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Entrepreneurs Image Roland Bellerose

Like many young people, Roland Bellerose tried a lot of different jobs before he realized that he needed to pursue his own dream. He always wanted to be a photographer and once he had locked onto that vision, he didn't waver until he had achieved that goal.

Roland operates his own company, Clicks and Bits, in Calgary, Alberta. He uses innovative developments in computer software to give him an edge over his competition. By manipulating his photographic images with state-of-the-art computers, he can produce artwork at a fraction of the cost of previous methods.

Roland believes that if you want to achieve success you should practice envisioning yourself as a successful person. Roland achieves his greatest satisfaction from accomplishing his goals.

Entrepreneurs Image Harold Warner

Harold Warner was selling real estate when the market collapsed. Broke and in debt, he took a risk and decided to try to make a living flying his hot-air balloon. He was a skilled pilot and had already achieved some acclaim for his altitude and distance records as a recreational hot-air balloonist.

Today, Harold's troupe of pilots and support crews flies balloons of his own design throughout North America, Europe and Japan. Harold credits the success of his company to his decision to take a chance on doing what he really liked doing and what he does best - flying balloons. He feels it is important to really know oneself well before undertaking a venture.

Entrepreneurs Image Martha Sturdy

As a high school student, Martha Sturdy was more interested in art and English courses than in business. She liked to make things and sew her own clothes. She went to art school, but was poorly motivated and went on to a marriage, children and work in a bank.

But, when she was 29, she returned to art school and this time she set out to make her mark in the world. Today, Martha Sturdy is one of Canada's most successful designers. She credits her success to persistence and to responding to market changes - to always trying something new, something different.