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Elect Respect: Leading with Civility in Business

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington and Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors Caucus, discusses how she is leading with civility, transparency, and inclusivity in both municipal governance and broader community initiatives. With extensive experience in public service, advocacy, and municipal leadership, Marianne shares her approach to fostering respectful workplaces, driving municipal innovation, and creating partnerships that empower local businesses and residents alike.

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From Cloud Complexity to Business Results: Helping Canadian SMEs Adopt AI with Confidence

Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises are ready to realize the promise of cloud and artificial intelligence: greater agility, stronger productivity, improved resilience, and more responsive customer experiences. The opportunity is clear. The challenge is turning ambition into action with the right strategy, support, and path to measurable results.

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Elect Respect: Leading with Civility in Business

Welcome to the August 2026 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, where we focus on Business Growth, Development for SMEs, and Young Entrepreneurship. This issue explores the strategies, technologies, and leadership insights helping Canadian businesses scale with confidence. From CRM and cloud solutions to marketing technology and export development, we highlight the tools and ideas empowering entrepreneurs to build stronger, more competitive businesses.

We are proud to feature Nouhaila Chelkhaoui, Founder and CEO of Scale Without Borders, as our Business Woman of the Month, celebrating leadership focused on growth, innovation, and supporting entrepreneurial success. This edition includes conversations with Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington and Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors Caucus, on leading with civility in business; Alexander Gonçalves, Chief Commercial Officer at Wagepoint, on simplifying payroll; and Marietjie MacMillan, CPA, CMA, Founder and CEO of MacMillan Consulting, on bringing CFO thinking within reach of growing businesses.

Share Your Journey With Us

At CanadianSME, we celebrate the diverse stories behind Canada’s thriving small businesses and startups. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, your journey is unique, and we want to help you share it with the world.

Making Payroll Simple Again Wagepoint’s Next Chapter

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Alexander Gonçalves, Chief Commercial Officer at Wagepoint, shares his insights on making payroll simple, practical, and connected for Canada’s small and mid-sized businesses. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in HR tech and SaaS, Gonçalves discusses how Wagepoint is building an integrated payroll, time, and people management ecosystem that puts the user experience first.

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Micro-Planning, Macro Success

In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Francesca shares her journey as a young entrepreneur navigating Toronto’s competitive

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Scaling Opportunity for Immigrant Tech Talent in Canada with Nouhaila Chelkhaoui
Nouhaila Chelkhaoui, who came to Canada alone at the age of 17, soon learned that even a top-notch degree does not guarantee access to opportunities, particularly if you are a newcomer, a person of colour, and pursuing a profession far from home. Her life’s work was fueled by that encounter. As the founder and CEO of Scale Without Borders, she now oversees what has grown into Canada’s largest network for immigrant tech talent, connecting thousands of immigrants with the businesses, funding, and community they need to succeed.

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Closing the AI Action Gap: A Practical Starting Point for SMEs

AI is changing the way businesses work. From improving customer experiences and analyzing information to streamlining workflows and supporting better decisions, organizations are finding new ways to bring AI into their day-to-day operations.But for many small and medium-sized businesses, the challenge is not understanding that AI matters. The challenge is figuring out where to start.

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49 Dzine: A Journey of Passion, Inclusivity, and Representation

In a compelling interview with CanadianSME, J. Nathan Rainy, the dynamic Owner and Executive Director of 49 Dzine, opened up about his journey as an LGBTQ entrepreneur. Nathan emphasized his brand’s fervent commitment to celebrating and integrating the LGBTQ community within their operations and the wider industry.

Empowering Canadian Small & Medium Enterprises.

CanadianSME Business Magazine was created through the passion and admiration for entrepreneurs. With SMEs playing such a crucial role in Canada’s business industry and contributing greatly to the economy, CanadianSME was built to provide a much-needed support system for hard-working business owners.