It’s summer, and that means Canadians are on the move. According to a recent survey by DuProprio, 28% of Canadian homeowners feel the urge to pack up and move every five years. Summer is the hottest month in moving, with the wheels turning coast to coast as Canadians across the country gear up for a … Continued
For the many wonderful things they do to love and support us, moms deserve 365 days of our attention and appreciation. Unfortunately, there’s only one Mother’s Day. Even if the amount of time allotted to making Mom feel special is all too short, there’s no reason for small business owners to shortchange their Mother’s Day … Continued
No matter where you go to get marketing advice for your small business, a similar message is sure to come up time after time: make sure you’re taking advantage of your digital assets. But while a myriad of options exist for online promotion of your small business, be it a website, blog, or social media … Continued
Businesses are always on the lookout for new customers, trying out all kinds of tactics to bring in buyers. However, sometimes the simplest way to attract them is by giving them something to look at. The visual elements you choose to display in and around your brick and mortar business can make a big difference … Continued
Many factors go into determining the success of any small business venture. Proper planning and preparation are vital to startups, as are funding and finances. In addition, an attractive product or service is always important. The final ingredient, however, might be the most essential of all: a healthy base of happy customers. No matter how … Continued
Committed, competent employees are an integral part of any successful business, big or small. In an earlier blog, we gave you a guideline on how to hire the right people. Finding qualified candidates to fill your vacancies can take up a whole lot of time, so you won’t want to waste too much of it … Continued
Running a home-based business provides small business owners with numerous benefits such as lower operating costs, flexibility and reduced travel time. While business owners are diligent in ensuring their business meets with various health, safety, and taxation regulations, they may not be aware of the potential privacy and safety risks associated with promoting their products … Continued
Whether you are small business working out of your home or you have an office of over 20 staff members, you may still be subject to fraudulent scams through your computer or phone. March is Fraud Protection Month so it is a perfect time to take a look at the 5 most popular scams outlined … Continued