productions in the world and a selection of restaurants that are second to none. When the 911 attacks occurred, like many of you, I was without words and
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Air Travel & The Weather I had a recent flight booked for a business trip from Minneapolis Minnesota to Kitchener Ontario, via Chicago. Flying back into Kitchener is a treat as the airport is small, not crowded, quick with Canada Customs and close to where I live. Flying back into Kitchener is a treat as
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51 minutes. How long is that exactly. It is roughly the time it takes to watch a 1-hour TV program (while fast forwarding the commercials), it is the length of a class in high school, just over the average commute time for someone in a bedroom community outside of Toronto and it is the average
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I am an avid traveler. When I am asked what type of travel I like, I have trouble answering becaus e the experience of travel is something that I live for. I am fortunate to have a wife of 21 years who loves to travel as much as I do. I am more fortunate that
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