This monthly column is intended to inspire action. You know digital transformation is critical to growing your business, but there are so many moving parts and so much to learn! It’s easier to navigate if someone points you in the right direction so you can take the first steps. You don’t have to master anything […]
It has never been easier to start and run an online business in Canada. The amount of money you make online correlates with the amount of work you are willing to do, but virtually anyone can learn how to do it. Whether you want to start a home business or become the next ecommerce behemoth, […]
One of the benefits of working online for 25 years is the opportunity to see digital businesses grow and expand, while noting how they do so. Any business has empire potential, but some online business models are consistent winners. When you combine proven business models with today’s demand, you have an unbeatable growth strategy to […]
Whether you’re a freelancer, virtual assistant, or remote worker (or if you teach people in those groups), it pays to keep an eye on the highest-paying, in-demand skills. The data is invaluable as you determine the most lucrative way to grow your skillset in today’s market. In the press release below, Freelancer shares this data […]
One of the first tasks tackled by entrepreneurs is registering a domain name. It’s a critical part of establishing your brand and marketing your company online. Now that the major email providers, like Google & Yahoo, have implemented an anti-spam measure requiring a verified domain name, it has become even more important that you have […]
One of the first decisions you have to make when starting your online business in Canada, is whether or not to use a .ca domain name. Even if you’re not ready to go live with a website, your own domain name can be used for secure, custom eMail, redirecting to your social media or other […]
Web-based startups are some of the least expensive businesses to start in Canada. Online business expenses can often be limited to domain registration and website hosting, at least in the beginning.
An increasing number of Canadians are turning to online business as an income option while they’re unemployed, or to supplement a lower-paying job until they find a better one. Many do well enough to never go back to a conventional workplace.
The online user experience (UX) can increase or decrease sales, which is why we focus heavily on functionality and optimum performance. To maximize profitability, we shift our focus to revenue objectives and the most efficient path to them.
You require two services to publish a website on the internet: domain registration (through a registrar) and website hosting (the company that stores your website data and makes it available to the public). You can get both through the website host you choose, or might even be able to register your domain free of charge […]
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