Jack Choros

For a local business owner, having a properly optimized Google My Business profile is crucial to driving more customers through the doors and ultimately make more sales. Creating a Google My Business profile starts by submitting your business name, address, phone number, website and hours of operation. But there’s way more to it than that. The back end of a GMB account allows users to add several different elements to their profile, and the thing is, regularly updating each of these gives you...

On an average weekday in 2019, 1.6 million people take 2.76 million separate trips on the TTC. Those trips are divided equally between the subways, which sees 1.34 million people walk through the turnstile, and buses and streetcars, which see 1.34 million people paying the fare.
With more than 5.52 million eyeballs staring at the walls on those vehicles while waiting to get to and from work every day, it’s no wonder that out-of-home advertising is standing the test of time, while other forms ...

It’s now possible to invest in cryptocurrencies through traditional stock trading platforms thanks to publicly traded blockchain stocks. Not all of them however are directly involved with cryptocurrencies. A blockchain after all is a decentralized database. The fact that the principal use case for a blockchain is cryptocurrency is merely a reflection of the fact that Bitcoin’s inventor Satoshi Nakamoto invented the blockchain in order to fill the need of creating an immutable public ledger ca...

Even if you’re really into cryptocurrency, the name Lyn Ulbricht probably doesn’t ring a bell, but her son Ross Ulbricht’s name probably does. That’s because Ross is currently serving 40 years in prison on top of a double life sentence for being the founder of the infamous black market website Silk Road. According to court documents, Silk Road customers made well over 1.2 million transactions on the marketplace. However, as much as the general public perceives Silk Road as facilitating transa...

Founded in 2012, Coinbase.com quickly rose in popularity among cryptocurrency enthusiasts thanks to the fact the website allows investors to purchase cryptocurrency instantly using a credit card. Seven years later, many are seeking out a Coinbase alternative. The reason for this is although Coinbase is great, it often doesn’t have all of it’s features available for all regions.
In this post, we are going to dive deeper into why that is, and why you yourself should consider doing the same. Whe...

Intro to Bitcoin vs. Monero
In this post we are going to compare Bitcoin vs. Monero. Both projects promise users the ability to exchange value anonymously using a decentralized database that records transactions on a public ledger making it difficult if not impossible to create fraudulent transactions or manipulate their respective blockchains in any way, shape or form. It’s this idea of building a peer-to-peer decentralized network that remains anonymous that is acting as the vehicle pushing...

Intro To Bitcoin vs. Ethereum
Today, we are going to look Bitcoin vs. Ethereum, comparing the two most popular cryptocurrencies of all time. At the time of this writing, there are over 2,200 cryptocurrencies available on the open market. The collective worth of these currencies is over $336 billion CAD. Bitcoin (BTC) gave birth to the industry itself back in 2008. It currently holds more than 55% (or $186 billion-plus) of the entire industry’s market value. Nearly 11 years since its inception...

Statistics Canada’s most recent National Cannabis Survey estimates 514,000 Canadians are using cannabis before or during work.
While age and gender don’t play a factor in terms of increasing the likelihood of consumption on the job, frequency of cannabis use does. Of cannabis consumers who use cannabis daily or almost daily, 27% of survey respondents say they also consume just before starting work or during working hours. By comparison, a mere 7% of respondents who enjoy cannabis on a more ca...

When hosting a party, it’s not unusual for some people to incorporate the use of cannabis into the proceedings. But sometimes it’s fun to take things to the next level and have the entire party revolve around cannabis, especially now that legalization is just around the corner. Of course, while the party itself will be all fun and games, planning an awesome cannabis party could take some work. Here are a few tips to help you host an amazing cannabis party.
Pick the Right Strains
If you’re pla...

No matter who you are, where you’re from or what you do, we could all use not only more sleep but more restful sleep. It’s amazing how our mood, energy level, and productivity are all improved after a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, getting a good night of sleep is sometimes easier said than done. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your chances of getting the rest you need to be at your best.
Stay on Schedule
One of the best things you can do to sleep well every nigh...

It’s only a matter of time until cannabis becomes legalized in Canada for recreational use. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has indicated that cannabis will become legal on October 17, 2018. Of course, both federal and local governments will have a say in how it’s regulated. For instance, the feds will regulate production, age limits, advertising, and other factors while the provinces and territories will govern retail distribution, workplace safety, and possession restrictions. Thus, there is ...

This fall, Canada will be entering a brave new world. On October 17, recreational cannabis use will be officially legal throughout the country. If you’ve never used cannabis before, not even for medicinal reasons, but would like to join the party after legalization, here are some important terms and phrases you should be familiar with so you understand the lingo of your fellow cannabis users.
Additive
While growing cannabis, it’s common to use additives that may improve the quality of the mar...

When October 17, 2018, rolls around, recreational cannabis use will officially become legal throughout Canada. If you’ve never tried marijuana before, it may be time to give it a chance. Of course, there are a few things you should know before trying cannabis for the first time. Here are a few tips for any first-time users out there.
You May Not Get High the First Time
Believe it or not, there’s no guarantee that you’ll actually get high the first time you use cannabis. If you’ve seen movies ...

Few innovations in the blockchain world have been as revolutionary as smart contracts. A type of self-executing agreement where the terms between buyer and seller are directly written into the code itself, these mechanisms unalterable, almost impossible to hack, and helps guarantee that both sides to an agreement aren’t ripped off.
Smart contracts also allow for more complex transactions to be carried out between two anonymous parties without the need for a central authority, enforcement syst...

What you'll learn:
What it costs to attend the World Cup
What to do over the next eight years
How little you need to save to make it
Picture it for a moment. You’re on the edge of your seat at the World Cup. Next to your best friends, the beer is ice cold, your nation’s chants and songs echo in the air. You watch as your favourite player is about to take the deciding penalty kick. Your hair stands on end…
If you missed the news, Canada has won its bid to host the World Cup in 2026. Eight year...