Most Anticipated Internet Business Book Releases: 2nd half of 2013

In January, we brought you The Most anticipated Internet Business Book Releases of 2013 for the first half of the year. The post includes instructions for searching Amazon for upcoming releases to pre-order, allowing us to get our hands on the latest information before it becomes obsolete. Knowing what’s coming also allows us to select […]

7 Free Canadian-Theme Blank Banners

7 Free Canadian-Theme Blank Banners

We’re so proud to be Canadian that we wanted to share some free Canadian-theme blank banners for you to customize for your Canada Day online marketing campaigns.  All have been designed in standard banner sizes.  Simply save the banners to your computer, open them in your favourite design program and add text.  They are free […]

Submit Coupons FREE to New Canadian Branch of RetailMeNot ©

Submit Coupons FREE to New Canadian Branch of RetailMeNot ©

Canadian businesses can now submit their printable coupons or digital coupon/promotion codes to the RetailMeNot.ca website. RetailMeNot.com is a wildly popular coupon site already serving millions of coupon hunters around the World (over 450 million total consumer visits in 2012) . They claim to have had millions of Canadian visitors, prompting an expansion into Canada […]

Canadian Online Shopping for Father’s Day (Statistics)

Canadian Online Shopping for Father’s Day (Statistics)

The 2013 Bank of Montreal Father’s Day Survey and the Father’s Day Trend Survey conducted by Research Management Group for Walmart, focused on Father’s Day in Canada.  The results are applicable to both online and offline retailers.  The Father’s Day Trend Survey specifically included online shopping.

Canadian Business Technology, Internet and eCommerce Statistics ©

Canadian Business Technology, Internet and eCommerce Statistics ©

Statistics Canada has released its Digital Technology and Internet Use statistics for 2012.  This is the first update of similar statistical data since 2007. The statistics are based on a sample of approximately 17,000 private Canadian enterprises of all sizes. The survey classifies business size as small (0-19 employees), medium (20-99 employees) and large (100+ […]

What Wealthy Canadian Shoppers Want (Statistics) ©

What Wealthy Canadian Shoppers Want (Statistics) ©

Who wouldn’t love to have wealthy Canadians visiting our online business and spending without care? What it takes to attract them, let alone make them buy, may surprise you. They can be a very tricky target market to serve. The biggest misconception about the wealthy is they love to spend copious amounts of money just […]

Should we be Worried about Target Canada’s eCommerce Plans? ©

I felt the collective shiver go down the spines of the eCommerce community when Target Canada mentioned their plans to launch into Canadian cyberspace. The last thing our weak online representation needs is another giant stomping on our toes. However, you shouldn’t feel too much pain from any competitor if you concentrate on what unique […]

Canadian Book / eBook Sales Statistics ©

Canadian Book / eBook Sales Statistics ©

Selling eBooks and other electronic publications can be a lucrative online business in itself, or as part of a niche business. Virtually everyone has advanced expertise in something and often a business can be built around that knowledge. Blogs provide the perfect foundation for niche publications, but there’s also potential for them in niche retail. […]

Canada Post 2013 eCommerce Leadership Awards Open for Entries

Canada Post 2013 eCommerce Leadership Awards Open for Entries

Canada Post is giving away one million dollars in shipping and marketing prizes to Canadian eCommerce leaders.  All you have to do to enter is tell them how you deliver an excellent online customer experience. To be eligible, you must sell and ship to Canadian customers via the Internet.  Judging for all except the Consumer […]

Online Shopper Statistics Reveal Issues with Canada’s E-Retailers

Online Shopper Statistics Reveal Issues with Canada’s E-Retailers

Canadian online retailers have improved but online shoppers indicate they have a long way to go, a survey by Forrester Research Inc. has concluded. The survey was conducted in partnership with Canada Post to understand why 25% of Canadian online consumers are still shopping internationally. Forrester Research surveyed 1,103 Canadian online shoppers for their State […]