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Key Factors in DB Pension Plan Management: Jared Mickall’s Analysis
In a discussion with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jared Mickall, Principal of Mercer’s Wealth business, shed light on the factors
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
Canada’s rental revolution leverages AI
Innovation jumped by leaps and bounds with the advent of Artificial Intelligence. Technological evolution has experienced a dramatic reset as
Business Woman of the Month: Dr. Sarah Saska: Pioneering Inclusive and Accessible Practices in Tech and Beyond
CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is proud to celebrate Dr. Sarah Saska's remarkable achievements by recognizing her as the Business Woman
Empowering Ontario’s Entrepreneurs: Perspectives from Hon. Nina Tangri & Claudia Krywiak
In a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, and Claudia Krywiak, President
The Financial Confidence Paradox: A Closer Look at Canadians’ Money Habits
It’s a common refrain that strong financial habits are crucial at every stage of life. This is particularly true for small business owners who juggle the demands of running a business with managing their own personal finances. Many of us might feel that we’re confident enough with our day-to-day finances.
However, a recent RBC study conducted by Angus Reid has found a peculiar paradox among Canadians. While a significant 75% of respondents believe they possess good financial habits, with 62% rating their habits as above average compared to their friends and family, the data tells a different story.
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Supporting the Success of Hispanic Immigrants in Canada
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Ethical Swag: Tara Milburn’s Mission to Redefine Corporate Responsibility
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From Rock Star to Digital Marketing Maestro: Jason Hunt’s Journey with Merged Media
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Disrupting Technology for Posterity with the AI Expert and Futurist Steve Brown
Since its inception, AI has disrupted every industry as we know it. Although its full potential remains untapped, experts are
Women in the workplace: how to empower female leadership in your organization
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Empowering Ontario’s Entrepreneurs: Perspectives from Nina Tangri & Claudia Krywiak
As September arrives with its warm hues, we’re delighted to share the latest edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. This month’s content is thoughtfully designed to address the needs and aspirations of SMEs and emerging entrepreneurs in Canada, offering a blend of insights, practical advice, and inspiration.
The focus of this edition is “Innovation & Technology.” We examine this dynamic field from various perspectives, including an insightful analysis of how AI is reshaping digital marketing and other emerging trends.
The Endowment Effect You make it, you own it.
Ever wonder why that chipped mug, a relic from your...
An Innovative Leader with a Passion for Helping Communities
Chinyere Eni is an ‘accidental banker’ who is passionate about...
Startup Canada Announces Top 6 Finalists in National Virtual
Startup Canada announced the top 6 winners of the Startup...
The changing world of exports: Q&A with UPS Canada
Paul Gaspar is director of small business for UPS Canada....
How to Create an Atmosphere Where Mental Health is
Michael Timms, Founder of Avail Leadership Michael Timms is a...
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Upholding Employee Vision Health in the Digital Workplace: Key
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The Authority Principle
“There is no truth. There is only perception.” – Gustave...
Unplugging for Success: 5 Tips to Help Business Owners
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Empowering Small Businesses: Ben Richmond’s Strategies for Resilience
During a recent conversation with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Ben...
Ben Richmond on How Xero’s Beautiful Business Fund Drives
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Key Factors in DB Pension Plan Management: Jared Mickall’s Analysis
In a discussion with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jared Mickall, Principal of Mercer’s Wealth business, shed light on the factors that influenced the financial health of DB pension plans during Q2 2024. He highlighted how fluctuations in interest rates and asset returns contributed to the volatility in solvency ratios. Despite these challenges, Jared pointed out that Canadian DB pension plans have maintained their resilience through diversified asset strategies and better alignment between assets and liabilities.
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.
In essence, the effort heuristic states that we tend to value objects, experiences, and even ideas more highly when we perceive that greater effort has gone into their creation. Quite simply, we use effort as a shortcut to indicate quality or value. If you worked really hard on something, it must be good, right? Research has shown this to be true across a wide variety of situations from the quality of a poem, to a piece of art, to many of the physical goods you buy.
Women in the Workplace: How
According to the 2024 report, Barely Breaking Ground, from the...
Mentorship and Leadership: Donnovan Simon’s Path to Success at
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How to Implement Sustainable Practices
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How to Understand and Benefit from Canada’s USMCA Trade Agreement?
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Empowering Ontario’s Entrepreneurs: Perspectives
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Canada’s rental revolution leverages AI
Innovation jumped by leaps and bounds with the advent of Artificial Intelligence. Technological evolution has experienced a dramatic reset as evidenced by AI being leveraged to revolutionize workflows, industries, and problem-solving. When OpenAI was introduced to the world, disruptors and innovators from around the globe decided to hop on the bandwagon and find creative, more efficient ways to solve problems using this very technology. One such venture decided to use the life-changing capability of AI to potentially improve Canada’s housing crisis.
The Power of Zero-Party
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The Power of Zero-Party Data: Insights from Katelyn
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Ecom North: Canada’s Premier DTC
On Friday, September 6, 2024, Toronto hosted Canada’s first-ever Direct-to-Consumer...
Ecom North: Canada’s Premier DTC Conference Debuts in Toronto
On Friday, September 6, 2024, Toronto hosted Canada’s first-ever...
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Authentic Video Advertising: The SMB’s Path to Social Media
In today’s bustling digital landscape, mere online presence won’t...
Empowering Ontario’s Entrepreneurs: Perspectives from Hon. Nina Tangri & Claudia Krywiak
In a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, and Claudia Krywiak, President & CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation, shared their insights on supporting small businesses and driving innovation across Ontario. Drawing from her extensive entrepreneurial background, Nina discussed how her hands-on experience as a former business owner influences her approach to policy-making, ensuring that decisions are made with the needs of entrepreneurs in mind.
Women Entrepreneurship
Transforming Accessibility with ImaginAble Solutions: Lianna Genovese
Good health and working limbs are a blessing that most of us take for granted, but for those who face
August 13, 2024
Having an organizational expert in your corner is more effective than any ol’ app… it’s Better Than A Bot!
Better Than A Bot Inc. is a women-owned and run corporation that helps professionals regain control and independence to do
August 13, 2024
Pascale Mapleston’s Vision for Inclusive Employee Benefits
In a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Pascale Mapleston, founder and CEO of The Benefit Code, shed light
August 13, 2024
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.
Business Woman of the Month Dr. Sarah Saska: Pioneering Inclusive and Accessible Practices in Tech and Beyond
CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is proud to celebrate Dr. Sarah Saska’s remarkable achievements by recognizing her as the Business Woman of the Month in this edition.
Dr. Saska has emerged as a leading advocate for inclusive and accessible design and business practices, both in Canada and globally. As the co-founder and CEO of Feminuity, she has guided the organization—small but mighty—in partnering with startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.
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Green Bee 3: Taking Managed IT Services & Support
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Jackline Kiunga: The Journey Behind Ciiku Skin Essentials and the Power of Clean Beauty
Please tell me about yourself and your professional background. Where to start? I’ve taken a long and very indirect path
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Redefining House Cleaning: The Home Spritz Approach to Quality and Fair Wages
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Ganiyat Oyesomi-Daibu on Expanding Wangdao Bistro with a Purpose
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The Power of Brand Building
for SMBs
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.
Why brand building matters for SMBs
No brand simply launches into the world as a household name with a rush of orders. This is where brand building comes in. Brand building can help introduce your business—however big or small—to an audience and ensure that it stays top of mind with potential customers on their shopping journeys.
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Indigenous Entrepreneurship
New Beginnings: Jeannette Sinclair’s Journey into Entrepreneurshipwith Indig Design
According to the Canadian Government, only 17% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are owned by women. This can be
Protected: Reconciliation Action Planning For The Future: Alexandra Biron Decolonizes Corporate Canada
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True Means of Inclusive Solutions for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs by Innovate Inclusion
Innovate Inclusion is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that promotes the financial success of disadvantaged entrepreneurs by promoting access, doing diversity
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
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). Under her leadership, OLI has become a transformative platform for #Indigenousyouth, offering them a space to express themselves, gain life skills, and improve their educational outcomes.
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Insights from Xero’s Faye Pang on the Resilient Canadian Small
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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. Corine has ambitious plans to reinvest the award funds to uplift customer experience, boost AFI Épicerie’s online footprint, and introduce strategies for customer retention. Acknowledging the RBC Foundation’s role in fostering Canadian youth, she emphasized how initiatives like Rock My Business, in tandem with Futurpreneur, are revolutionizing opportunities for budding Canadian entrepreneurs.
Lived experience is critical to providing the right support for Black entrepreneurs
“When an entrepreneur can connect with a business advisor who looks like them, who sounds like them, and who knows
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
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
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.
The importance of being 2SLGBTQIA+ welcoming for any business.
A Telus study, that is exactly in line with every other study ever done on the topic, tells us that
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.
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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.
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Empower Your Business with PARO Funding Opportunities
Discover PARO’s diverse funding programs designed to support women entrepreneurs and businesses in Northern Ontario. From microloans to grants, PARO provides financial assistance to help you grow and succeed in your business journey. Explore options that align with your needs and take your business to the next level.
Unlock Your Business Potential: Apply for the Zensurance Small Business Grant 2024!
Get ready, small business owners! The Zensurance Small Business Grant is back and bigger than ever! This year, we’re offering a $10,000 grand prize and five runner-up grants of $1,000 each to help propel your business to the next level.
TechAlliance continues partnership with Boundless Accelerator to deliver new cohort of the i.d.e.a. Fund
FDC’s DELIA fund is an affordable lending solution for women-owned businesses across Canada. With the support of The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada).
Boundless Accelerator launches the Southern Ontario Environmental Impact Fund
FDC’s DELIA fund is an affordable lending solution for women-owned businesses across Canada. With the support of The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada).
DELIA Fund: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Canada with Accessible Financing
FDC’s DELIA fund is an affordable lending solution for women-owned businesses across Canada. With the support of The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada).
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Global Markets | Export Development Canada (EDC) Women in Trade
Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to helping Canadian women-owned and -led businesses succeed on the global stage by providing the financial solutions and international insights they need to grow with confidence.
Empowering Mom Entrepreneurs: Apply for the Mama Ladder Grant to Grow Your Business
If you’re both a mother and business owner: We see you, we support you, and we recognize your efforts with your company and kid(s). Since 2018, we’ve been granting business dreams to women like you.
