Canadian web-based business Archives - Page 12 of 12

Should you Register a .ca Domain for your Canadian Business?

By Melody McKinnon on November 5, 2012 6 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian web-based business, website development

One of the first decisions you have to make when starting your online business in Canada, is whether or not to use a .ca domain name. Even if you’re not ready to go live with a website, your own domain name can be used for secure, custom eMail, redirecting to your social media or other […]

Stripe Online Payment Processing Enters Canadian Market

By Melody McKinnon on September 25, 2012 2 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian web-based business

Paypal’s latest US competitor, Stripe, extended its services to Canadian online businesses this month. The expansion comes only one year after Stripe’s launch in the US. Canada has been suffering from limited options in online payments and is expected to quickly embrace Stripe.

Canadian E-Commerce Sales Growth Will Outpace US [Statistics] ©

By Melody McKinnon on September 19, 2012 3 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics, Canadian web-based business

According to eMarketer research, Canadian online B2C (business to consumer) sales growth will exceed US e-commerce growth until at least 2016.

WIN a Pro Website Valued at $3248… and more!

By Melody McKinnon on September 1, 2012 3 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business

Canadian online business icon and veteran, Ken Evoy, want’s to jump-start your eBusiness… so he’s having a sweepstakes!

Canadian Online Retail Sales Up Almost 25% in First Half of 2012 [Statistics] ©

By Melody McKinnon on August 13, 2012 7 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics, Canadian web-based business

Canadian web-based and e-Commerce-enabled retail stores are enjoying growth that brick & mortar establishments can only dream of, according to a MasterCard Canada SpendingPulse (TM) Report that “demonstrates e-Commerce is the shining light in retail”. All indicators suggest retail establishments in Canada would be well-advised to set up online shopping if they want to thrive.

By Melody McKinnon on August 11, 2012 6 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business, Telecommuting Canada, work at home Canada

Canadians Can Create Their Own Part-Time Jobs ©

The majority of Canadian job losses reported for July were part-time jobs (51,600) and the future doesn’t look bright for part-timers. This comes at a time when more of our youth are opting to continue their education and need part-time work until they’re done school. Parents often need to supplement their income while staying at […]