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CTV News
04-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Toronto business owner says customer used point of sale terminal to issue himself $2,000 refund
Toronto business owner says customer used point of sale terminal to issue himself $2,000 refund Thousands of dollars have been taken from businesses on Queen Street East in Toronto over the past few weeks as thieves use the very machine the businesses use to accept money from customers to rob them. CTV's Jon Woodward reports.
CBS News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Maryland business owner cleans up floodwater mess as stormy weather continues
As more stormy weather powered into Maryland on Tuesday, residents in Baltimore and Harford counties are still cleaning up from the night before. Severe weather, which brought tornado warnings, flooding, and damaging winds, left residents and business owners cleaning up a mess. Tina Schifflett, the owner of Tina's Trophy World in Aberdeen, told WJZ she once again had to clear water from her business. She said heavy rain regularly floods the town, and she often has to stop her usual work to shop vac and clean up her store. "I was expected, you know, to come in here to a mess, and I did," Schifflett said. "There's water everywhere" Harford County received the worst of Monday's severe weather. Roads flooded, lightning bolts lit up neighborhoods, and a house caught fire because of a lightning strike. Other Harford County residents saw tree damage and some scary cloud formations. Schifflett said she received a phone call Monday night saying that the business flooded and water pushed its way inside." "You open the door, there's water everywhere," Schifflett said. You know, we're cleaning up. We're getting rid of stuff that was left on the floor. The water just brushes in here from trucks and cars driving by, and the water just comes in here. It's kind of like the ocean. It just pushes its way through the door." Schifflett said flooding happens in her store whenever there is a lot of heavy rain, and with more severe weather on the way, she expects Wednesday will likely be a rinse and repeat. "I'm expecting the same thing tomorrow morning, to come in here after we've done shop vac, and, yeah, do it all over again," Schifflett said. Harford, Baltimore counties struck by storms Powerful storms ripped through parts of Harford and Baltimore counties on Monday evening, with damaging wind gusts, torrential rain, and lightning strikes. A tornado warning was issued for east central and central Harford County, as well as east central Baltimore County. The storm moved through Aberdeen, Havre De Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Riverside, Kingsville, Joppatowne, Perryman, Bel Air, Perry Hall, and Middle River. WJZ viewers shared these photos from the storms.
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Cash rains down from helicopter onto funeral-goers in Detroit
Watch Video shows a helicopter dropping roses and cash on a crowd of well-wishers after a well-known Detroit business owner's funeral.
Entrepreneur
04-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Before You Invest, Take These Steps to Build a Strategy That Works
Learn how to determine where to place your investments with these insightful tips from an experienced business owner and entrepreneur. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Investing doesn't start with your first transaction — it begins much earlier. From defining the types of investments you're interested in to setting clear financial goals, the early stages are critical. Investing can be complex and time-intensive, especially when deciding where to place your capital. That's why having a thoughtful, informed strategy from the outset is so important: it ensures your investments are purposeful and aligned with your longterm vision. Before you commit any resources, take the time to craft a strategy that reflects your goals, values and risk tolerance. A structured approach not only reduces unnecessary risk but also clarifies why you're investing and how each decision supports the bigger picture. This clarity transforms your investment approach from reactive to intentional. As an entrepreneur, I've refined my own investment strategy over time. It's diverse by design, built to support both my financial goals and my broader mission. If you're wondering how to figure out where your own investments should go, here are four actionable steps to help guide your placement strategy: 1. Define your investment goals Start by asking yourself: What do I want my investments to achieve? Are you aiming for longterm wealth, social impact, business expansion or a mix of these? Knowing what success looks like will shape how much you invest, when and where. Consider the types of investments that resonate most—whether that's equity, partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, or ventures tied to innovation. Aligning your goals with your core values will not only give you direction but also help you stay committed when markets shift. Related: How to Diversify Your Business Interests 2. Choose your asset allocation strategy Asset allocation — how you distribute your investments across asset classes — is central to managing risk and return. The main categories include equities, fixed income and cash or cash equivalents. Each has different risk profiles and growth potential. There's no one-size-fits-all approach. My own strategy, for example, spans three buckets: equity and business investments, partnerships and strategic collaborations and philanthropic efforts. This setup works for me because I prioritize both financial returns and impact. A significant portion of my portfolio supports global health, education, and sustainability initiatives. A thoughtful allocation plan helps you stay balanced, even when the markets aren't. 3. Diversify strategically Diversification is a time-tested way to reduce risk. If one sector dips, others can help offset the loss. But meaningful diversification goes beyond spreading your investments — it requires research and intention. Dig into each opportunity. Understand the potential returns, risks, and how each fits into your broader strategy. For me, diversification also means staying engaged with sectors I care deeply about, like innovation, wellness and climate-conscious enterprises. This keeps my portfolio resilient and aligned with my values. Related: The Importance of Portfolio Diversification for Your Investments 4. Stay adaptable Your investment strategy should evolve with you. As your goals, interests and the economic landscape shift, so should your allocations. I regularly revisit my portfolio with a few key questions: How are my current investments performing? Do they still reflect my vision? Are there new opportunities I should explore? Lately, I've been diving deeper into wellness and sustainable living, especially in high-quality nutraceuticals and biohacking. Those shifts came from staying curious and being willing to pivot when the time felt right. Deciding where to place your investments is one of the most important steps in your investing journey. Laying a solid foundation early on helps you navigate growth, risk, and market shifts with confidence. And remember, your strategy isn't permanent—it's a living framework that should adapt as you and the world around you evolve. Stay informed, stay connected, and above all, stay intentional. Your future self will thank you.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Guelph shoplifter pulls out knife
A Guelph Police Service cruiser is seen in this stock photo. (GPS) A Guelph man is facing weapons charges after police said he pulled out a knife while shoplifting from an east-end store. Officers with the Guelph Police Service were called to the business near Victoria Road North and Grange Road on Monday at around 9:15 a.m. Staff told police a man had walked into the store and started putting items into a plastic bag. When he was approached by an employee who asked to see what was inside the bag, the man pulled out a knife and made a gesture towards the employees before leaving the store. The business owner said they followed the suspect for a short distance, but stopped when the man approached their vehicle with a knife in his hand. The suspect was arrested a short time later. A 33-year-old Guelph man has been charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft under $5,000 and breaching a probation order.
