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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…
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…
Navigating Business Travel: Smart Solutions for SMEs
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…
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…
Business Woman of the Month: Joanna Griffiths
Revolutionizing Intimates with Innovation and Inclusivity Joanna Griffiths, the visionary Founder and President of Knix, has transformed the intimate clothing business with her innovative…
Navigating today’s economy as a small business: A conversation with RBC’s leading economists
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…
Ryan Plemmons on Strengthening Connections Through SME Meetings and Events
CanadianSME Small Business Magazine recently sat down with Ryan Plemmons, Vice President of Global Sales Strategy at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to discuss the evolving landscape of business…
The Future of Work: How Generative AI is Reshaping the Business Landscape
The dawn breaks differently now. In offices and workshops, in corner cafés and corporate headquarters, a silent revolution unfolds with each passing day. Generative AI—once the stuff of science…
Transforming Business with Zoho
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Chandrashekar (LSP), the Managing Director of Zoho Canada, shares his insights into the digital transformation challenges…
Business Woman of the Month: Sarah Nagawa Sekalala
Championing African Culinary Roots in the Canadian Food Scene: Sarah Nagawa Sekalala’s Quest as Founder & CEO of Siika Foods Sarah Nagawa Sekalala is the visionary founder and CEO of…
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Accessing Government Funding for Your Company’s Profitability
The Government of Canada allocates billions of dollars in grant funding every year, which can support up to 75% of any small businesses’ planned project costs. The main objective is to facilitate growth and prosperity in the economy by encouraging investments and
A Passion for Community Drives Home Hardware Dealer-Owners to Success
Since opening its doors in 1937, Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre has been a foundational business in the community of Campbell River, BC. Eighty-four years later, the business remains family-owned and is led by a team of three dynamic women.
Johanne Leduc – A Resilient Business Owner to Watch
The Cookstown Foodland isn’t anything new in Canada, but the owner is. With years of experience as an Orangeville grocery store owner, Johanne Leduc, the current store owner is quite comfortable in her new role at 24-hour Foodland, which she purchased in
Why I.T. is More Important than Ever for Small Businesses
Have you ever wondered why technology is so important to small businesses? The answer is very simple. Technology saves labor and time and enhances business security. Because most business operations today rely on the latest technology, therefore,
Your Business Has Been Hacked. Now What?
A cyber attack on your business isn’t so much a question of “if” but “when” these days. Given the shift to virtual work, rapid digitization and an uneasy economic climate, small businesses have become a prime target for hackers. Here’s how to steer your business through a breach.
A special IWD message from Sarah Steele
As we rebound from the challenges of the past two years, 2022 is poised to be an exciting time for Canadian small businesses. In fact, Visa’s latest Back to Business…
A special IWD message from Lisa Lansdowne-Higgins
“This International Women’s Day, I am continually inspired by the contributions and achievements of the women around me – and by their limitless strength, perseverance, and resilience,…
A special IWD message from Mary Peterson
“As a woman in the technology sector, I know the importance of setting our future women entrepreneurs up for success. While I have seen great strides over the years, I recognize the…
A special IWD message from Stephanie Dexter
This International Women’s Day is a great time to recognize the value that women entrepreneurs present to Canadian cultural and economy. The determination, resolve, and boldness of women…
A special IWD message from Mandy Rennehan
“One woman in the trades is an Army, simple. There were very courageous and audacious women before me, who, if I use a house as an analogy… bust through the front door, creating a path…
A special IWD message from Shantelle Bisson
As a female entrepreneur, I love watching other women step into what is traditionally known as male-dominated industries. I never thought I would own a marina, yet here I am. My Without Losing…
CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
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June 18, 2025
In recent years, the business landscape in Canada has developed rapidly. That’s why…
In the context of a pandemic that continues to take its toll on all aspects of life, social…
Oat Canada, is a fast-growing food and beverage startup headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.…
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Naveen Senthamilselvan – Easing Millennials’ Financial Anxieties Through Building Financial Resilience
Senior Manager, Wealth Management, Meridian CanadianSME sat down with Naveen Senthamilselvan, Senior Manager, Wealth Management, Meridian,…
Why Attend the Small Business Expo 2022?
These are extraordinary times, and Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are completely bearing the brunt. There exist eager…
Catherine Dahl – A Resilient Woman Entrepreneur to Follow
Catherine Dahl, a powerhouse of talent and an industry-leading women entrepreneur in Canada, is the Co-founder and CEO of Beanworks. It is an…
Top 5 Canadian Start-Ups to Watch Out For in 2022
Canada’s economy is mostly supported by the small businesses in the country. However, the country is still overlooked in terms of start-ups,…
Alexio Helping Small Businesses Dodge Cyberattacks
Did you know that small business could be more prone to cyberattacks? This is because small business owners do not pay much attention to…
Business owners: Are you purchasing equipment that Ayming can finance for you?
Every year, companies invest thousands of dollars in purchasing new or used equipment for their businesses. Many will choose to finance this…
Francine Bahati – Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur to Follow
Black-owned businesses are slowly on the rise in Canada. And Francine Bahati is one woman entrepreneur in Canada who is creating the most…
Oyéta Kokoroko – An Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur to Follow
If you are a lover of clean cosmetic products, OKOKO Cosmétiques could be your go-to brand in Canada. Launched and formulated by Oyéta…
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Women Entrepreneurship
Micro-Planning, Macro Success
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Francesca shares her…
Emily Lyons: Championing Women in Entrepreneurship and Redefining Event Excellence
Emily Lyons, the Femme Fatale Media Group founder and one of Canada’s Top 20 Business…
Trailblazers of Progress: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in Canada
As March 2025 marks Women’s History Month in Canada, we at the CanadianSME Business…
Breaking Barriers: 10 Canadian Women Entrepreneurs Reshaping Industries in 2025
Changing the Landscape of Women’s Entrepreneurship There’s a steady rise in the number of…
Ethical Swag: Tara Milburn’s Mission to Redefine Corporate Responsibility
In an insightful conversation with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Tara Milburn,…
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…
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Technology
CorGTA’s Vision for Recruitment Innovation
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nickolas Scrymgeour,…
Countable’s Edge: Tech, Talent, and the Power to Scale
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Atin Gupta, the…
Labelling The Sticky Power of Labels
If you tell someone they’re “innovative,” they’ll start seeing…
DiscoveryX: Shaping Tomorrow
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Alicia Pereira, Vice…
Scaling Smart: Jesse Galati on Building Businesses That Win
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jesse Galati, the…
Kre8tive Agency: Transforming Ideas into Reality via the Integration of Art, Design, and Technology
If you think digital marketing is just about having a better technical grip, then think…
