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BoC holds rate steady, suggests oil shock more concerning than trade war The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for the seventh consecutive time but warned that inflationary risks are building even as the escalating trade war with the United States risks knocking Canada’s economic recovery off course.

Lululemon Stock Collapse Shows Brands Forgot Their Customers Lululemon stock is falling as sales weaken. Jim Osman examines brand loyalty, pricing power and what happens when consumer brands lose touch with their customers.

The Best Ways for Small Business Founders to Fund Their Start-Ups There are plenty of sources of capital, including bank loans, some SBA guaranteed. But for first-time entrepreneurs, the best choice is often their own bank accounts.

Despite having a net worth of $400 million, Kevin O’Leary still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans: ‘I’m always looking for a great deal’ A bargain is a bargain for millionaire Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary—he still shops at Walmart for essentials like jeans, paper towels, and butter.

When To Trust Your Gut Over Everyone Else’s Advice Should you trust your gut when everyone advises you differently? Research on intuition, confirmation bias and decision-making offers a more nuanced answer.

Invest with a Plan Instead of Waiting for the Perfect Moment Here's a framework that satisfies both the head and the heart.

Entrepreneurship Is an Inner Game. Here’s Why Your State Matters More Than Your Strategy. Learn why our inner condition shapes our decisions more than our circumstances, and how cultivating that state can transform both leadership and long-term success.

The Way We Sell Homes Has Changed. The Debate Hasn’t — But Here’s Why It Should. The real estate industry has spent years arguing about whether technology will replace agents. Consumer behavior suggests a different future.

Businesses Are Spending Big on Quantum Many companies are pouring millions into quantum computing programs to gain a competitive edge and prepare for future encryption threats.

I Created This Scorecard to Measure Accountability at My Company. What Would Your Business Score? Founders love to talk about accountability because it makes them look like responsible leaders. But unless you can specifically demonstrate how your business is becoming more accountable, it’s just a buzzword.