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 […]
By Sherry McNeil, President & CEO, Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) The franchise industry in Canada is on the cusp of transformative change in 2025, driven by economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences. Online and digitally savvy franchise systems are particularly well-positioned to thrive in this environment, offering consistency, flexibility, scalability, and resilience. Franchise […]
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 […]
We’ve all learned how important it is to have more control of our income, as well as a flexible backup plan. That has left many Canadians wondering if they should start a home business or side hustle.
Most home businesses are run on personal devices, such as a computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone. They don’t have an IT department or private network. That means it’s up to you to protect your home business from online threats. Luckily, it isn’t difficult or expensive to do and the peace of mind is priceless.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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