Chances are you’ve heard a lot about how important it is for small business owners to make the most of networking opportunities. There’s undisputed value in striving to constantly expand your base of potential clients, industry connections, and professional acquaintances. Sounds great in principle, right? But what if you’re an introvert, the kind of … Continued
January is a great time to take stock of your small business’ performance and make some resolutions that will help set you up for a successful year. The key is to choose resolutions that are easy to accomplish. January 17th is Ditch Your Resolutions Day, but if you set realistic goals, you can avoid falling … Continued
If you’re a small business owner, the idea of putting artificial intelligence (or AI), to work on your behalf might sound like it’s one better suited for bigger, deep-pocketed companies. In reality, that’s simply not the case. There are many low-cost AI solutions that can bring great benefits to businesses of every size, and in … Continued
Video has become one of the hottest trends in marketing in recent years. Every day, customers view countless hours of brand-built video content on their computers and mobile devices, and share the best ones with their social networks. In a previous blog, we examined several things small business owners should consider when creating videos. In … Continued
Smart small business owners know the importance of creating contingency plans to keep things running smoothly in times of crisis. For instance, if there is a disruption to your mail service, do you know what to do to ensure your business is unaffected? Here are 5 tips to consider if there is an interruption in … Continued
Passion is a key trait of every successful small business owner, and a vital ingredient that drives you to deliver your best. However, it can be hard to maintain the appropriate passion when you’re pushing through the intense daily effort of running a business. To help keep things in top gear, it can be helpful … Continued
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