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).
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 […]
It is more critical than ever to be fully aware of current economic conditions and in tune with current consumer behaviour. One way we can do that is with data from organizations outside of our own, especially when they focus on a specific benchmark.
Canadians are excited about side hustles! Numerous surveys and reports have found significant growth in the number of side hustles being launched in Canada. For example, H&R Block found 28 percent of Canadians are starting side hustles, an increase of 13 percent year-over-year (YOY).
There has been some confusion regarding ecommerce growth over the past couple of years. Online shopping grew exponentially during the pandemic, which naturally slowed as offline shopping opened up again. However, the growth of ecommerce around the world continues, even as the digital market share drops to more normal levels. The following data supports and […]
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 […]
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2023 /CNW/ – This quarter’s BMO Real Financial Progress Index reveals young Canadians are increasingly seeking guidance on side hustles, how to grow their money and achieve financial security amid concerns about rising interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty.
Boston, MA: July 25, 2023 — Alignable’s ChatGPT Sentiment Study shows that 57% of SMB owners have at least tried the new AI tool, and 26% of those in the U.S. have already embraced it as a new way to enhance their businesses.
Canadian consumers have been huge fans of ecommerce for several years, and now the vast majority of online Canadians purchase products on the internet. Online sales have doubled in this country since 2019, as we head towards almost universal adoption of ecommerce.
Canadians are demonstrating a keen interest in making money on the side through their recent searches for side hustles (part-time businesses). In fact, Canadians have researched the top side hustles an average of 131,040 times yearly, according to recent research from BonusFinder Canada.
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