8 Things you need to think about before hiring internationally
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Expanding your team into new markets means adding people on the ground with the right mix of experience and knowledge. But hiring the right people where you need them comes with its own set of challenges — from complying with local employment laws to implementing international payroll and benefits.
27 July 2015 | By Sam Trieu in: Announcements, Ecosystem, Startups The next Google for Entrepreneurs cohort is soon, and the perks are more than just space. Read more 27 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Small to Mid Size, Startups The 2015 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Compass was released and Waterloo Region made the top 25, behind Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Read more 27 July 2015 | By Sam Trieu in: Announcements, Small to Mid Size, Startups This Communitech workshop will help you build your sales team. Hear from Facilitator Loren Padelford, Chief Sales Scientist at Shopify. Read more 24 July 2015 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News After the fall of Blackberry, Waterloo Region is internationally seen as a place where innovators have faced disruption up close. Read more 23 July 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion Philanthropy is an interesting topic, as much of the older generation engage in it, but many young folks do not. Being charitable is not often discussed as a 20-something, but perhaps the millennials are… Read more 22 July 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, Tech About Town Meet the founders of Eventpeeks, they don't quite fit the typical archetype of startup founders in Waterloo Region. What started as a group project, is now a booming company. Read more 21 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Featured, News, Small to Mid Size The government announced an almost $10M boost to Waterloo Region. This is focused on building the next generation of high-growth firms. Read more 21 July 2015 | By Sam Trieu in: Announcements, Small to Mid Size, Startups The CDMN Soft Landing program helps companies enter international markets and access regional support. Read more 21 July 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in Having a relationship with the government is important, but it is important to set limits around the election period. Read more 16 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Opinion, View from the 'Loo Communitech News sat down with Igloo Software CEO Dan Latendre to talk about Igloo, and their journey to get here. Read more
Free space and Google for Entrepreneurs startup resources through Communitech co-working program
Startup ecosystem report highlights need for scale-up growth in Canada
Communitech launches workshop to help companies build sales teams
Why Waterloo's reputation in Silicon Valley is growing
The conundrum of charitable giving among young people in tech
Entrepreneurial busking: Eventpeeks founders juggle family, work and startup commitments
High-growth firms the focus as feds give $9.7M boost to Waterloo Region
CDMN Soft Landing program applications now open
Politics Plug-in: Asked to host a visit? Be gracious and set limits
In depth: Q+A with Igloo Software CEO Dan Latendre, a Waterloo tech veteran