Author: The UPS Store Canada

Getting a new business off the ground takes financial clout, planning, and a whole lot of hard work. If you’re an entrepreneur with a startup, one way to make things a little easier and more affordable is by using digital tools. There’s no shortage of different services out there, some that help with accounting, others … Continued

The hype surrounding the new smartphone game Pokémon Go is hard to miss these days. The popularity of the game is unprecedented, with more than 21 million daily active users in the U.S. just three weeks after its launch. The number of players already tops Twitter’s daily users and the game sees more engagement than … Continued

Today’s oversaturated market is one that rewards innovation and variety. How can you maximize your chances of being chosen both initially and subsequently by a highly-informed consumer base? Shoppers are naturally attracted to professional packaging, and they tend to repurchase when their experience has been pleasant and easy. If you are just launching your product … Continued

“Tell me about your business.” More often than not, this small task poses a big challenge for entrepreneurs. Commonly referred to as the “elevator speech”, it requires business owners to strip out the frills and get seriously minimalistic in their approach. There are so many important facets of a business – providing quality services, bookkeeping, … Continued

Stats Canada reports that over 50% of small businesses that stay on top of their financing well ahead of time experience a higher success rate and stay in business longer. What can you do to take your business to the next level? Perhaps you need additional financing for renovations, purchase additional inventory, upgrade equipment or … Continued

No business owner wants staff who are just putting in time to earn a paycheque. Ideally, your employees will feel invigorated by their jobs, invested in the overall business, and motivated to bring their best every single day. Sounds too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be. Create an environment where people really … Continued

Small business owners know the power of digital marketing to attract new customers, but may not have the time or resources to build specific landing pages on their websites for each new promotion and initiative.  Luckily, Facebook has recently introduced a new ad unit that allows users to fill out a form to learn more … Continued

You have probably heard about the amazing things that can be produced on a 3D printer. Edible foods, prosthetics, even a 3D printed aircraft that took off and landed on its own gear! While 3D printing has been around for a little more than 25 years, the technology is quickly becoming more affordable and accessible. … Continued

Many of us have worked for a manager who may have lacked the qualities of a confident, capable leader. For some, the desire to escape such an environment and be one’s own boss was a main motivator for starting a small business. At some point, however, most successful small business owners are likely to find … Continued