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Empowering Canada’s Entrepreneurs: Minister Rechie Valdez’s Vision for Small Business Success​

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, shared her vision for fostering entrepreneurship in Canada. As a former small business owner, Minister Valdez highlighted the significance of Small Business Month, celebrating the contributions of entrepreneurs who form the backbone of Canada’s economy.
Empowering Canada's Entrepreneurs: Minister Valdez's Vision for Small Business Success

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Empowering Canada’s Entrepreneurs: Minister Rechie Valdez’s Vision for Small Business Success

Welcome to the October 2024 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine! This month, we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit across Canada with a special focus on Small Business Month and Cybersecurity. Small businesses are the backbone of our nation, driving innovation and strengthening communities, and we’re proud to share their stories of resilience and success.
This edition features valuable insights on cloud technology and digital tools, highlighting how they are empowering Canadian SMEs to thrive in a competitive landscape.

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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.

The Effort Heuristic “Show your work” – your grade 4 math teacher

Have you ever noticed how a hand-knitted scarf feels warmer than a mass-produced one, or how a home-cooked meal seems tastier than takeout? This is not mere sentimentality at play. It’s a testament to the Effort Heuristic, a cognitive bias deeply ingrained in our decision-making processes.
The Endowment Effect You make it, you own it.

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Fennella Bruce have more than 20 years of experience in major market newsrooms developing programming, overseeing breaking news and creating content that appeals to viewers. My extensive news and control room experience shows a proven ability to work against deadlines and make content decisions that meet journalistic standards.

In Conversation with Don Ludlow: How Canadians are evolving their approach to entrepreneurship?

In an insightful interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Don Ludlow, Vice President of Small Business, Strategy & Partnerships at RBC, shared his thoughts on the surge in entrepreneurial interest across Canada.
In Conversation with Don Ludlow: How Canadians are evolving their approach to entrepreneurship?

The Power of Zero-Party

In an enlightening conversation with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Katelyn...

How SMEs are preparing for the 2024 holiday season: Q&A with Jill Schoolenberg, International Market Lead at Constant Contact

The holiday season is absolutely crucial for small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those in the retail and eCommerce sectors. For many, this period can make or break their year.
How SMEs are preparing for the 2024 holiday season: Q&A with Jill Schoolenberg, International Market Lead at Constant Contact

Women Entrepreneurship

Advancing Indigenous Economic Sovereignty: Insights from Jolain Foster

Jolain Foster, Managing Partner of Nation Building at Deloitte Canada, provides CanadianSME Small Business Magazine with insightful perspectives on fostering economic sovereignty for Indigenous Nations and the crucial steps toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Economic sovereignty, as Jolain outlines, involves granting Indigenous Nations the power and resources to build self-sufficient infrastructures, education systems, and employment opportunities, paralleling the quality of life enjoyed by many Canadians.
Through Deloitte Canada’s Nation Building practice, Jolain and his team aim to empower Indigenous Peoples and Nations towards economic empowerment and self-governance by developing solutions in areas like jurisdiction, governance, and economic development.
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Business Woman of the Month: Kristin Gale Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry, One Spot at a Time

The beauty and personal care industry in Canada is a substantial and rapidly growing sector. Valued at approximately CAD 11.7 billion in 2023, the industry encompasses a wide range of services and products, including skincare, haircare, and spa treatments.
Business Woman of the Month: Kristin Gale Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry, One Spot at a Time
From Rock Star to Digital Marketing Maestro: Jason Hunt's Journey with Merged Media

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Last year, small businesses that use Amazon Ads saw 25% of their sales attributed to advertising on average.1 If you’re looking to build your brand on Amazon to drive sales, Amazon Ads solutions can help you tell your story, to the right audiences, at the right times. Your brand, our audiences.
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Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Supporting Indigenous Youth | A Conversation About Outside Looking In with CEO - Hope Sanderson

In this episode of the Indigenous-SME Small Business Podcast, we explore the inspiring journey of Hope Sanderson, CEO of Outside Looking In (OLI). 

Black Entrepreneurship

Corine Sobela’s Journey with AFI Épicerie

CanadianSME Small Business Magazine interviewed Corine Sobela, the visionary owner of AFI Épicerie in Longueuil, Québec, renowned for its African and Island/Caribbean delicacies. Corine detailed her entrepreneurial odyssey leading to the store’s inception and its niche specialization. A proud recipient of the Emerging Black Entrepreneur Award at the Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, she discussed how this accolade and her association with Futurpreneur’s program have influenced her business mindset. 

LGBTQ+ Businesses

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.

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Canada Business Talks

Take your business to the next level by connecting with Canadian Business Leaders through the Canada Business Talks series, in association with our exclusive banking partner RBC, shipping partner UPS, exclusive hospitality partner IHG, email partner Constant Contact, tech partner Google and bronze partner F12.

Canada Business Talks is for the people who keep the vision to alter the business world, and individuals handling small business firms have an impetus. We are talking about business apprentices, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and people looking for proficient guidance and recommendations for running an efficient syndicate.

CanadianSME Video Podcast

Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and finding solutions, all this while helping the business owners.

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Explore this section for a range of grants, financial assistance, and opportunities tailored for small to midsize businesses in Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area.