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Gah-Yee Won on How TurboTax is Empowering Small Business Owners with AI
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How AI Robotics and Autonomous Factories Are Shaping Canada’s Manufacturing Future in 2025
In 2025, Canada's manufacturing industry is seeing a technological comeback. In addition to upgrading processes, the rapid development and application
The Three Biggest Mistakes SMEs Make When Adopting AI
In the recent Harvard Business Review article “AI-Generated ‘Workslop’ Is Destroying Productivity,” the authors define AI-slop as the growing volume
Keeping it local: Insights from Moneris on domestic tourism
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Sean McCormick, a leading expert in consumer spending data at Moneris,
How Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Analytics Are Building The Canadian SME Manufacturing Playbook for 2025
As this year comes to an end, it seems more evident that Canadian SMBs are using SaaS, ERP software, and
How Retail Tech and Trends Are Powering Canada’s Digital Storefront Revolution in 2025
2025 is witnessing a digital revolution in Canadian retail, driven by rapid technology adoption and advancements in manufacturing. Data-driven personalization,
Tax and Estate Planning for Business Owners
Business owners sometimes say, “My business is not complex or big enough to warrant a tax and estate plan.” But
Safeguarding Trust: Building Privacy Confidence in SMBs
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Marilyn Sing, Certified Information Privacy Professional and Founder of IPP Consulting,
How Government Initiatives Are Driving Manufacturing Transformation in Canada
As 2025 comes to a close, the industrial sector in Canada is poised at the forefront of a significant transition
AI, Automation & Clarity: Sage Intacct’s New Wave
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The Framing Effect
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How to Secure Funding and Grants for Your Small Business in Canada
Access to finance is essential for starting, expanding, and maintaining a business for many Canadian entrepreneurs and well-established companies. Canada
Small Business Environment in Canada as the Backbone of a Transforming Economy
With over 10 million employees and 98% of all firms being small and medium-sized, SMEs are the foundation of the
How to Navigate Provincial and Federal Business Regulations in Canada
Canadian businesses collectively face $51.5 billion in regulatory compliance costs annually, with nearly 35% (~$18 billion) attributed to avoidable red
How AI-Driven Innovation and Green Cloud Are Leading Canadian SMEs in 2025
Small businesses in Canada are starting a new phase of expansion driven by technology. By 2025, operations, resilience, and sustainability
How to Protect Your Business from Cybersecurity Threats
For Canadian firms, the digital economy has brought up enormous promise as well as substantial risk. Cyberattacks are a regular
Empowering Entrepreneurs: Gauvreau’s Growth Journey
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Desjardins has always emphasized community and local economic growth—what does receiving this title mean to your organization? It certainly means
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Building Purposeful Leadership Through Radical Collaboration
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How to Implement Sustainable Practices
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Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs: Government and Private Sector Support in Canada
In 2025, Indigenous entrepreneurs continue to play a pivotal role in Canada's economy, fostering innovation, generating employment, and strengthening community
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
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True Means of Inclusive Solutions for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs by Innovate Inclusion
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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
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National Indigenous History Month
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Championing Change: Organizations Supporting Indigenous-owned Businesses
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Meet the First Nations team behind Futurpreneur’s Startup Program
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Black Entrepreneurship
Bridging Borders: KC Goundiam’s Vision for SME Growth
Bridging Excellence: Hazel Lord’s Vision
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Hazel Lord, Founder of Pearl Operational Design and 2023 Black Entrepreneur
Resilience in Action: Edward Anassah’s Vision
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Edward Anassah, founder of Humble Beginning Stories (HBS) and recipient of
Breaking Barriers: The Jobfather’s Tech Revolution
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jermaine L. Murray, widely known as The Jobfather, shares his journey
FACE: Forging Economic Equality
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Tiffany Callender, Co-Founder and CEO of FACE, shares her mission to
Bridging the CFO Gap
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Carleen Dehaney, Founder of FXO Consulting and a WXN Top 100
Revolutionizing Career Transitions: Prosfata’s Vision
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Norman Musengimana, Founder and CEO of Prosfata Inc., shares his insights
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: The Power of Inclusive Entrepreneurship
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nadine Spencer, CEO of BrandEQ Agency and BLCKS Enterprise, shares her
African Roots, Canadian Success
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Ali Soumah, a distinguished African-Canadian entrepreneur, shares his journey of breaking
Transforming Healthcare WHILE Empowering Communities
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Henry Lukenge shares his remarkable journey from Uganda to the UK
LGBTQ+ Businesses
49 Dzine: A Journey of Passion, Inclusivity, and Representation
Inclusive Finance: Expert Guidance for Empowering Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
In Canada, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs continue to face obstacles in obtaining funding, controlling risk, and growing their businesses. New
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program: New Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Business Owners in Canada
Over 100,000 enterprises are run by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada, who employ over 435,000 people and play a significant role
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
Empowering Canadian Small & Medium Enterprises.
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