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Interviews
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Courtney Howell and Terrence Howell, co-founders of 7 Fathoms
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Andrea Grant, writer and multimedia artist of Coast Salish
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Paul Casey, Director of Small Business at Meridian Credit
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jackee Wong, Fractional CMO at Keytom, explores how modern
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nadine Zeinoun Khoury, Executive & Leadership Coach, Team Coach,
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Anastasiia Shumilo, Founder of Shumi Technologies, shares how her
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Cloud technology helps Canadian small and medium-sized manufacturers improve operations, visibility, and data security. However, adopting cloud…
Canadian SMEs can adopt artificial intelligence affordably by targeting specific operational challenges, utilizing existing data, and launching…
Bio-innovation—using biological systems to create sustainable products and processes—is driving economic growth in Sarnia, Ontario. Stephen…
Founded in 1967, Media Resources is a global leader in advanced LED display manufacturing.
Cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity and CRM software can help small and medium-sized businesses compete in a digital-first economy. David Maricich…
A telephone company retiring its copper network has a problem most of its customers never see. The ordinary
A restaurant's point-of-sale system is the single piece of technology that processes every order, shift, and dollar. These
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A Toronto custom software company building since 2012, working with manufacturers and operations-heavy businesses whose processes are too
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A practical guide to managing working capital, exploring funding options, and building financial stability for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Nov 13, 2026 · 3 min readA 20-minute weekly check that shows small business owners how many of their enquiries are real customers.
Nov 13, 2026 · 4 min readMost Canadian small businesses are profitable, yet many still struggle to pay the next bill. Volopay CEO Rajith Shaji explains why profit and cash differ, and how SMEs can forecast and manage the gap.
Nov 13, 2026 · 5 min readScaling advanced manufacturing and AI initiatives from proof-of-concept to factory-wide deployment requires more than technical success. Canadian manufacturers must target high-value operational challenges, define clear financial payback, prevent technology debt through proper system integration, and equip internal teams with comprehensive training and ownership to avoid the pilot trap.
Nov 12, 2026 · 5 min readLong winters, seasonal demand and vast distances make equipment rental a strong opportunity for Canadian SMEs. Here are the key segments, common challenges, financing options and practical steps to grow a rental business.
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Provincial and federal rates for every province and territory, including HST provinces.
Open calculatorCPP, EI, and income tax withheld per pay period, by province.
Open calculatorProject 13 weeks of inflows and outflows, including remittance dates.
Open calculatorCompare BDC term loan, operating line, and equipment financing scenarios.
Open calculatorIncome tax, both halves of CPP, monthly set-aside and quarterly instalments.
Open calculatorExchange, freight, duty, tariffs and border GST/HST, per unit.
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Dedicated coverage of the founders and networks shaping Canadian business.
How one Edmonton entrepreneur turned a personal frustration into a women's technical outerwear brand through four years of self-taught design, determination, and persistence.
FedDev Ontario investment supports nine organizations to help Black entrepreneurs and business owners build, grow and scale their...
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Sales tax, workers’ compensation, minimum wage and provincial programmes — tracked province by province.
HST 13%, WSIB, Employer Health Tax, Ontario Made
QST, QPP and QPIP, CNESST, Investissement Québec
PST, WorkSafeBC, Employer Health Tax
No provincial sales tax, WCB-Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Retail sales tax, WCB, Manitoba Works programmes
PST, WCB, Innovation Saskatchewan
HST 14%, WCB, Invest Nova Scotia
HST 15%, WorkSafeNB, Opportunities NB
HST 15%, WorkplaceNL, provincial payroll tax
HST 15%, WCB, Innovation PEI
GST only, YWCHSB, northern residents deduction
GST only, WSCC, SEED funding
GST only, WSCC, Nunavut business incentives
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