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Checklist: How to Start an Online Store (eCommerce Business) in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on July 17, 2019 No Comment Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business

The most exciting and intimidating thing to happen in retail in the past couple of decades, is eCommerce. Canadian businesses and individuals now have the opportunity to sell online to a national or global market. The internet offers endless opportunities to start, grow and market at the retail level.

Checklist: Choosing a Website Host for your Canadian Business ©

By Melody McKinnon on July 2, 2019 36 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, website development

I did a lot of research as I prepared to move to a more robust, reliable host for our Canadian websites. In doing so, I came up with a list of considerations involved with reviewing each hosting option (based on 20+ years of experience and learning the hard way). I’ve expanded upon that here, in […]

2019 Report: Social Media Use in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on June 30, 2019 1 Comment Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Almost 90 percent of Canadians have an internet connection, according to the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). Nearly all of them use social media to some extent, and 61 percent engage on social media every single day. Marketers and business owners are learning how to reach them and engage them, but first they need to […]

Checklist: How to Start an Online Business in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on April 16, 2019 12 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian web-based business

Far too many people think the ease of launching a digital startup means success will come with little effort. Like any endeavor, the amount of work you are willing to put into it will be reflected in your bottom line. That said, it has never been easier to start and run an online business.

5 Quick and Easy Online Businesses to Start in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on December 31, 2018 13 Comments Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, work at home Canada

While every successful internet business takes work, some are easier to start than others. That’s especially true if you’re new to making money online in Canada. After receiving countless inquiries about the fastest and easiest online businesses to start online in Canada, we decided to share five of the most successful we’ve seen.

Wholesale Drop Shipping for Canadian Online Sellers

By Melody McKinnon on August 26, 2018 84 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada, wholesale Canada

Drop shipping is a simple enough concept. You make arrangements with a wholesale supplier, manufacturer or distributor to sell their products direct online, as opposed to having an inventory of products in your physical location. You can offer these products on your own website, or via online auctions like eBay, or through a sellers’ market […]

2018 Report: Canadian Social Media Use Statistics

By Melody McKinnon on March 1, 2018 3 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Canadian marketers keep a close eye on who is using social media in Canada, as well as which platform they visit most. We’ve combined data from various sources to give you a broader picture of social media use in Canada. This information will allow you to make more informed decisions and better predict the outcome […]

Canadian Social Media Use and Online Brand Interaction (Statistics)

By Melody McKinnon on May 24, 2016 28 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Canadians love using social media in 2016 and Facebook continues to be the social network they use most, a new survey from InsightsWest has determined. Facebook, YouTube and Instagram use is still growing at a healthy pace overall in Canada, while Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr and Reddit usage has slowed down a bit. A […]

By Melody McKinnon on November 1, 2012 6 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business, Canadian statistics, home-based business Canada, work at home Canada

Starting a Canadian Small Business Costs Less Than You Think [Statistics] ©

Intuit Canada produces TurboTax and Quickbooks, Canada’s leading financial management and accounting software for small businesses and the self-employed. They’ve recently released the results of their Canadian entrepreneurship survey of 500 successful Canadian entrepreneurs, and we think you’ll be encouraged by what they found.

Canadians Among Top 10 in Twitter Accounts

By Melody McKinnon on July 30, 2012 5 Comments Canadian statistics, social media, twitter

The latest Twitter study from Semiocast indicates that the social media network reached half a billion accounts last month, lead by the US. Japan remains one of the most active countries, although growth has slowed. Top 10 Countries in Twitter Accounts US Brazil Japan UK Indonesia India Mexico Canada Spain Philippines There’s a marked difference […]