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RBC Economics produces macroeconomic and sector-specific insights grounded in our in-depth knowledge of markets across North America and worldwide. Our team of experienced economists delivers leading economic analyses and ideas to inform decision-makers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Navigating Todays Economy As a Small Business a Conversation with Rbcs Leading Economists

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The future of fintech is being built in Southwestern Ontario

The CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is excited to present our June 2025 issue, focusing on key areas of Banking, Finance, and Insurance, while also celebrating the vital importance of Diversity and Inclusion, particularly within the Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities. This special edition is designed to shed light on the trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape the small business landscape, with a spotlight on how financial services are evolving to meet the needs of diverse entrepreneurs across Canada.

In this issue, we explore the top business banks in Canada and the latest trends in small business banking, offering valuable insights to help entrepreneurs navigate today’s financial landscape. We also dive into the LGBTQ+ business community, examining its growth and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Additionally, we celebrate the resilience of Indigenous-owned businesses, highlighting support systems and resources available to foster their success.
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AI Simplified: Courses Tailored for Small Businesses in Canada

AI is changing how we work, offering new ways to make decisions, solve problems, and be more productive and creative – whether you’re a small business owner trying to reach new customers, or a student studying for a biology exam. As a result, it’s no surprise that Canadians are demonstrating an increasing demand for AI-focused training and support. According to Google’s most recent Economic Impact Report from Public First, 63% of Canadian workers are interested in AI Skilling, rising to 73% of young Canadians. Although only 27% of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada are using AI, nearly half (42%) stated they would require assistance to integrate AI into their operations.
Ai Simplified Courses Tailored for Small Businesses in Canada

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.

Why More Canadian SMBs Are Choosing Sage Intacct to Power
Their Financial Growth?

As small and mid-sized businesses grow, one truth becomes clear: spreadsheets can’t scale. The complexity of managing cash flow, reporting, compliance, and forecasting across products, teams, or even locations start to outpace what traditional tools can handle.
That’s where Sage Intacct steps in. It’s a modern, cloud-based financial management platform trusted by thousands of Canadian organizations that want to do more with less and do it smarter.
Why More Canadian Smbs Are Choosing Sage Intacct to Power Their Financial Growth

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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.
Small and midsize companies in Canada face unique challenges, not just in business operations but also in travel management. In today’s ever-changing business environment, implementing an effective travel program helps SMEs save valuable time and money to directly support their business goals.
Canadian SMEs contribute significantly to the economy, accounting for more than half of the country’s GDP and employing 63% of the workforce.
Navigating Business Travel Smart Solutions for Smes

Women Entrepreneurship

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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

Business Woman of the
Month: Joanna Griffiths

Joanna Griffiths, the visionary Founder and President of Knix, has transformed the intimate clothing business with her innovative approach and commitment to empowering women. Griffiths founded Knix in 2013 and has evolved it into one of the world’s fastest-growing businesses in the category. Her ability to comprehend client demands and challenge conventional wisdom has fuelled her success. Griffiths achieved a significant milestone in her career in 2022 when she negotiated Knix’s $410 million sale to Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene.

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Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Growth

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Alexander Paul Burton, entrepreneur and advocate, shares his unique approach to
Scaling Success in Canada
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Scaling Success in Canada

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Liz Klein, Director of Regional Sales at Samsara, shares how the

How AI Agents Are Redrawing the Map of Modern Business

At the break of every new industrial age, there are those who chart the unknown—and those who follow. Today, we stand at the edge of a new economic frontier, where the lines between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence (AI) are blurring. This is not just a technological inflection point; it’s a redefinition of what a company is. Welcome to the age of the Frontier Firm—a new breed of business, built for a world where digital agents don’t just support us—they collaborate and execute.
How Ai Agents Are Redrawing the Map of Modern Business

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.
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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.

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

Bridging Borders: KC Goundiam’s Vision for SME Growth

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Karima-Catherine (KC) Goundiam, founder of B2BeeMatch and Red Dot Digital, shares insights on digital transformation, global networking, and scaling SMEs. She highlights the power of private-public partnerships, overcoming digital adoption challenges, and breaking barriers as a Black woman entrepreneur. As we celebrate Black History Month, her message to aspiring entrepreneurs is clear: stay focused, leverage your strengths, and build with resilience.

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.