Small Business

How Small Businesses Can Prevent Ransomware Encryption

By Melody McKinnon on May 15, 2017 2 Comments Canadian small business, cybersecurity

With the widespread Ransom.WanaCrypt0r. (WanaCry) attacks in the news, the world has become painfully aware of the havoc encrypted ransomware can cause. It has infected the PC’s, Macs, mobile devices, networks and servers of both individuals and businesses of all sizes. There are many versions of ransomware, including Jaff, Locky, Sage, Cerber, Spora, Cryptoblock, SamSam, […]

10 Home-Based Business Tips to Keep Parents Sane ©

By Melody McKinnon on December 6, 2016 11 Comments Canadian self employment, home-based business Canada, work at home Canada

Let’s get one thing straight, if you are at home raising children then you’re already a ‘work-at-home parent’. If you want to extend that role to making money from home, others should bow to your ambition because it isn’t easy. It’s certainly possible, however, and I know that from experience. From the time my son […]

Managing Your Canadian Small Business in Its First Year

By Melody McKinnon on September 3, 2016 4 Comments Canadian small business

By Carolyn Andreason Starting a small business in Canada and running one are two very different, but crucial aspects that need to be mastered. Each has its own set of steps that must be carefully planned and adhered to, in order to gain success in a country where thousands of other startups are attempting the […]

Top Online Business and Marketing Books of 2015 ©

By Melody McKinnon on December 21, 2015 7 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian marketing, Canadian Retail, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, social media

Online business is in a state of perpetual change. It requires a high level of passion and dedication to keep up with the latest information. That’s why it’s important to hire people who absolutely love what they do. If they don’t love it, they’ll never be dedicated enough to follow the endless learning curve. That […]

Most Canadian Micro-Businesses Don’t Have a Website (Statistics & Infographic)

By Melody McKinnon on September 20, 2015 5 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, Canadian statistics, infographic, work at home Canada

The majority of Canada’s smallest business owners (under five employees) recognize the benefits of having a website, yet 59% of them don’t have one. Most say their business is simply too small to need a website, even though they understand the competitive advantage to having an online presence. The study, conducted by RedShift Research and […]

19 Ways for Canadian Retailers to Grab Online Back-to-School Sales ©

By Melody McKinnon on August 4, 2015 5 Comments back-to-school, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian marketing, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business

The low loonie should make this a very lucrative back-to-school “season” for Canadian retailers offline and online. In fact, it’s possible you could bring in some American shoppers and turn them into loyal customers. eCommerce brings the World to our doorstep and the low Canadian dollar invites them in.

Top 10 Benefits of a Remote (Telecommuting) Staff ©

By Melody McKinnon on March 7, 2015 2 Comments Canadian business, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, Telecommuting Canada

Of all the things the Internet has done for society, changing the image of the workplace is one of the most exciting. Canadian businesses are embracing the idea of remote workers, due to increasing evidence of the many benefits of a flexible workforce. Research and guidance is also increasing in Canada as more businesses explore […]

How to Get More Clients Than You Can Handle for Your Small Business

By Melody McKinnon on January 20, 2015 4 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian small business

This post was contributed by Robert Matthew. Whether a business is big and booming or small, most companies still have the same goal of trying to obtain more clients than what they currently have. It’s especially challenging for smaller businesses, but it is still not something that is impossible to do. One way a small […]

Free eBook: Content Marketing Guide and Success Stories

By Melody McKinnon on October 5, 2014 2 Comments Blogging, Canadian business freebies, Canadian small business, Content Marketing Canada

Each month we offer you a new free guide, report, whitepaper or eCourse. This month we bring you Content Marketing: Guide and Success Stories, a free eBooklet by expert, Jeanette LeBlanc. Most Canadian marketing experts and business owners understand that content is the key to successful online selling. However, many still don’t understand how to […]

By Melody McKinnon on May 24, 2014 9 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics, Canadian web-based business

eCommerce has been proven time and time again as the future of business, but there has been a huge barrier in Canada that prevented us from competing with other countries. Canada Post has continued to gouge Canadian businesses, refusing to entertain any feasible ideas to make shipping affordable. Their consistent answer to losses is to […]