Technology

By IAN ROSS Irene Kozlowski admits to facing a steep learning curve during her first year as head of Sencia Canada Ltd.

By ANDREW WAREING It does not matter how many bells and whistles a company's Web site may have, if the company does not have a good product, then a splashy Web site will not help sell the product, says Sara Callaway.

By IAN ROSS For Doug McCormack, writing a data mining software program is one of the more creative technological processes he can think of.

By RICK HOULE Advertising in an overcrowded market place just became a little easier. Michael Fragomele Owning a small business can be difficult when trying to compete with large corporations, says a Sudbury-based entrepreneur.

By ANDREW WAREING Walter Siggelkow, HLS Hardline Solutions. Reputation is a powerful thing in the mining industry and Canada's reputation has been tarnished in the past, making it difficult for other companies like HLS Hard-Line Solutions in Dowling.

Paul Laplante, renovator and businessman, was putting up drywall and completing the job by taping the joints when he thought to himself "There must be an easier way to do this.

AARON VESA says one of the biggest problems in the mechanics trade today is the aging workforce. While companies have made machines to help relieve workers of heavy lifting, they have not invented a tool to help lift heavy tires onto the rims.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business It's been called the Great White North's version of South Park.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business Forward-thinking companies are embracing e-learning to become more productive, innovative and efficient, while creating a generation of employees who are motivated, life-long learners.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business At least two data storage companies are interested in North Bay's soon-to-be-vacated underground air defence facility, known locally as the Hole.