The 7 Best Online Businesses for Canadian Digital Nomads

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The 7 Best Online Businesses for Canadian Digital Nomads

People who are able to work remotely will often do so from their own home. Others take their option to be mobile to the extreme, traveling the world and living in different countries while they operate their business from their laptop. These travelling entrepreneurs are often referred to as ‘Digital Nomads’.

How to Start a Freelance Digital Content Business in Canada

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How to Start a Freelance Digital Content Business in 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 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Online Business

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10 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Online Business

A variety of events have threatened the Canadian and global economy lately, from the pandemic to trade agreements, sanctions, wars, and bank closures. The resulting economic spiral has left many people scrambling to secure an income, while businesses desperately try to remain profitable.

Max Your Margins Online With These Profitable, Popular Products

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Max Your Margins Online With These Profitable, Popular Products

Ecommerce is the fastest-growing segment in Canada’s digital economy.  Retail ecommerce in Canada brought in over $117.06 billion in 2024, according to eMarketer. Canadian sellers who want to meet this demand with profitable products, must consider everything from the wholesale price to market saturation. A little inside knowledge can further ensure success in online retail.

How to Register a Website Domain Name in Canada

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How to Register a Website Domain Name in Canada

You require two services to publish a website on the internet: domain registration (through a registrar) and website hosting (the company that stores your website data and makes it available to the public). You can get both through the website host you choose, or might even be able to register your domain free of charge […]

In-House Inventory Management for Online Businesses

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In-House Inventory Management for Online Businesses

Many small or home-based businesses in Canada plan to keep their inventory in whatever space they can find or afford. It might be in a garage, basement, self-storage, or leased space in a warehouse. You may sell products from this location, or process inventory before it’s shipped to a fulfillment centre.

Checklist: Choose the Best Website Host for your Canadian Business

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Checklist: Choose the Best Website Host for your Canadian Business

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 over 20 years of experience and learning the hard way). I’ve expanded upon that here, […]

Online Business Basics: Set Up a Physical and Virtual Workspace

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Online Business Basics: Set Up a Physical and Virtual Workspace

One of the most wonderful things about having an online business is you can operate most of them on a budget, from anywhere. There are legitimate, online business opportunities that can work for almost any situation. If you’re one of the many who will be setting up a home office for your online business operations, […]

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