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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.
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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How Virtual Marketplaces Can Benefit Your Business
Virtual marketplaces are designed to connect buyers and sellers. So whether you’re looking for a professional marketer, designer, content creator or web developer — or you offer those services as a freelancer or agency – joining a virtual marketplace makes it easy to find your next partner.
Women Entrepreneurship
Black Moms Connection: More Than A Community For The Black Moms
Feminuity: Bringing In Equity Practices To Workspace
Leora Barak: On A Mission To Personal Wellness
Sabreen Cosmetics: Upholding The Virtue of Being Unapologetic
Scoria World: Rediscovering Your Inner Child
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CanadianSME Small Business Magazine January 2023
We want to extend a warm welcome as we embark on this new year with the launch of our first issue. This month, you’ll find abundant resources and insights from Canada’s top business professionals who aim to guide entrepreneurs in succeeding with their small businesses. Allow CanadianSME Small Business Magazine to show you how creativity paired with sound business strategies can lead your venture toward long-term growth!
Featured articles
Packaging Tips for New Small Business Owners
Two Giraffes™, Toronto-based, and Ukrainian – owned startup designs Earth and people-friendly furniture for kids, that inspires imagination
Do Small and Medium Businesses Qualify for Government R&D Tax Credits?
Starting a startup in a pandemic and the top pitfalls to avoid
The future of work – What does a post-pandemic office look like?
How Canon Canada Is Helping Canadian Small Businesses Work Smarter and Be Efficient
ROBERT HERJAVEC RETURNS TO THE DEN FOR SEASON 17 OF DRAGONS’ DEN
The Difference Between a Digital Badge and a Micro-credential
A Chat with Sarah Steele – Supporting Canadian Women in Business!
How to Run a Small Business Being a Mother
Everything One Needs to Know about Business Data Lab (BDL)
Yuri Fulmer – Taking Venture Capital & Private Equity to the Next Level
Xero’s Latest Integrations Make It Easier Than Ever To Manage Your Business
We got the privilege to chat with Max Nokhrin, Senior Partnerships Manager for Xero Canada, who shared his thoughts on DirectPay and Clik2Pay, the two new integrations announced by Xero just recently. He shared how are these two integrations going to be helpful in solving rising credit card transaction fees issues, assist small businesses in locating less expensive and more efficient methods of payment, without increasing customer costs, benefit from the use of Interac e-transfer as the default payment method, and some helpful strategies for businesses to overcome these new fees and methods that will aid them in managing their finances.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Businesses
According to a recent survey, 55 percent of last year’s cyberattacks in Canada were ransomware. A Sophos report also found that 46% of organizations with data encrypted in a ransomware attack paid the ransom. The average ransom reached $812,360, with some companies paying up to $1 million. Although these figures were from a global survey, not limited to Canadian organizations, the impact of a cyberattack on an SME in Canada can be severe.
New GoDaddy Survey Finds Small Businesses Cutting Costs, Canadians Choosing Cost-Efficient Shopping
As small businesses and consumers cope with post-pandemic economic challenges, including inflation and rising interest rates, both are looking for ways to save this holiday season, according to a new survey. In October, GoDaddy Canada commissioned Maru/Blue to explore how the purchasing behaviour of Canadians has changed. The brand also ran a survey of Canadian small business owners to compare any differences in response to the post-pandemic economic challenges.
Is SR&ED the right choice for your Business?
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program offers Canadian Businesses some of the most lucrative tax credits in the world. This program provides more than $3 billion to over 20,000 claimants annually, making it the single largest federal program to support innovation in Canada. Are you sure you’re claiming every eligible dollar you may be entitled to?

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Edward Yao -Harnessing the Power of Technology to Deliver Positive Results
GoDaddy Professional Email Helps Your Small Business Look More Professional
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