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.
Guest posting is a common practice in which you write a blog post for another blog. It’s typically a marketing tactic used to increase brand awareness, drive traffic, and invite engagement from a specific group. Blogs that accept guest posts usually have guidelines on their website.
There are so many legit ways to make money online and it’s true that virtually anyone can start a business on the internet. It’s much easier than it was even 10 years ago, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to put consistent effort into building and growing your business.
If you’re considering online entrepreneurship, one of the first challenges is deciding which type of business you want to start. There is much talk about choosing a niche, but that only narrows down the options. If you start searching blindly, you’re instantly drowning in repetitive, outdated, and unreliable information.
Opening your website to the public will be one of the most nerve-racking steps you’ll take, as you launch your business online. It’s easy to forget something critical, especially if the world of online business is new to you or if you’re doing most of the website work yourself. Even if your website is being […]
Canadian businesses have embraced content marketing as an effective, affordable way to grow their company. It’s also the top way to engage consumers and turn current customers into the coveted repeat buyer. It does come with challenges, however, including production, management, and AI adoption.
By David Sinkinson It’s no secret that starting a business is fraught with risk. Depending on how you count it, 70% of startups will fail between years two to five. Even online businesses, such as ecommerce and tech startups, fail a staggering 80% of the time.[1] Entrepreneurs, particularly my Canadian peers, need to make timely […]
There was a time not long ago when Canadians over the age of 50 weren’t expected to know anything about the Internet. Then, we saw them learning the basics so they could keep in touch in touch or search for information. As time went on, older Canadians learned more, either through their jobs or on […]
You’ve chosen the perfect affiliate partner program to promote on your website and are excited to see your visitors clicking on the link. You head to the program’s affiliate dashboard to see the monetary rewards of your hard work, only to find some clicks and sales haven’t been credited to you.
Whether you’re already selling online or just considering it, you should be aware of what your online competitors are up to. You can learn from them, analyze their strategies and come out on top if you play your cards right.
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