Support New Entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurs in the Northstar Startups Business Incubator offer a wide variety of services. Some deliver only in Scarborough but others deliver throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Catalogue of Services
Respite Care & Chair Yoga
Terri Ann Nakita, Anchor Respite Care
Terri provides relief and in-home services based on a personalized care plan to families who are caring for their aging loved ones. A compassionate, inter-professional team which includes experts in nursing and personal support will be available to assist with caring for your friend or family member while you care for yourself.
- Respite to relieve family caregivers
- Chair yoga for individuals and groups
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
- Overnight shifts for safety and reassurance
- Bathing, feeding, dressing, transfers, personal care
- Incontinence care
- Sensitive companionship, prompts for medications
Get in Touch:
Phone: 647-915-4692
Email: Racare100@gmail.com
Hair Braiding
Erica Brown, Blended Braidz
Erica started Blended Braidz to serve her community, from the elderly to children – especially multiracial children whose parents struggle caring for hair that is not like their own. She is passionate about creating hair styles that build confidence. Her knowledge of hair types, product options, extensions and a variety of braiding techniques takes the stress out of hair maintenance.
- Braids for children, ladies, men, and the elderly
- All Races, all hair types
- Cornrows, knotless braids, box braids and more
- Home-based business serving Scarborough
Get in Touch:
Phone: 437-774-3397
Email: Blendedbraidz@gmail.com
Microgreen Farming
Noemy Clement, Latin Microgreens
Noemy is a passionate urban farmer committed to quality, sustainability and flavour. She follows eco-friendly farming practices, delivering fresh, organic and nutrient-packed microgreens to restaurants, health food stores and individuals. She manages all growing conditions in her vertical farm to ensure her customers receive consistent, high quality microgreens for all their culinary creations.
- Freshly harvested and packed
- More than 12 available varieties
- Personalized service
- Flexible delivery schedules
Get in Touch:
Phone: 647-542-4094
Email: latinmicrogreens@gmail.com
Support for Seniors and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lupita Mera, Stay In Touch Concierge Services
Lupita Mera specializes in serving seniors and adults with autism spectrum disorder in downtown Toronto. She is committed to bringing joy and practical support to each client’s life by serving their unique needs. Her background as a concierge, coupled with her current enrollment in the Community Work Program at George Brown College, ensures a high standard of care.
- Meal preparation and sharing
- Light activities (walks etc)
- Transportation to appointments
- Conversation and mental stimulation
- Games and music engagement
- Computer training and digital assistance
Lupita has a Vulnerable Sector Check
Get in Touch:
Email: stayintouchwithlupita@gmail.com
Tamil-English Language Services
Vasuky Jegatheeswaran, B.Sc., M. Phil., Tamil Language Services
Vasuky brings over 18 years of language service expertise into action, excelling in breaking down language barriers between Tamil and English. Her commitment encompasses expert interpretation and translation, ensuring the client’s message is heard loud and clear. Certified by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and the Community Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Tool (CILISAT), with MAG training, she serves a diverse clientele. Vasuky holds a certificate in TSEL from the TDSB.
- Interpretation for Tamil and English languages.
- Expertise in legal, medical, insurance, and social services translation
- Available virtually, over the phone, and in-person in central Toronto, Markham, and Pickering.
- Serving clients in Canada and the United States.
Get in Touch:
Phone: 416-910-8883
Email: tamillanguageservices@gmail.com
Gardening, Lawn Care, and Painting Services
Tremayne Anton, Mayne Food & Gardening
Tremayne is a passionate gardener providing lawn care, fruit and vegetables garden planting and maintenance along with a variety of other gardening tasks. He is keen to take care of your gardening needs. Tremayne is also an experience painter and paints interiors in the off-season.
- Lawn care services
- Tree branch cutting and trimming
- Minor landscaping work Available
- Fruit and vegetable growth and maintenance
- Interior painting in the off-season.
Get in Touch:
Phone: 416-305-2968
Email: maynefoodgardening@gmail.com
Administrative Services
Denise Turney, Turnkey Admin Services
Denise offers remote administrative support to clients facing busy schedules, time constraints, or lacking administrative experience in the West/Southwest Scarborough and Central Toronto area. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint applications, she is your reliable partner for efficient and effective administrative assistance.
- Remote support for small to medium-sized businesses
- Customer service, appointment setting, filing and bookkeeping expertise
- Timely, accurate communication via email and phone
Get in Touch:
Phone: 647-856-8386
Email: denise.turney21@gmail.com
Commercial Cleaning Services
Kyle Rose, Jaguar Cleaning Services
Jaguar Cleaning Services specializes in commercial sanitation services, offering their expertise throughout the GTA. As a fully insured service provider, the company prioritizes precision in using effective commercial cleaning techniques to protect clients and communities from the spread of harmful bacteria. Kyle takes great pride in delivering an exceptional cleaning experience, ensuring satisfaction and a hygienic environment for all.
- Residential and Commercial Cleaning
- Event Cleaning
- Industrial Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning
Get in Touch:
Phone: 416-804-1580
Email: kyle@jaguarcleaningservices.com