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How Goldilocks turned sticky cash flow situations into sweet success
Goldilocks Wraps is a small business with a big vision: to tackle plastic pollution around the world. Amy Hall’s sustainability
How Technology Can Enable SMBs to Foster a Responsible Spending Culture
Was the last exhibition that you showcased your brand, where you spent CAD 10,000 effective? Your revenue from the north-eastern
Do small businesses need to shift to managed travel?
Experts all over the world are now heavily speculating that by the end of 2024, the corporate travel industry will
Level Up Your Cybersecurity with Penetration Testing
While remote and hybrid work models have negatively impacted small business’ cybersecurity, implementing regular penetration testing can help combat cyberthreats.
3 Ways Service-based Businesses Can Ramp Up Their Online Presence
While many service-based businesses often conduct their work in the field rather than in an office or storefront, building an
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
The changing world of exports: Q&A with UPS Canada Small Business Director, Paul Gaspar
Paul Gaspar is director of small business for UPS Canada. His role is to educate and guide small businesses in
Raman Dua – Man of the Quintessential Canadian Dream
Few people can realize their pursuit of becoming a successful...
Martha Durdin – Creating a Vibrant Future for Canadian
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Bruce MacLellan – A Man of Many Roles
CEO, Proof Strategies Inc. CanadianSME sat down with Bruce MacLellan,...
Business Woman of the Month Mandy Rennehan
Mandy Rennehan is redefining the Blue-Collar jobs. She is called...
Finding hidden talent in Canada’s
In today’s competitive labour market, finding and retaining talent is...
How Goldilocks turned sticky cash flow situations into sweet
Goldilocks Wraps is a small business with a big vision:...
Canadian SMBs Thrive Despite Economic Uncertainty: Zoho Report Reveals
In a business landscape riddled with economic uncertainties, Canadian small...
Do small businesses need to shift to managed travel?
Experts all over the world are now heavily speculating that...
How to Understand and Benefit from Canada’s USMCA Trade
International treaties play an important role in these changing times...
Reinventing Safety Standards: The New Era of Workplace Compliance
CanadianSME Small Business Magazine recently interviewed Mark Bania, the Co-Founder & CEO of Contractor Compliance, a trailblazing figure in the SaaS industry. Mark opened up about his journey of co-founding a cloud-based contractor management platform designed to simplify and democratize compliance processes. At the core of his leadership philosophy is empowering team members to solve intricate customer issues while keeping investor interests at the forefront.
Desa Global Leadership: Spreading the
Desa Global Leadership (DGL) is a boutique DEI consulting and...
Leadership, AI, and Entrepreneurial Drive: A Collision Experience with
Shegun Otulana is the founder/CEO of Harmony Venture Labs...
How To Identify Future Leaders Galen Emanuele
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KPMG offers full-time employment to scholarship recipients
During an interview with CanadianSME, Elio Luongo, the CEO...
How to Implement Sustainable Practices
Sustainability is now a requirement, not an option. You may...
How to Understand and Benefit from Canada’s USMCA Trade Agreement?
International treaties play an important role in these changing times of...
How to Integrate E-commerce into Your Traditional Business Model?
Times are changing fast, and digital times are transforming all means...
How to Harness the Power of Local SEO in Canada?
If you are a business owner, it is important for you...
Over half of Gen
As Canadians get ready for the back-to-school season, a new...
Sean Dogen’s Inspiring Journey with Expertel
In an engaging discussion with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine,...
How Quagga Designs is disrupting the platform bed industry
When Carl Heinrichs (a self-taught furniture designer) set out...
Toronto Met Entrepreneur Institute: Equipping Business Owners with Unparalleled
It is important for an economy like Canada to...
Navigating Digital Transformation: A
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Everywhere at Once: Key Omnichannel Strategies in Retail
In the current digital era, retailers need to adjust...
Revolutionizing Retail: The Top Trends and Tech for
Cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing the way the Canadian retail...
Exploring the Future of Retail Tech: What to
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How to Integrate E-commerce into
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Paramount Commerce: A game-changer in simplified payments
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Lower Funnel Ad Campaigns Benefit Publishers & Advertisers: SourceKnowledge,
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A Canadian Powerhouse Revolutionizing E-commerce Integration
In order to maintain their competitive edge and provide...
How to Use Social Media
For businesses and people trying to achieve certain objectives, such...
From Marketing to Market Stalls – How the recent
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Boost Your Social Presence: The Best Management Tools for
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YouTube SEO Mastery: Boost Your Channel and Business Growth
With over 2 billion monthly logged-in users, YouTube has...
Business Woman of the Month
Sophia Jacob is an award-winning experienced event planner, marketing strategist & community organizer with specialties in fundraising for non-profit organizations & brand promotion for small businesses. Sophia is a navigator & relationship broker.
Sophia is the President of Sophia J Events which is a boutique event planning & marketing firm that provides consulting services, social media, PR communications, coordination, logistics, brand awareness, and community management, & acts as a liaison for b2b relations and strategic partnerships for small businesses & non-profit organizations.
Women Entrepreneurship
Indigenomics SHE’s Impact on Economic Progress: Emancipating Indigenous Women
A paradigm-shifting wave is reshaping cultural norms as well as economic dynamics in the landscape of Indigenous enterprises. As the
September 1, 2023
Lunas Is Your Future For Sustainable Revenue Growth
Robyn Orsini, the 2022 Stevie Awards – Women in Business Best Young Female Entrepreneur, awardee of the 2023 Globee Sales,
September 1, 2023
Choose Slow Fashion Comfort with Miik
Miik is a Canadian fashion company that prides itself on using sustainable materials. It is completely woman-owned and run, and
August 29, 2023
Webhoster.ca: Empowering Businesses with
Businesses in the vibrant city of Toronto are always working...
MediaForce Digital Marketing: Taking Enhanced User Experience to
One aspect of running a business venture is a...
Engaging Target Audiences in a Changing Market: Delly
In a recent interaction with CanadianSME, Delly Dyer, the...
Activating Digital Growth’s Full Potential Max: Inspiring Data-Driven
To survive and grow in today’s competitive digital market,...
Direct Objective Consulting: Accelerating
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) typically struggle with generating quality...
Enjoy Transformative Brand Experiences with Toronto’s The Concierge Club
The Concierge Club is a premium agency specializing in...
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Win with Consumers During
Since the pandemic hit, Canadians have been more concerned...
Joe Solly on Enhancing the Authenticity of Sustainable Products
Joe Solly, National Consumer Sustainability Leader at Deloitte Canada,...
How to Foster Innovation
Small enterprises frequently serve as innovative bulwarks in Canada’s vibrant...
Innovation Ignited: How Startups Are Leading the Tech Charge
Startups are currently the driving force behind innovation in the...
Maverick Gardner: Innovative Information Technology Services for Industry
Numerous obstacles exist in the realm of information technology for...
Beonbrand Inc. Revolutionising Digital Content and Inspirational Creative Journeys
Yusuf Baykal Bozkurt, a driven immigrant entrepreneur who has turned...
Embracing the Technological Revolution: How AI Will Reshape Tech and Digital Marketing Education
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across various industries.
Technology and digital marketing, in particular, stand at the forefront of this revolution, where AI is actively reshaping how we approach teaching and learning in these fields.
Crafting Digital Excellence: Web4You
As the business world inches toward digital supremacy on an...
Paper Leaf: Delivering Excellence in Digital Solutions Since 2009
Organizations require reliable partners who possess the necessary expertise...
Ashbi Creative Studio: Empowering Businesses with Customized Digital Solutions
Establishing a robust online presence and engaging effectively with...
Beonbrand Inc. Revolutionising Digital Content and Inspirational Creative Journeys
Yusuf Baykal Bozkurt, a driven immigrant entrepreneur who has...
Cloud Computing for Small and
In the contemporary dynamic business perspective, small and medium-sized...
Riding the Wave of Innovation: Tidal’s Pioneering Cloud Solutions
As the business world rapidly evolves, innovative technologies have become...
Protect Your Business with Onyx Cloud IT: Your Reliable Partner
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Ashley Francisco on Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud Program
In our recent interview with Ashley Francisco, Head of Startup...
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Don’t Let Cyberthreats Win:How Cisco Security Keeps You Safe
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Cybersecurity in Hybrid Work: Insights from Cisco’s Jason Maynard
Jason Maynard, a Consulting Systems Engineer in Cybersecurity for...
Shaping Effective Onboarding Strategies: An Insight into Cyberbacker’s Approach
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CanadianSME Small Business Magazine
CanadianSME is the premier and most relevant platform for SMEs in Canada. We highlight growing businesses and thought leaders with a
strong focus on innovation, growth, and marketing to generate the results you believe you are capable of.
strong focus on innovation, growth, and marketing to generate the results you believe you are capable of.
Interviews
Decoding HDI Global Specialty: An Interview with Oren Schemool
In a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Oren Schemool, Head of Professional Lines at HDI Global Specialty Canada,
September 13, 2023
Culinary Integration: Paris Baguette’s Long-Term Vision for Ontario
In a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Mark Mele, Paris Baguette’s Chief Development Officer, discussed the brand’s growth
September 13, 2023
Marchelle McKenzie on TikTok: A Game-Changer for Butter and Spice
In an insightful interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Marchelle McKenzie, Owner and Chef of Butter and Spice, divulged her
September 13, 2023
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.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Indigenomics SHE’s Impact on Economic Progress: Emancipating Indigenous Women
A paradigm-shifting wave is reshaping cultural norms as well as economic dynamics in the landscape of Indigenous enterprises. As the
Celebrating Indigenous History Month: Recognizing 5 Exceptional Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the diverse cultures, contributions, heritage, and histories of Indigenous
National Indigenous History Month
If we could summarize in one word the essence of Indigenous cultural heritage, it would certainly be humane. With their
Championing Change: Organizations Supporting Indigenous-owned Businesses
There has been a rising awareness in recent years of the significance of aiding and strengthening Indigenous people all over
Meet the First Nations team behind Futurpreneur’s Startup Program
When Futurpreneur launched its tailored programming to support budding Indigenous entrepreneurs, its vision was to streamline the startup process, address
Sunshine Tenasco: Representing The Tenacity And Strength Of The Indigenous Women
Sunshine Tenasco is a social entrepreneur, an author, and the mother of four who believes that business is an exciting
Keri Gray – The Success Story
The Sustainable Heritage of Shades of Gray The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation adhere to the sustainability philosophy of taking
Sustainability: A Thing of Beauty
Every entrepreneur is driven by the power of a dream. For Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, putting her head
How Goldilocks turned sticky cash
Goldilocks Wraps is a small business with a big vision:...
Better Financial Management for Agencies and Service Providing Firms with
Finally Remote Accounting Teams Inc., and their advisory-led counterpart, Fiscally...
Topnotch accounting and advisory services provided by Ontario-based Feldstein &
Are you constantly finding your accounts difficult to manage? Are...
A Deep Dive into Xero’s Collaboration with FIFA Women’s Football
In an insightful conversation, Faye Pang, the dynamic Canada Country...
Breaking Down Borders The Rise
By William Lam, General Manager of North America at Jeeves...
Prioritizing Profitability: Top Tips for Coping with Rising Costs for
Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President at Business Development Bank of...
Unlocking Growth: The Ultimate Guide to Funding Opportunities for Small
Access to funding is crucial for driving growth and achieving...
The evolving landscape of small business financing in Canada
By Taylor Matchett, Senior Research Analyst at the Canadian Federation...
How to Build a Diverse
In a world that is increasingly becoming diverse (with the...
Diversio Being a Changemaker in Diversity and Inclusion Training
The platform for people intelligence called Diversio measures, monitors, and...
Desa Global Leadership: Spreading the Joys of Belonging and Inclusion
Desa Global Leadership (DGL) is a boutique DEI consulting and...
Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Nurturing Workplace Diversity
In order to understand what inclusion is, one needs to...
Black Entrepreneurship
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.
Today, Black Moms Connection is an online global village of almost 30,000, with chapters in various North American cities and Asia.
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.
Today, Black Moms Connection is an online global village of almost 30,000, with chapters in various North American cities and Asia.
Leadership, AI, and Entrepreneurial Drive: A Collision Experience with Shegun Otulana
Shegun Otulana is the founder/CEO of Harmony Venture Labs (HVL), a venture studio that owns and operates a family of
Engaging Target Audiences in a Changing Market: Delly Dyer’s Insights
In a recent interaction with CanadianSME, Delly Dyer, the Senior Manager of Consumer Brand Marketing at DoorDash Canada, shared her
Emmanuela Okon, Founder of E’s Element: A Multifaceted Entrepreneur
Our Entrepreneur of the Week has been awarded to someone whose business journey is nothing short of inspiring many youngsters
Redefining Success: A Conversation with Entrepreneur and Investor Zoey Dash McKenzie
Former beauty queen and model turned entrepreneur and investor In our recent interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with
Mustafa Sisters: The Founders of Sabreen Cosmetics
Sabreen Cosmetics is on a mission to provide clean, luxurious beauty products that inspire women to delight in the unapologetic
Oladiwura Fakiyesi: Connecting Communities Through Food
Oladiwura Fakiyesi was born and raised in southwest Nigeria. From a very young age, she was exposed to business and
Pitch Better Canada: Laying The Foundation For Black Entrepreneurial Success
On their travels to the US for business events, it always occurred to Amoye Henry and Adeela Carter that the
LGBTQ+ Businesses
49 Dzine: A Journey of Passion, Inclusivity, and Representation
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.
Rainbow Certified: Fueled by a Desire for Representation and Inclusivity
In a captivating interview, Rachael and Sarah, the co-founders of Rainbow Certified, shared their enriching journey as LGBTQ entrepreneurs. They
Celebrating Diversity: Kiss My Art’s Commitment to the LGBTQ Community
In a thought-provoking interview, Michelle, the queer Canadian artist and spirit behind Kiss My Art, shared her journey as an
Junto Studio: Embracing and Celebrating the LGBTQ Community
In an engaging interview, Theresa and Rana, the power-duo behind Junto Studio, enlightened us on their journey as LGBTQ entrepreneurs.
Charlie’s Journey: Embracing LGBTQ Community Through Earth Star Healing Collective
In a heartening conversation, Charlie, the visionary behind Earth Star Healing Collective, detailed his journey as an LGBTQ entrepreneur in
CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
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 RBC and UPS.
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.
