How much do you know about TikTok, the wildly popular video creation site with users in 150 countries? You may be surprised to learn it was the world’s second-most downloaded app in 2019, with more than 700 million users added last year alone. Only WhatsApp was downloaded more often. About 12 months ago, TechCrunch dubbed … Continued
Canada is officially a bilingual country, but the truth is that dozens, if not hundreds, of different languages are spoken at workplaces across the nation every single day. Besides English and French, you’re likely to find employees at different businesses communicating in indigenous languages, or a wide variety of foreign languages and dialects from their … Continued
Smart small business owners know how important it is to protect sensitive information and keep it out of the wrong hands. That means having systems in place to make sure digital files and records are safe and secure. Just as important, of course, is how you handle all the paper that passes through your workplace, … Continued
Have you ever thought about bringing your brother or sister on board as an employee at your small business? Maybe you intend to groom a son or daughter to take over for you one day. Or perhaps you’ve partnered up with your spouse, adding a professional element to your marriage. Many people at businesses big … Continued
Chances are you’ve heard a lot about how important it is for small business owners to make the most of networking opportunities. There’s undisputed value in striving to constantly expand your base of potential clients, industry connections, and professional acquaintances. Sounds great in principle, right? But what if you’re an introvert, the kind of … Continued
Do you and the staff at your small business use business credit cards for work-related purchases and expenses? Or are you besieged by offers for business credit card products, but unsure which one is right for you? Many small business owners enjoy the benefits of using business credit cards. Besides being a simple way to … Continued
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase countless times: A picture is worth a thousand words. In content marketing terms, however, that ratio might well be much higher. The visuals you use as part of your content creation efforts often play a crucial role in determining whether your overall strategy succeeds or falls short. So, what … Continued
How many different generations do you have working as employees at your small business? These days, it’s not uncommon to count three or possibly even four distinct generational groups among the people on your team. When hiring these days, the bulk of your applicants are likely to be millennials (those born between the early 1980s … Continued
Energy costs are important to small business owners who understand the value of every dollar they spend and never want to pay more than is necessary. Of course, it’s hard to run a successful business if your workplace isn’t at the right temperature. The high humidity and searing heat of summer can sap you and … Continued
A special canine celebration, Take Your Dog To Work Day, is Friday, June 21. This annual event has two main goals. The first is to raise awareness of the many benefits dogs provide through companionship, even in professional settings. The second is to help promote adoptions from shelters, rescue groups and humane societies. If your … Continued
Time is always a precious commodity, and small business owners will often do whatever they can to wring the most out of every minute, trying to achieve as much as possible in every workday. Of course, there’s always a right way and a wrong way to do anything and being busy is no different. If … Continued
Summer might be the busiest time of year at your small business, or it might be the time when the pace slows down and sales slip a little. If it’s the latter and you’re looking to turn things up a notch, there are lots of fun ways to tie the summer season into your promotional … Continued