It is all too common for small business owners to wear multiple hats, making work-life balance often difficult to achieve due to many responsibilities. According to a 2023 Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) survey, 54% of small business owners cited work-life balance as a significant source of stress, and 41% expressed the need to … Continued
Standing out from the competition, boosting brand recognition, increasing your customer base, and generating sales are common goals for small business owners. However, finding and implementing the strategies to achieve these goals is not always easy. With small businesses representing over 97% of employer businesses in Canada, finding ways to stand out in a crowd … Continued
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Attracting visitors to your small business can be a great way to boost revenue, broaden your customer base, increase foot traffic, and raise awareness of your establishment to help attract local customers as well as tourists. According to a recent report, 88% of respondents say dining and shopping at a local small business provides them … Continued
If you’re looking for more ways to generate recurring revenue and strengthen customer loyalty for your small business, a subscription service can be a great option, depending on your industry and the products/services you offer. The subscription economy (the trend where companies shift to a subscription model) is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2025, … Continued
As summer approaches, now is a great time to establish your plan for hiring seasonal employees. A summer hire can be a great way to bring on extra help for a brief period and can be especially beneficial if summer is your peak season. Planning ahead and ensuring that you’re ready come June allows you … Continued
Spring has sprung and spring-cleaning duties are in full force. As a small business owner, this can be an excellent opportunity to do some spring cleaning of your own by reflecting on your business, identifying potentially stagnant areas that need improvement, and exploring new possibilities to rejuvenate your business plans. By no means does this … Continued
As a small business owner, capturing the attention of current and prospective customers while communicating your products, services, or offers in a short amount of time is not an easy feat, but in-store signage can help. In-store signage refers to the signs that exist in your store that display information, whether it be a new … Continued
Finding new, efficient methods to promote your small business can be a great way to create buzz, awareness, and excitement over the products or services you sell. A social media giveaway is a popular strategy that can help you achieve your goals. Whether you want to strengthen current customer relationships, acquire new customers, or a … Continued
That moment when you realize the items you ordered online are not exactly what you thought they were going to be – we’ve all been there. Keep reading to find out how to ensure the return process is as quick and easy as possible, with a little help from The UPS Store. Returning item(s) with … Continued
Seasonal greeting cards are a tradition that dates back almost 175 years, with Englishman Sir Henry Cole producing the first commercial batch in 1843. These days, millions of holiday cards are sent around the world each year. And while most are sent between families, friends and loved ones, many businesses also use them to pass … Continued
With fall approaching, small business owners can make the most of the season by devising a plan to promote their stores and attract new customers before the busy and competitive holiday season. Take advantage of refreshed print marketing, which can grab customers’ attention outdoors and inside your business, and enhanced digital marketing, which can reach … Continued