Telecommuting Canada Archives ⋆ Online Business Canada

Top Cities for Mobile Entrepreneurs and Digital Nomads

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on May 28, 2023 No Comment Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, Telecommuting Canada, work at home Canada

Remote working has become a permanent part of todays workforce, but it also greatly enhances the life of entrepreneurs who own online businesses. Many don’t even have a physical location for their small business, preferring to hire virtual assistants and freelancers while working ‘in the cloud’.

51% Have Been More Productive Working From Home

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on September 30, 2020 No Comment Remote Jobs Canada, Telecommuting Canada, work at home Canada

95% say productivity has been higher or the same while working remotely; just 4% would prefer to return to the traditional office full-time.

The Top 10 Benefits of Having Remote Employees

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on July 29, 2020 2 Comments Canadian business, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, Telecommuting Canada

Of all the things the Internet has done for society, changing the image of the workplace is one of the most exciting. Canadian businesses are embracing the idea of remote workers as part of their long-term plan, due to increasing evidence of the many benefits of a flexible workforce. Research and guidance is also increasing […]

Remote Hiring, Virtual Employment and Telecommuting in Canada

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on March 13, 2020 6 Comments Canadian business, Canadian statistics, Telecommuting Canada, work at home Canada

From ‘The Cloud’ to business phone collaboration systems, it has never been more practical and profitable to facilitate telecommuting (AKA virtual commuting, mobile commuting, teleworking, remote working). Part-time or full-time virtual teams have many proven benefits for employers, staff, and the environment.

Motivating Remote Staff: 7 Tips to Combat Boredom, Burnout & Loneliness

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on February 27, 2019 1 Comment Remote Jobs Canada, Telecommuting Canada

By Whitney Joy Smith With the rise of the Internet and other global technologies, many Canadian companies seek to retain a remote staff. From reduced costs, to increased productivity, working remotely can provide your company with plenty of benefits.

4 Vital Tools to Manage Your Business Remotely

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on October 3, 2016 3 Comments Canadian entrepreneur, Telecommuting Canada

By Jordan Fried Offices are so 20th century these days. Who really needs the hassle anymore? The expense of paying for rent and equipment plus the extra staff needed to keep it clean and functional. It used to be that the benefits of having a nice office in a good, convenient location for your business […]

Remote: Office Not Required (Book Review)

By Digital Editor - Melody McKinnon on June 29, 2014 4 Comments Remote Jobs Canada, Telecommuting Canada, work at home Canada

Telecommuting, virtual commuting, mobile commuting, teleworking, remote working…whatever you call it, the virtual workplace employment structure has exploded in popularity. The advances in communications technology and virtual collaboration have made it both feasible and economical to escape the traditional office. Working remotely myself for many years, and working with companies that hire remote workers, has […]