Canadian Business Finance Archives ⋆ Online Business Canada

How Much Does it Cost to Start an Online Business in Canada?

By Melody McKinnon on June 8, 2020 1 Comment Canadian Business Finance, Canadian web-based business, website development

Web-based startups are some of the least expensive businesses to start in Canada. Online business expenses can often be limited to domain registration and website hosting, at least in the beginning.

9 Recession-Proof Online Businesses to Start From Home

By Melody McKinnon on March 21, 2020 1 Comment Canadian Business Finance, Canadian business opportunities, Canadian small business, home-based business Canada

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.

Featured Canadian Company – Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange Inc.

By Melody McKinnon on December 13, 2019 No Comment Canadian business, Canadian Business Finance

This feature is sponsored by Knightsbridge. Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange was founded in 2009 in Toronto, Ontario by Rahim Madhavji. They offer unbeatable currency exchange rates, specializing in CAD-USD transactions. Knightsbridge serves any Canadian business or private client that has foreign exchange requirements.

5 Ways Your Business Can Save Energy

By Melody McKinnon on July 25, 2019 1 Comment Canadian Business Finance, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business

Canadian businesses have become more aware of their environmental footprint in recent years. Green initiatives include reducing energy consumption, either in their own office or through service providers like website hosts and data storage centres. Our guest author suggests five ways your business can become more environmentally responsible, while also saving money.

Featured Canadian Company: QUID

By Melody McKinnon on May 13, 2019 1 Comment Canadian Blogging, Canadian business, Canadian Business Finance, Canadian web-based business

This feature is sponsored by QUID Works Inc. Digital advertising is one of the most common ways to generate revenue online, but it does have its drawbacks. More people are blocking display/banner ads or tuning out advertising in any form. It requires administrative time and effort to find advertisers and maintain an ongoing relationship with […]

eCommerce and Online Sales Fraud Prevention in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on March 6, 2019 4 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian mCommerce, Canadian Retail

Fraudulent online transactions are the dark side of eCommerce. The Internet is the “wild west” of fraud in a world that is becoming more secure at the offline payment level. It has become a point of easier access, without signatures, PIN numbers and chips.

Mobile Payment Processors Have Big Plans for Canada in 2014 ©

By Melody McKinnon on January 6, 2014 3 Comments Canadian business, Canadian Business Finance, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Mobile Marketing, Canadian Retail, home-based business Canada

Online and offline commerce are coming together in a big way in Canada in 2014 through mobile payment processing. Several companies are racing to corner the Canadian mobile payment market this year, including Shopify Canada and Moneris Solutions Payd Pro. Mobile payments can be a wonderful asset to your business, especially if you do business […]

By Melody McKinnon on October 8, 2013 5 Comments Canadian business, Canadian Business Finance, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, infographic, social media

Digital Platforms Support the Canadian Economy (Infographic) ©

We focus primarily on the economic advantages of online business in Canada, but the Internet technology industry as a whole has a significant impact on the Canadian economy. Part of that industry is the digital platform sub-sector. The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has published the 2013 Canada’s Digital Imperative: Measuring Digital Platforms’ Labour […]

BDC Recruiting Canadian Entrepreneurs

By Melody McKinnon on September 1, 2013 2 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business, Canadian statistics, Canadian survey

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is recruiting Canadian entrepreneurs and business professionals to join their BDC ViewPoints panel. They’re seeking passionate contributors from across Canada to share expertise and opinions regarding the reality of small and medium-sized enterprises in today’s economic landscape.

By Melody McKinnon on July 9, 2013 7 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian marketing, Canadian small business

Statistics show Canadian small and micro businesses are missing out on lucrative online opportunities to grow their business. From eCommerce to blogging and social media, many small business owners, the self-employed, sales professionals, authors, etc., are simply not equipped to go there. They’re often not in the position to hire someone with a degree, yet […]