Ontario’s minimum wage got a 20 cent bump to account for inflation in October, but it’s about to make a sharp jump higher. Starting in the new year, the province’s minimum wage will go from $11.60 to $14 per hour. A further increase to $15 per hour on January 1, 2019 is expected to be … Continued
Google made an exciting announcement earlier this month that small business owners will want to know about. The web giant now offers the ability to edit business listings within its search engine, instead of having to go through the Google My Business site or use their app. Sign in to the Gmail account associated with … Continued
Small business owners can always benefit from being engaged, informed and up-to-date, but staying abreast of dozens of new ideas and exciting developments isn’t easy when you spend so many hours keeping your business running smoothly. The solution? Fit a podcast into your routine. Whether you listen while cooking, commuting or working out, there’s always … Continued
All small businesses run on the same principle: supply and demand. Your company provides what the customer needs, but at what cost to your business? There is, however, another principle to keep in mind: low costs from your suppliers mean you have the freedom to set your price and be the competition. Competitor offers and … Continued
The UPS Store is Canada’s small business resource, providing valuable resources, tools and solutions for business owners and entrepreneurs. One way we like to help is by allowing small business leaders to connect with others and share what they’ve learned on their journey. Now, you can do just that by entering our weekly #TheUPSStoreAdvice contest! … Continued
At some small businesses, summer is the busiest season of all. For others, however, this is the time of year when the pace slows down, your team takes vacations, and productivity drops. Still, even if the day-to-day demands at your small business aren’t as onerous during the summer months, there’s no reason to not keep … Continued
In 2014, the Canadian government introduced legislation called CASL (Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation), which clamped down on unsolicited or unwanted electronic email messages. It required businesses that send current or prospective clients email marketing materials or newsletters receive consent from a user before communicating with them electronically. Permission comes in two forms: implied and express. To … Continued
Small and micro businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. They grow and employ at a much faster rate than their enterprise counterparts. Although they have many of the same components as large enterprises, there are situations that make small businesses more vulnerable than large organizations. While they may have the advantage of getting to … Continued