What does it mean to be a small business?

I wish I could say that I’m about to bestow you the secret to success from one entrepreneur to another. But alas my dear reader, the old adage is still as true today as it ever way. Hard work pays off. Diligence, dedication and determination are the skills we have used to build DoTheDaniel.com into what it is today while working towards what it will be tomorrow. It hasn’t always been easy, but there have been some things I have learnt along the way, even if it was the hard way. So today I wanted to share some inspiring news for small business owners in Toronto that will hopefully help to make growing your dreams into your goals, and it’s right here in Toronto! You’ll have recently seen on our social media accounts that we had the pleasure of joining Vistaprint to celebrate the opening of their first ever store in the world, located conveniently at 720 King Street W in the city I call home. And this is no ordinary store! Continue reading “What does it mean to be a small business?”

How to Get a Head to Toe Outfit for Under $100

I love getting new clothing, but I freakin’ hate shopping. Daniel gets consistently annoyed by how I walk through a store picking up items, then I get excited by them, try them on, get excited again, look at the price tag, head over to the cash register, look at the tag one more time, stop for a minute and then turn right back around and return them to the rack. Like clockwork, every single time. I can literally feel his eyes rolling back as I write this.

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Toronto Life’s 2017 Doughnut Festival presented by Dufferin Mall

When it comes to summer in the city of Toronto, there are always so many amazing events that take place. But my favourite of all are those centered around the incredible food scene in the city I call home. Thankfully this year includes Toronto Life’s 2017 Doughnut Festival presented by Dufferin Mall on June 25th and I cannot WAIT to attend! Come see all the delicious details and how you can join us!  Continue reading “Toronto Life’s 2017 Doughnut Festival presented by Dufferin Mall”