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5 Quick and Easy Online Businesses to Start in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on December 31, 2018 8 Comments Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, work at home Canada

While every successful internet business takes work, some are easier to start than others. That’s especially true if you’re new to making money online in Canada. After receiving countless inquiries about the fastest and easiest businesses to start online in Canada, we decided to share five of the most successful we’ve seen.

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home Business from Online Threats

By Melody McKinnon on October 19, 2018 1 Comment Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, home-based business Canada, security

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.

Canadian Small Businesses Grow Over 20x Faster With eCommerce

By Melody McKinnon on October 10, 2018 No Comment Canadian e-commerce, Canadian small business

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2018 /CNW/ – Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses leveraging e-commerce are growing significantly faster than their offline counterparts, reveals new proprietary data from PayPal, the global digital payments leader. Small businesses that sell online through PayPal grew 22 per cent year-over-year in 2017, in sharp contrast to offline small businesses, which saw less than […]

How to Start a Digital Content Freelancing Business in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on July 11, 2018 7 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, home-based business Canada

Freelancing has always been around, but it has exploded online in the past decade. This evolution of self-employment is often referred to as the “Gig Economy” or “Freelance Economy”, with both the freelancers and businesses of all sizes embracing it. Specialized freelancers can earn serious money, depending on the demand and level of competition in […]

10 Low-Cost Side Businesses to Start Online from Home ©

By Melody McKinnon on March 30, 2018 25 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, home-based business Canada

It’s a scary leap to just quit your job and try to earn enough money online. Even if you’re already home with the kids, it’s tough to work on your business full time while taking care of them. A lot of people may simply need to supplement their existing income while they work a “day […]

Checklist: Choosing a Website Host for your Canadian Business ©

By Melody McKinnon on February 27, 2018 36 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, website development

I did a lot of research as I prepared to move to a more robust, reliable host for our Canadian websites. In doing so, I came up with a list of considerations involved with reviewing each hosting option (based on 20+ years of experience and learning the hard way). I’ve expanded upon that here, in […]

Samsung HW Soundbar / Woofer Wows the Workplace on a Budget

By Melody McKinnon on May 22, 2017 2 Comments Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian small business, Product review

Do your employees start to nod off during education sessions? Do your clients’ eyes glaze over halfway through your presentation? Is it tough to hear webinars?

How Small Businesses Can Prevent Ransomware Encryption

By Melody McKinnon on May 15, 2017 2 Comments Canadian small business, cybersecurity

With the widespread Ransom.WanaCrypt0r. (WanaCry) attacks in the news, the world has become painfully aware of the havoc encrypted ransomware can cause. It has infected the PC’s, Macs, mobile devices, networks and servers of both individuals and businesses of all sizes. There are many versions of ransomware, including Jaff, Locky, Sage, Cerber, Spora, Cryptoblock, SamSam, […]

By Melody McKinnon on February 17, 2017 5 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian Retail, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business

Canadian Stores Can Grab Global Online Shoppers ©

There has been much concern about Canadians cross-border shopping in the U.S. since the World embraced eCommerce. More than 90% of Canadians shop across the border these days, justifying that concern, but it’s not so bad compared to the 82% global average. It’s important to note that Americans and those residing in other countries also […]

Managing Your Canadian Small Business in Its First Year

By Melody McKinnon on September 3, 2016 4 Comments Canadian small business

By Carolyn Andreason Starting a small business in Canada and running one are two very different, but crucial aspects that need to be mastered. Each has its own set of steps that must be carefully planned and adhered to, in order to gain success in a country where thousands of other startups are attempting the […]