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Exploring the ‘Micro-Entrepreneur’ Economy with Don Ludlow

Don is the Vice President Small Business, Business Financial Services, Strategy and Partnerships at RBC. He is responsible for leading RBC’s Small Business segment and teams. In his role, Don provides strategic oversight in delivering market-leading client experiences through innovative partnerships and differentiated, beyond-banking solutions to help aspiring entrepreneurs and Canadian business owners start, manage and grow their ventures.

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While many service-based businesses often conduct their work in the field rather than in an office or storefront, building an online presence is still paramount to their success.

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The changing world of exports: Q&A with UPS Canada Small Business Director, Paul Gaspar

Paul Gaspar was appointed director of small business for UPS Canada in 2011. He is responsible for educating and informing small businesses about the customized services, technologies and innovations available to them at UPS. He works with a team of small business ambassadors who help communicate how to better leverage UPS tools to help them grow and expand both domestically and internationally.

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Dr. Shara Ally: Emphasizing the importance of mental health

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Black Moms Connection: More Than A Community For The Black Moms

Black Moms Connection is a community of more than 20,000 that started as a Facebook group in 2015 to be a safe space to positively impact many Black families’ livelihoods.

The community started out as a safe space for Black women to connect, share, and unite in a Facebook group with 12 women in Toronto. By the spring of 2016, they were an organization of 4000. By the fall of 2016, they had incorporated as a non-profit in Canada to take the conversations offline and ensure that everything they do is tangible and has the maximum impact.

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The CanadianSME National Business Awards 2022 is the perfect stage for you to stand out and shine with your accomplishments in the business world. It is where all your hard work, passion, dedication, and determination are recognized before everyone in the world. Furthermore, it is the perfect opportunity to materialize your outreach campaigns by attracting more probable clients, employees, and partners.

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