Online marketplaces offer a way to reach online shoppers with or without a website of your own. They also allow you to sell on some of the hottest online shopping sites in the country. You’ll benefit from their marketing/traffic, and often you can avoid the headaches of payments, fulfillment and customer support. Many also offer […]
We’re celebrating Clean Air Month with a few tips for improving air quality in the office, be it in your home or an office building with staff. We spend a significant amount of time working in these environments, on top of the time we spend indoors overall. In fact, the Vancouver Health Authority says Canadians […]
One of the biggest challenges a Virtual Assistant (VA) faces is the perpetual need to find new clients. Businesses and individuals who hire virtual assistants are often looking for temporary help, and ongoing contracts can be tough to land. It’s a constant effort to bring in new and repeat clients.
Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians (23%) have been part of the gig economy; gig-related income represents a quarter of total income (24%) among current gig workers. H&R Block Canada highlights tax considerations for gig workers.
Whether you’re considering an online crafting business or selling supplies, trends in the craft industry can reveal opportunities. The below research identified six crafting trends that will define 2025.
When people first start blogging, they usually plan to earn money using standard blog monetization methods. That may include sponsored posts, reviews, advertising and affiliate marketing. We go into that more in our free ultimate guide: How to Make Money Blogging in Canada. Those are all excellent ways to monetize, but there are plenty more […]
Drop shipping has become a very popular alternative to stocking inventory in Canada. From the smallest home business to huge retailers, drop shipping has helped businesses start, grow and expand domestically and globally.
We’ve all learned how important it is to have more control of our income, as well as a flexible backup plan. That has left many Canadians wondering if they should start a home business or side hustle.
Most home businesses are run on personal devices, such as a computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone. They don’t have an IT department or private network. That means it’s up to you to protect your home business from online threats. Luckily, it isn’t difficult or expensive to do and the peace of mind is priceless.
Many people find the startup process to be intimidating, especially when it’s based on tech. Starting an online business is actually less complicated than starting one offline, but that isn’t apparent when one begins researching. Instead, it looks like a scary, disorganized mess of choices and unfamiliar procedures that are impossible to put into logical […]
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