7 Cheap and Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home

7 Cheap and Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home

Canada is second only to the United States when it comes to entrepreneurial activity, beating much of the developed world. Micro-businesses and the self-employed are thriving in Canada’s gig economy. StatsCan latest data reported there were 2,770,234 active businesses without employees and with annual revenues greater than $30,000.

7 Best Online Businesses for Home-Based Self-Employment

7 Best Online Businesses for Home-Based Self-Employment

Self-employment through a home-based business is a dream many Canadians have, and lots of us are making that dream come true. The internet has made it relatively easy to start a business at home, either full time or as a side hustle. However, it’s difficult to choose the right type of business from the growing […]

25% of Canadians Have a Side Hustle, Almost Half Sell Online

25% of Canadians Have a Side Hustle, Almost Half Sell Online

A new Omnisend survey of more than 1,000 Canadians shows that side hustles are quickly becoming a defining feature of modern work culture. As many as 25% in Canada currently run one, with the vast majority (72%) motivated by financial need. Of those, 48% have turned to online sales, with 70% of them earning on […]

Top 5 Online Businesses for Students to Start in Canada

Top 5 Online Businesses for Students to Start in Canada

Students often struggle to find part-time jobs, especially in a field related to their studies. Starting an online business isn’t only an income opportunity, it’s also a chance to broaden, improve & demonstrate your proficiency in high-demand skills. It’s time well spent, whether you leave it for the workforce or not.

12 Ways Successful Virtual Assistants Find New Clients

12 Ways Successful Virtual Assistants Find New Clients

One of the biggest challenges a Virtual Assistant (VA) faces is the perpetual need to find new clients. Businesses and individuals who hire virtual assistants are often looking for temporary help, and ongoing contracts can be tough to land. It’s a constant effort to bring in new and repeat clients.

Finding and Selling Liquidation Products Online in Canada

Finding and Selling Liquidation Products Online in Canada

Online sellers are always looking for deals on products, be it at the wholesale level, retail arbitrage, or auctions. Recent news reports covering the lifecycle of returned products from companies like Amazon and Walmart, have inadvertently generated a lot of interest from resellers. Businesses of all sizes and individual sellers would like to know if […]

11 Unexpected Ways You Can Make Money With Blogging

11 Unexpected Ways You Can Make Money With Blogging

When people first start blogging, they usually plan to earn money using standard blog monetization methods. That may include sponsored posts, reviews, advertising and affiliate marketing. We go into that more in our free ultimate guide: How to Make Money Blogging in Canada. Those are all excellent ways to monetize, but there are plenty more […]

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home Business from Online Threats

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home Business from Online Threats

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.