Seasonal & Holidays

2024 Shopping Days in the 4th Quarter (Infographic)

2024 Shopping Days in the 4th Quarter (Infographic)

The lucrative fourth quarter is eagerly anticipated by most Canadian small businesses as the most profitable time of year. They’re deep into planning marketing campaigns, setting up sales funnels, writing ad copy, testing their website, and creating outstanding holiday content.

Study: Q4 Pro Marketing Tips and Data for Canadian SMBs

Study: Q4 Pro Marketing Tips and Data for Canadian SMBs

[DISCLOSURE: We may receive compensation for links to products on this website.] TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2024 /CNW/ — Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform that has helped millions of small businesses and nonprofits globally, today announced its latest Small Business Now report. Featuring insights from small businesses (SMBs) and consumers across Canada, the […]

SEPTEMBER: Tips to Grow Your Canadian Small Business Online

SEPTEMBER: Tips to Grow Your Canadian Small Business Online

About This Column 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 […]

Top New Year’s Resolutions Bring Online Sales Opportunities

Top New Year’s Resolutions Bring Online Sales Opportunities

Everyone is hyper-focused on the fourth quarter, as they fight hard to stay in the black for the year. That focus and drive seems to fizzle out in the first quarter, as retailers try to catch their breath and tackle the year ahead (usually beginning with Valentine’s Day).

Report: Holiday Sales Critical For Small Business Profitability

Report: Holiday Sales Critical For Small Business Profitability

It comes as no great surprise that the holiday season is critical to small business profitability every year, but just how vital is it for their survival? The following report summarizes the findings of one of the oldest email marketing platforms, Constant Contact. [DISCLOSURE: We may receive compensation for links to products on this website.] […]

Many More Canadians Will ‘Shop Small’ This Holiday Season

Many More Canadians Will ‘Shop Small’ This Holiday Season

Canadians will make the season bright for small businesses in 2023, according to a new study. This is welcome news for Canada’s SMBs, especially when most retail research this year has predicted an overall decline in holiday sales. Canadians may or may not spend as much on the holidays, but they want the money they […]

5 Ways Frugal Canadians Will Save Money This Holiday Season

5 Ways Frugal Canadians Will Save Money This Holiday Season

It is more critical than ever that we get to know our ideal target market, including how their mindset may have changed due to economic conditions. The same customer that could spend a lot of money on holiday gifts four years ago, may be in a much different financial situation right now. Check out the […]

How to Respectfully Start Holiday Marketing Before Remembrance Day

How to Respectfully Start Holiday Marketing Before Remembrance Day

Most of us are aware of how Canadian consumers feel about beginning Christmas holiday promotions too early.  We do have a good reason for early promotion online, however, since our season ends earlier due to shipping.  While we can be forgiven for that, we still have an obligation to respect our fallen heroes, and those […]

The Business of Black Friday / Cyber Monday in Canada

The Business of Black Friday / Cyber Monday in Canada

Canadians have fully embraced Black Friday, a previously-American promotional event following Thanksgiving in that country. The internet can take most of the credit for its universal acceptance. Before online shopping was a common occurrence, Canadians usually travelled across the border to grab Black Friday deals but you probably wouldn’t find anything in Canada.