TORONTO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — As Canadian small businesses head into the holiday season, many are leaning into what makes them distinctly Canadian. New research from VistaPrint, the print marketing partner to millions of small businesses, released for Small Business Month this October, finds nearly half (48 per cent) are highlighting their Canadian identity in […]
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, […]
About This Column This monthly column on Online Business Canada 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 […]
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.
Many people find the startup process to be intimidating, especially when it’s based on tech. Starting an online business is actually less complicated than starting one offline, but that isn’t apparent when one begins researching. Instead, it looks like a scary, disorganized mess of choices and unfamiliar procedures that are impossible to put into logical […]
One of the hottest “work at home” businesses is becoming a VA (Virtual Assistant). Virtual assistants are, technically, freelancers who may do anything from social media management to secretarial tasks. Whatever skill you have that can be done remotely, is marketable under the ‘Virtual Assistant’ label.
About This Column This monthly column on Online Business Canada 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 […]
A variety of events have threatened the Canadian economy lately, from the pandemic to trade agreements. The resulting economic spiral has left Canadians scrambling to secure an income, and businesses desperately trying to remain profitable.
With global challenges & national loyalty inspiring Canadians to keep their money in Canada, businesses in this country are asking how they can reach them online. There are plenty of budget-friendly digital opportunities, but none as effective as being featured on Canadian websites in their seasonal content and gift guides. We’ve experienced a sharp uptick […]
Many Canadians have become interested in starting a small business on the side, as they’ve realized the importance of having a backup plan with maximum financial control. Others need to start their business part-time while they’re busy working another job or caring for their family. In the many possible scenarios, the main reason they don’t […]
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