JobProx seeks crowdfunding for proximity-based job search app

Think every sort of innovation has already been brought into the job search process? Think again. JobProx is currently seeking crowdfunding support on Indiegogo to launch an app that would tie into LinkedIn,

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 2nd, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Toronto startup launches photo-sharing app with Maple Leafs promotion

Toronto-based Thumble launched its iOS photo-sharing app on Tuesday, and to mark the occasion its offering users the opportunity to win tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs or Montreal Canadiens playoff game. A

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 30th, 2013 Jeff Jedras


Facebook Home offers hyper-targeted access to mobile channel

It seems that whenever a new social media tool comes out, brands and agencies look at ways they can use it to sell more of their wares. The same can be said when

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 26th, 2013 Karim Kanji

Mobile solutions not just for road warriors, survey shows

While FileMaker knew its users were using custom business solutions for the iPad and iPhone created on its platform to enable road warriors, a recent survey of its users also showed companies are

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 25th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

New iOS payroll app launched for SMBs

Wave, a Toronto-based developer of cloud-based finance tools for the small business market, has launched an iOS payroll tool app to supplement its online payroll application. Payroll by Wave for iOS allows small

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 24th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Mississauga vendor has a mobile CRM for sales reps

A Mississauga, Ont.-based vendor is throwing its hat into the mobile customer relationship management (CRM) ring. Front Row Solutions’ mobile CRM app is Front Row CRM and, according to CEO and founder Etien

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 23rd, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Waterloo mobile messaging startup closes $19.5 million financing round

A Waterloo startup that wants to change mobile messaging has $19.5 million to help it in its mission. Kik Interactive announced last week that it has closed a $19.5 million in Series B

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 23rd, 2013 Jeff Jedras


Deposit a cheque via smartphone? There’s an app for that

Want to deposit a cheque using your smartphone? Well, there’s an app for that. As long as you’re a credit union customer, that is. Central 1 Credit Union, the central financial facility and

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 16th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Two Canadian companies want to improve your mobile typing experience

Modern smartphones offer a great visual experience, but typing on them can be a learning experience for some, and isn’t always an enjoyable experience. Two Canadian companies are focusing on the mobile typing

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 5th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Oanda makes forex trading mobile

Employees taking furtive glances at smartphones during office hours could be checking sports scores, Hollywood gossip or how sales are going on eBay. Or, they could be doing some foreign exchange trading through

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 28th, 2013 Howard Solomon

Intuit continues mobile march with ProFile Connect app

Late last year, financial software developer Intuit released a mobile app version of QuickBooks Online its cloud-based bookkeeping software for SMBs. Now it's continuing its app development trend by releasing a mobile version

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 24th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Wave Accounting transforms with new Wave rebrand

Toronto-based online accounting software startup Wave Accounting is rebranding itself and calling out its major competitors in the bookkeeping business.Wave Accounting has re-launched to become WaveApps.com and has launched a suite of new

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: December 17th, 2012 Brian Jackson