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Niche success: Andy Plebalgs creates software for large comapanies to manage personnel data and his wife Cheryl Jack markets it
Niche success: Andy Plebalgs creates software for large comapanies to manage personnel data and his wife Cheryl Jack markets it

Niche success: Andy Plebalgs creates software for large comapanies to manage personnel data and his wife Cheryl Jack markets it

Date2/1/1992
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132136F
Home-grown: Oakville's John Donelian, who teaches a course on perfume at Seneca College, creates, produces and markets his own fragrances.
Home-grown: Oakville's John Donelian, who teaches a course on perfume at Seneca College, creates, produces and markets his own fragrances.
6/6/1984
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
10/5/1977
He's furious: Scarborough businessman Bob Tutton is angry about an amendment to the federal Excise Tax Act which he says increases the cost of his goods to consumers, creates more bureaucracy and jacks up Canada's inflation rate
He's furious: Scarborough businessman Bob Tutton is angry about an amendment to the federal Excise Tax Act which he says increases the cost of his goods to consumers, creates more bureaucracy and jacks up Canada's inflation rate
8/7/1981
Sweet business: Richard Bass, 28, turned his fanaticism for chocolate into firm that creates offerings such as this.
Sweet business: Richard Bass, 28, turned his fanaticism for chocolate into firm that creates offerings such as this.
7/17/1981
Scott Craigie. To laymen they're known as window dressers. But aesthete Scott Craigie calls himself a display manager. As the man in charge of windows and in - store displays for exclusive Hazelton Lanes, Craigie creates ever-changing window fantasies for a dozen boutiques. Inspired by travel and unusual props - anything can be used as a prop, from newspapers to antiques - Craigie likes to create windows that draw attention to the merchandise without being distracting. [Incomplete]
Scott Craigie. To laymen they're known as window dressers. But aesthete Scott Craigie calls himself a display manager. As the man in charge of windows and in - store displays for exclusive Hazelton Lanes, Craigie creates ever-changing window fantasies for a dozen boutiques. Inspired by travel and unusual props - anything can be used as a prop, from newspapers to antiques - Craigie likes to create windows that draw attention to the merchandise without being distracting. [Incomplete]
1/26/1982
Designer Silvio Russo concentrates on simple shapes, Using colored paper, he creates accordion-like hangings that are easily moved.
Designer Silvio Russo concentrates on simple shapes, Using colored paper, he creates accordion-like hangings that are easily moved.
3/17/1976
Last Resort: Ken Maynard, who moves property for vendors by putting it on the auction block, says the sales method creates urgency where none exists.
Last Resort: Ken Maynard, who moves property for vendors by putting it on the auction block, says the sales method creates urgency where none exists.
11/14/1991
Polished look: Lou Myles, above, creates, left, a black and white suit, $895, worn with a striped shirt, $110, and silk tie, $80.
Polished look: Lou Myles, above, creates, left, a black and white suit, $895, worn with a striped shirt, $110, and silk tie, $80.
7/7/1988
Still starting his day at 5 every morning, Julie Goodbaum checks a melon for quality before it goes on the shelves of one of his Sunnybrook Food Markets Stores
Still starting his day at 5 every morning, Julie Goodbaum checks a melon for quality before it goes on the shelves of one of his Sunnybrook Food Markets Stores
11/26/1975
Metal Markets: Bill Mair, founder and president of Metal Supermarkets, cuts some of his own products. Sales this year are expected to top $5 million.
Metal Markets: Bill Mair, founder and president of Metal Supermarkets, cuts some of his own products. Sales this year are expected to top $5 million.
10/27/1990
Super salesman: Scottish-born Ron Morton stands in his crowded quarters with some of the products he markets, including rust-proofing and insulating compounds, as well as squash rackets endorsed by world champion Jahangir Khan
Super salesman: Scottish-born Ron Morton stands in his crowded quarters with some of the products he markets, including rust-proofing and insulating compounds, as well as squash rackets endorsed by world champion Jahangir Khan
4/24/1985
Fallen warrior. Everything Moore creates looks large
Fallen warrior. Everything Moore creates looks large
5/30/1966