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A money-maker: Scott Parker of Mississauga shows off his Wedding Well-Wisher, which his company makes and sells
A money-maker: Scott Parker of Mississauga shows off his Wedding Well-Wisher, which his company makes and sells

A money-maker: Scott Parker of Mississauga shows off his Wedding Well-Wisher, which his company makes and sells

Date1/6/1987
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0131870F
Small treasures: George Maxwell shows off some of the miniature cars he sells through his Unionville company
Small treasures: George Maxwell shows off some of the miniature cars he sells through his Unionville company
4/27/1986
Ready for launch: Master model maker John Craig shows off his latest warship - a scale model of HMCS Toronto. The exnavy man provides scale models of ships for the defence department and will soon have a fleet of 13 ready for delivery. Craig says the real HMCS Toronto will be a 'Humdinger' which will make Canadians proud of their navy again.
Ready for launch: Master model maker John Craig shows off his latest warship - a scale model of HMCS Toronto. The exnavy man provides scale models of ships for the defence department and will soon have a fleet of 13 ready for delivery. Craig says the real HMCS Toronto will be a 'Humdinger' which will make Canadians proud of their navy again.
1/12/1986
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
9/10/1971
Ruby Osten of Rubys Shoes sells Italian footwear, which makes up 26 per cent of the market.
Ruby Osten of Rubys Shoes sells Italian footwear, which makes up 26 per cent of the market.
10/10/1985
President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
8/18/1977
Allan Clark, says rebound at Chateau comes from its success in keeping new ideas flowing and fresh merchandise sitting out on the shelves. It now makes 50 per cent of what it sells.
Allan Clark, says rebound at Chateau comes from its success in keeping new ideas flowing and fresh merchandise sitting out on the shelves. It now makes 50 per cent of what it sells.
10/19/1990
H. S, (Stan) Bond won't retire although he'll soon be 94. He's too old to renew his driver's license so makes his sales calls via bus and streetcar. Bond thinks today's company managers would do a better job if they were given bonuses for boosting profits. His customer say he knows merchandise well.
H. S, (Stan) Bond won't retire although he'll soon be 94. He's too old to renew his driver's license so makes his sales calls via bus and streetcar. Bond thinks today's company managers would do a better job if they were given bonuses for boosting profits. His customer say he knows merchandise well.
1/4/1973
Lively Wares from a Hearse, Darren Bedford displays Juggling equipment he sells from his 1968 Cadillac which carries the licence plate Grusim.
Lively Wares from a Hearse, Darren Bedford displays Juggling equipment he sells from his 1968 Cadillac which carries the licence plate Grusim.
2/13/1993
Untainted Produce, David Suarez, propietor of Chicaro Organic Green Grocers, complains that publicity about Kensington market being filled with pesticide sprays damages reputation of stores such as his, which sells organically grown produce
Untainted Produce, David Suarez, propietor of Chicaro Organic Green Grocers, complains that publicity about Kensington market being filled with pesticide sprays damages reputation of stores such as his, which sells organically grown produce
10/27/1988
Thomas Christoff: President of company building Mississauga's Landford Airport Centre shows off model of the commercial development, which includes a heliport and an aviation park for historic aircraft.
Thomas Christoff: President of company building Mississauga's Landford Airport Centre shows off model of the commercial development, which includes a heliport and an aviation park for historic aircraft.
8/23/1989
Last summer, he sold encyclopedias. This summer, university student Mark Dingman is selling himself - as the first prize in an unusual raffle. Dingman 21, of Toronto, has decided to raffle himself - or more precisely, 16 hours of his time - to make money for school. I wanted to run my own business. This took minimum capitalization and had minimal risk, should it fail, said Dingman, a McGill University student. And it seems like a good skill to learn, to sell yourself. Dingman is going door-to-door with his Student Slaves raffle and a very professional pitch. Tickets go for $1.99 each (or three for $5) and there are 200 in each draw. The first raffle is scheduled for Tuesday and the winner gets Dingman for 16 hours to do anything from cleaning ovens to fixing eavestroughs.
Last summer, he sold encyclopedias. This summer, university student Mark Dingman is selling himself - as the first prize in an unusual raffle. Dingman 21, of Toronto, has decided to raffle himself - or more precisely, 16 hours of his time - to make money for school. I wanted to run my own business. This took minimum capitalization and had minimal risk, should it fail, said Dingman, a McGill University student. And it seems like a good skill to learn, to sell yourself. Dingman is going door-to-door with his Student Slaves raffle and a very professional pitch. Tickets go for $1.99 each (or three for $5) and there are 200 in each draw. The first raffle is scheduled for Tuesday and the winner gets Dingman for 16 hours to do anything from cleaning ovens to fixing eavestroughs.
7/5/1984
Trendy lighting: Reg Porter stands under Saturn, by Casablanca, one of the new-look ceiling fans he sells at one of his three greater Metro Fan Man stores
Trendy lighting: Reg Porter stands under Saturn, by Casablanca, one of the new-look ceiling fans he sells at one of his three greater Metro Fan Man stores
7/5/1990