Inspiration

From a Mexican restaurant with Caribbean and South American influences in Boston, to a Latin American resort wear and swimwear store...

When I founded Lightspeed in 2005, I was a very different person than I am today. I was 28, had never led a team before, and my background...

When they’re not learning from staff, customers and fellow owners, restaurateurs often take cues from food blogs and online resources...

Reckless Bike Stores opened its first location 35 years ago on Fir Street in the South Granville neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC. Nestled...

Collective Arts is so much more than a place to grab a cold beer. It’s a creative environment where great beer and art co-exist,...

  Note: We’ve provided Amazon links for each of the books below. However, please note, these are not affiliate links. We highly...

“We speak human.” Those three words in Toronto-based computer retailer Riverdale Mac’s motto sum up exactly what they do best....

Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains about 90 miles north of Atlanta, Ellijay is a quaint vacation town home to a year-round population...

From art historian to chocolate maker, Daniel Youngren and his partner William Gustwiller began their chocolate-making journey with...

To travelers and explorers, hotels serve as a home away from home and a gateway to new discoveries. Not only do they provide a great...

A lot of things happened in the 15th century: the trial of Joan of Arc, the invention of the parachute, and the start of the Renaissance...

What started out as a small hawker stand in a busy market has grown into a three-location staple of the Montreal restaurant scene....

LeAnna Brun found a home for Brunmillers Soapworks and Shop in historic Brenham, Texas, amongst the infamous bluebonnets. With tourists...

Since 2003, EcoCafe has been serving great coffee and small-town charm to residents and tourists in the quaint village of St. Jacobs....

Walking through the historic district of old Montreal, vintage posters peek through the windows of Chez Mère-Grand and a traditional...

Welcome to Lightspeed’s brief goal setting guide. This article is intended to help you set and achieve your goals in a simple, actionable...

Anyone who has worked in the restaurant industry will tell you there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in the business and the...

Golf tournaments present a huge opportunity to bring in extra money and develop relationships with golfers in your area. Hosting a...

As we enter a new world of retail, business owners can’t ignore the red flags any longer.The relationship between a retailer and...

Five Guys has carved out a niche in a crowded market. With fresh, never frozen hamburgers and infamous fries cooked in peanut oil,...

The road to opening a luxury chocolate shop made up of great flavors and local chocolates isn’t always a straight line. Maud Gaudreau’s...