The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) recently published an article outlining the importance of business networking. The message was simple — build a network to grow your business as the right contacts  will enable the business to grow.

Whether it’s a website, social media accounts, or both, having a strong online presence allows small businesses to reach a wider audience, establish credibility, and streamline their operations.

Times are changing, and businesses no longer needs a brick-and-mortar presence to be successful. Online businesses proved their importance during the pandemic. When brick-and-mortar stores closed due to public health measures, consumers depended on virtual retailers to meet their needs.

Turbo Tax Canada has updated its “Big List of Small Business Tax Deductions.” This comprehensive guide will help ensure small businesses never leave any of their hard-earned money on the table.

Getting a business loan can help you get a new company off the ground or propel an established business to new heights of growth and profitability. But before you can access funds to grow your company, you’ll need to convince a bank to lend you the money.

There are pros and cons of remote and in-person work for a business: remote work provides greater flexibility for the employee and is cost-effective for the employer while in-person interaction with staff is important as well. Instead of choosing one or the other, businesses have opted to embrace the hybrid work model to reap the benefits of both work environments.

Canadian economists are predicting the country is headed for a mild recession, which can affect consumer buying power, the cost of borrowing and rates of employment. Learn what this environment might mean for you and how you can fortify your business in the face of a challenging economy.

The idea of a four-day work week would be considered a luxury for most employees. Working one less day a week would mean more time around loved ones, more time for leisure and less time thinking about work. All of these variables sound very appealing, but let’s break down the advantages and disadvantages of the shortened work week for a business. 

Supply chain issues were a main concern during the pandemic and, like COVID-19, its impacts lingered on into the years following.

As a business owner in Canada, it is important to be aware of the potential issues that can arise within your supply chain. With so many people having their products shipped directly to their home, stress on our international supply chain has increased drastically in the last decade.

As the most popular social media for business professionals and with over 900 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is a great tool to grow your business. The website provides businesses and individuals with a platform to connect with other professionals, build brand awareness, and drive engagement.

Fixed rate or floating rate? What type of loan should you get for your company? Decision depends on rate trends, risk appetite, growth prospects and much more

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, and relates to issues surrounding these three topics. ESG is broader than just a company’s impact of on the environment and society – it is a framework that integrates the risks and opportunities in each of these areas into a company’s strategy to build long-term financial sustainability and value creation.

Harassment is unacceptable and we can all play a role in preventing it in the workplace by understanding what harassment is and how to report it.

Dismissing an employee is rarely an easy decision, and it can be a stressful and emotional experience for all parties involved. But is there a right way to go about it?

January is peak busy season for many businesses. The new year may bring reorganization, goal setting and shifting the focus to new projects. While these professional adjustments are happening, it is important to remember people’s personal lives undergo the same changes. Employee burnout occurs when the buildup of personal and professional stress becomes too much for one person to handle.

As any business owner knows, employees are the backbone of every professional operation. At times it can seem that talented employees are difficult to find, or once found, they move on to different employment quickly after.

With so much negativity often flowing through our feeds, it can be difficult to want to stay active on social media. Doctors and influencers agree, social media can be harmful when used in excess or in the wrong way. When used the right way, like to grow your business, it becomes a valuable resource for connection, communication and education.

Social media has become a crucial news and marketing tool for business in this digital age. Individuals are hired solely for the purpose of managing and producing content for businesses social media channels. For that reason, it’s vital that a business knows the steps in creating great content for its website.

The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce hosted its All-Nations Career & Job Fair on Oct. 20 with Eddie LeMoine serving as the event’s keynote speaker. LeMoine’s presentation – Understanding The Current & Post-Covid Realities (Attracting & Retaining A Productive Workforce – contained a wealth of information to help businesses move forward and grow.

It’s not only large businesses and corporations that get victimized by ransomware, data breaches or other forms of online attacks. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) recently published a survey which indicated in 2021 that 16 per cent of Canadian small businesses and 28 per cent of medium-sized businesses were the target of cyberattack.

Writing in a conversational tone is necessary for a business to implement when addressing clients and staff because the reader connects and understands the message easier than formal writing.