Home-Based Business

7 Cheap and Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home

7 Cheap and Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home

Canada is second only to the United States when it comes to entrepreneurial activity, beating much of the developed world. Micro-businesses and the self-employed are thriving in Canada’s gig economy. StatsCan latest data reported there were 2,770,234 active businesses without employees and with annual revenues greater than $30,000.

Online Business Idea – Bulk Candy in Canada

Online Business Idea – Bulk Candy in Canada

Have you ever been searching for something in Canada and thought, “Somebody should start a business in that”?  It happens to me all the time! I’ll share these niches with you as they come up, in the hopes of inspiring a business idea or two. Let’s start with a quick guide for starting an online […]

Online Business Basics: Set Up Your Physical and Virtual Workspace

Online Business Basics: Set Up Your Physical and Virtual Workspace

One of the most wonderful things about having an online business is you can operate most of them on a budget from anywhere. There are legitimate, online business opportunities that can work for almost any situation. If you’re one of the many who will be setting up an office for your online business operations, this […]

Top Cosmetics Brands in the Online Secondhand Market

Top Cosmetics Brands in the Online Secondhand Market

Numerous surveys have found recommerce (selling used or excess items) is one of the fastest growing online markets in Canada. The products range from clothing to electronics and everything in between. Some brands within each category typically sell faster (and for more money) than others. An often underserved, high-demand secondhand category is Cosmetics. Following is […]

How to Become an Online Influencer in Canada and Beyond

How to Become an Online Influencer in Canada and Beyond

Online influencers and ambassadors have become the jewels of online marketing, and with good reason. Influencer marketing has proven to be one of the most effective and economical strategies, with no sign of slowing down. There have been growing pains for both sponsors and influencers, but maturity has brought profit for all parties involved. Now […]

Should You Have Multiple Online Side Hustles?

Should You Have Multiple Online Side Hustles?

Recent events have shown us how important it is to have a backup plan, especially when it comes to our business and income. Established Canadian small businesses and home business owners naturally coped better with multiple revenue streams and digital options to serve consumers. Others did a massive pivot and managed to remain profitable.