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.

Report: Amazon VS Temu in Race to the Bottom – How SMBs Can Compete

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Report: Amazon VS Temu in Race to the Bottom – How SMBs Can Compete

CHARLESTON, SC. — February 25th, 2025 A new study by Omnisend, a leading ecommerce marketing company, looked into two of the biggest ecommerce rivals of the past year — Temu and Amazon — to find out how many items match on both platforms and what strategies they use to compete. The research finds that while […]

JANUARY: Tips to Grow Your Canadian Small Business Online

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JANUARY: Tips to Grow Your Canadian Small Business Online

About This Column This monthly column is intended to inspire action. You know digital transformation is critical to growing your business, but there are so many moving parts and so much to learn! It’s easier to navigate if someone points you in the right direction so you can take the first steps. You don’t have […]

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home Business from Online Threats

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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.

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 is expected to bring 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 […]

DECEMBER: Tips to Grow Your Canadian Small Business Online

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DECEMBER: Tips to Grow Your Canadian Small Business Online

About This Column This monthly column is intended to inspire action. You know digital transformation is critical to growing your business, but there are so many moving parts and so much to learn! It’s easier to navigate if someone points you in the right direction so you can take the first steps. You don’t have […]

17 Tips for Your Store’s First ONLINE Holiday Season

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17 Tips for Your Store’s First ONLINE Holiday Season

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day and the entire holiday season can be a challenge, especially when you aren’t sure what to expect. Fourth quarter online transactions are expected to skyrocket this year, but how will it impact your sales specifically?

Online Business Basics: Business Models

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Online Business Basics: Business Models

Many people find the startup process to be intimidating, especially when it’s based on tech. Starting an online business is actually less complicated than starting one offline, but that isn’t apparent when one begins researching. Instead, it looks like a scary, disorganized mess of choices and unfamiliar procedures that are impossible to put into logical […]

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