Summer is festival season, with a whole host of social events filling the calendar in communities across the country. Besides bringing people together to enjoy different activities and celebrate culture, these festivals can also be a great way to gain exposure for your small business. Interested in having your business participate in a festival this … Continued
There are a lot of benefits to working for yourself, including increased freedom, flexibility, and the pride of running your own business. However, there are downsides too. One of these can be the loneliness that can come from working long hours at home without the company of co-workers. We’re sharing some tips to help you … Continued
The UPS Store Canada’s Win Your Mailbox For Life – Official Contest Rules ALL FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 1 – Eligibility The UPS Store Canada’s Win Your Mailbox For Life (the Contest) is open to legal residents of Canada, including Quebec, who have reached their provincial age … Continued
As a small business owner in Canada, your business card is one of the most valuable business tools available to you – yet many small business owners don’t use them to their fullest potential. They are the most cost-effective medium there is, and while it does take a face-to-face personal contact to get it into … 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
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
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
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
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
Shipping Holiday Gifts? Shipping gifts to loved ones far away this holiday season? The UPS Store can help! Not only can we pack your items for you, and ship them just about anywhere, we can help you SAVE too! Holiday Shipping Offers SAVE 10% on UPS shipping When you show your Get More app in … Continued
When small business owners are urged to be active on social media, it’s typically through sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram, with the goal of connecting to customers and building better brand awareness. There’s another important social media avenue that isn’t always part of that conversation: LinkedIn, the business and employment-oriented network. And … Continued
The UPS Store is your one-stop-shop for all your mail and parcel delivery needs! Don’t let shipping disruptions disrupt your life. The UPS Store is a reliable, convenient solution to all your packaging, and domestic & international shipping needs. At The UPS Store you can ship your items with UPS, as well as with other carrier … Continued