Resources & Tools

Online Business Basics: Set Up a Physical and Virtual Workspace

Online Business Basics: Set Up a 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 a home office for your online business operations, […]

Finding Wholesale Suppliers for your Canadian Business

Finding Wholesale Suppliers for your Canadian Business

It can be frustrating and time consuming to find wholesale product suppliers for your business in Canada, particularly in specialty niches. Whether you’re sourcing supplies to make your own products or stocking your virtual shelves, finding the right supplier is usually a long and involved process. Many factors are involved in the decision, from quality […]

Canadian Startup Resources: Provincial Business Portals and Gateways

Canadian Startup Resources: Provincial Business Portals and Gateways

Aspiring and existing online entrepreneurs need reliable sources of information regarding local business programs, funding, licensing, learning, mentorship, and more for the Canadian province they’re doing business in. Official gateways and non-profit programs provide a starting point for this information.

Should you Register a .ca Domain for your Canadian Business?

Should you Register a .ca Domain for your Canadian Business?

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 […]

Top 8 Reasons Why We Use GreenGeeks to Host Our Websites

Top 8 Reasons Why We Use GreenGeeks to Host Our Websites

I’ve worked with many hosts in 20+ years of owning and managing websites. Before the era of mass acquisitions, it was easy to find a decent host that you could stay with for years. These days, most good hosts have been acquired by a substandard provider who immediately brings the quality down to their level. […]

The Most Environmentally-Friendly Website Hosts

The Most Environmentally-Friendly Website Hosts

As the world awakens to the importance of environmentally-friendly business practices, data storage has been placed under scrutiny.  Website hosting data centres use a staggering amount of energy to run their equipment and keep it cool. The high levels of power required to host websites and store their data, has inspired several providers to offset […]

Secondhand Sellers: Products Must Comply With Canadian Laws

Secondhand Sellers: Products Must Comply With Canadian Laws

The demand for used products has never been higher, and entrepreneurial Canadians have been happy to provide them. From stay-at-home moms trying to supplement the household income, to side hustlers, and retailers, second-hand items are bringing in a tidy sum. In fact, half of Canadians say they’ve found reselling their unwanted items (recommerce) is a […]