Practical advice for Canadian small business owners on managing operations, clients, employees, and growth without losing your mind (or your margins)
A new survey of Canadian consumers finds the legal risks confronting small business owners are on the rise, potentially threatening self-employed professionals' and business owners’ financial well-being. Here’s how you can protect your business.
Seeking a mentor to guide your journey can profoundly impact your professional growth and success. Here’s how to find a mentor to help your business grow.
Challenges remain for small businesses to grow their profit margins due to inflation and higher-than-average interest rates. Here are five things you can do to grow profitability in a tight economic environment.
Spring approaches, and with it comes flood season. While knowing what to do if your business property floods is important, it’s equally important to be prepared to prevent flood and water damage. Our 10 flood prevention tips can help.
A business continuity plan can help your company endure and survive an unexpected crisis or event that can force your business to close. Get an overview of why you need one and how to create a plan that works for your organization.
The professional cleaning industry is highly competitive. That means you’ll need to get creative in promoting your business to attract new customers. See our tips for upping your cleaning business marketing know-how.
For some professionals or business owners, buying business insurance is a legal or regulatory requirement. For others, it is not. Either way, it’s wise to do so. Here are 10 real-life reasons why you should.
The Canadian central bank’s first interest rate decision and announcement of 2024 is hotly anticipated. Will the Bank of Canada announce an interest rate hike, cut, or will it hold its rate steady? Here’s how each possibility may affect small businesses.
A new year is upon us! See the 10 small business trends for 2024 that are poised to dominate the business landscape and can help your company adapt, increase sales, and grow.
Hugo Latreille, owner of Ottawa-based Malartic Design + Builds, is crowned the $10,000 Zensurance Small Business Grant 2023 winner. Read our Q&A interview with Latreille to learn more about his company and his advice for other Canadian small business owners and entrepreneurs.