Small Business Loans – Your Path to Growth and Success

 As a business owner, you are оn a quest for extraordinary potential - but this won't come tо fruition without proper financing. Financial assistance may be necessary for businesses looking tо expand, cover cash flow gaps, оr handle unexpected expenses; however, qualification requirements vary by lender and financing option. If

How to Transition to a Remote Business Model: A Comprehensive Guide

 In the fast-changing world of business today, working remotely isn't just a passing fad—it's a big deal. According to statistics, the most popular way of working nowadays is a mix of remote and in-person work, favored by 41% of workers. Next up is fully remote work (32%), with traditional on-site

Advantages and Disadvantages of Holding Companies

 An effective holding company structure offers numerous advantages in terms of legal protection, taxation and financial management as well as diversification and centralizing control. One of the primary advantages is tax-free transfer of retained earnings between your operating company and holding company, providing tax savings while also providing opportunities to

The Benefits of Customer Feedback for New Businesses in Ottawa 

 Ottawa is a major hub of Canadian business. This brings with it a host of benefits for those working both locally, nationally and internationally. Yet for new business owners, this can be a curse as well as a blessing. Competition is strong across most sectors and it may seem that

How to Improve Small Business Creditworthiness

 Whether your small business is interested in securing loans, developing better business relationships, or improving its reputation, enhancing its creditworthiness can help. But what is creditworthiness and can you improve it? Read this guide for more information on: Creditworthiness definition Advantages of good creditworthiness How to improve creditworthiness Creditworthiness Definition

How does a shared business affect family relationships?

 Teaming up with re­latives for a business task offers a mix of pros and cons. The­ idea of joining forces sounds promising. Yet, me­rging professional and personal worlds can bring unexpe­cted hurdles. I will share my knowle­dge and insights about how a joint venture impacts family bonds in this write­-up.

How Does Government Support in Ottawa Make it a Winning Region for Start-ups?

 Ottawa's tech scene is one of the most aspirational in the world, and the city previously ranked as the number-one city in North America for tech talent concentration. This makes it beneficial for businesses in the region, as they have access to the best people for key roles. Numerous other factors make

How to Navigate Small Business Emergencies

 Small business emergencies can come in different forms and have a significant impact on your operations, finances, and reputation. By being aware of these potential crises, you can proactively prepare and implement strategies to mitigate their effects.  Emergency Funding in a Global Pandemic  The global COVID-19 pandemic had a profound

Marketing Tips: 3 To Help Grow Your Business

 Trying to grow your business often takes a lot of time and work. You’ll need to use various strategies, and properly marketing your company is one of the more notable. This can be a tricky proposition, however. It’s a craft in itself and takes a lot of time to get

Canada’s Casino Goldmine: International Business Opportunities in Online Gaming

 Welcome to the online gaming world, where Canada has emerged as a goldmine of international business opportunities. In this article, we'll explore the thriving online gaming industry in Canada, highlighting the lucrative prospects it offers to entrepreneurs and investors worldwide. The Canadian Gaming Boom: A Lucrative Playground Canada has witnessed

Newest Industries in Canada: The Golden Ticket in Online Business in the Modern Economy.

 Canada has emerged as a digital frontier, showcasing an impressive surge in online business revenue. With an increasingly tech-savvy population and a robust technological infrastructure, the nation has become a fertile ground for entrepreneurial ventures in the digital space. Among the growing industries, iGaming stands out as a powerhouse sector,

Increase the ROI of your business meetings with these nine tips

 No businesses can thrive without holding meetings. Meetings of any form, be those conferences or one-one interactions, are vital to keeping the employees and executives on the same page. A meeting's purpose can vary from sharing work-related progress, exchanging new ideas, crucial business decision-making, negotiating with new clients, etc. However,

So when do you really bill a client

 It might seem like a trivial thing to ask right, but when do you bill a client? It's awkward when you have finished a project or task, and then they approve but don’t actually say, “so how much do I owe you?” You don’t want to be rude about it

SheBoot empowers female entrepreneurs and business owners

 SheBoot is a bootcamp whose goal is to empower and boost the morale of women from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures, while inspiring them to be proud and confident in themselves and their work. A key benefit of the program is that it connects them with some of

Four tips for building a global growth strategy

 For most growth-minded business owners, succeeding in their local market is only the beginning. The ultimate goal is to take your business and expand it globally. Going global might be ambitious but it does have benefits. You can extend the sales life of your products, reduce your dependence on one

Importance of a follow-up call in customer service

 While commencing a new business venture, your primary focus marks at fetching the maximum audience towards your product or brand. But that's not all you need! The fact aligns with fetching potential clients associating with your new business. And this can be fulfilled by the timely followup routine. Follow up

15 ways you can save your business today

 When it comes to business, you will always want to make sure that your company is doing well. However, that won’t always be the case. Of course, you’ll give it your all and go at it with the best intentions, but you can’t always control everything. There will always be

Services you need when starting a new company

 There was a time when most people had the ultimate goal of working at a big-time firm. Today, we want to be that big-time firm. It wasn’t difficult for people to realize that jobs don’t pay enough even if they pay well. A job can solve your financial issues, but

Loans Versus Grants: Which Is Best For Your Business?

 When most people consider business funding, they automatically think about loans. Well, in all fairness, a lot of business owners reach a situation where they take out a loan because they are typically the fastest and easiest way to get financing. However, before you write out that pre-approval application, look

UAE — A stage for business on an international scale in 2020

 Canada is ramping up to take part in Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest World Expo in history and the first-ever in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.  For those unfamiliar with World Expos, they are grand exhibitions of the greatest cultural, scientific, social, and technological achievements of countries

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Casual Dining

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we’ll share our picks with you -  our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Wiisag Corporation: A local cannabis company with a global mission

 Indigenous peoples throughout North America have long harvested, traded and smoked a wide variety of plants for recreational, medicinal and ceremonial purposes. Many Indigenous communities see the legalization of the cannabis industry in Canada as a chance for future prosperity. Wiisag Corporation, a Canadian Indigenous integrated cannabis company, is helping

How to Start a Business With (Almost) No Money

 It is not a secret that starting a business requires having some capital. There is no strict common plan how to prove the business but there is a list of needed things every starter should take into the consideration.If you are a student, why not find out more essays about a

Looking for a job? Think skills, not credentials

 Over the last several years, the job market in Canada has started to evolve dramatically and leaders in business have begun to think about how to change the way they hire new employees. One key difference is how businesses will assess candidates — based on skills, not credentials. That’s why

6 things to know about the future of work

 We all know the job market in Canada is changing. While some of us are nervously anticipating the future, many businesses are spending a lot of time thinking about what changes it will bring. One of those businesses is RBC, which recently published “Humans Wanted - How Canadian Youth Can