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6 ways service businesses can use technology to fuel growth
There are a number of ways that service businesses can grow. For one, they can get an injection of cash from a lender or investor. Or, they can save time, save costs, and land more bookings. With the right technology, they can do it all! Here are six ways that service businesses can use technology to…
How to acquire a business loan in Ontario
How to Acquire a Business Loan in Ontario? The Ontario province in Canada provides an excellent business environment for entrepreneurs and for small businesses to grow their company operations. According to recent surveys, Ontario is considered one of the top places in the world for companies to establish their headquarters and for investors to invest…
Business financing for retail stores in Canada
With Canada’s unique mix of cultures, history and modern innovation. It’s easy to see why the retail industry is booming. From province to province we can spot little shops in small local communities and huge malls that offer some of the best shopping experiences in North America. Running a retail store as a small business…
What is a Merchant Cash Advance
What is a Merchant Cash Advance? More than ever, small businesses are turning to alternative lending options to raise working capital. According to wagepoint.com this number rose by 60% from 2014 to 2015. A merchant cash advance is an alternative funding option that business owners can consider. Approval is largely based on the volume of…
When to get a small business loan
When to Get a Small Business Loan? Small business owners often turn to a small business loan or a line of credit when they look for borrowed capital to fuel growth or other business purpose. According to the Government of Canada, as of December 2015, there were 1.17 million employer businesses in Canada and 97.9…
How to qualify for a small business loan in Canada
With all the different business loan options available today, qualifying for a loan is a possibility for almost every business owner – but it requires a more savvy approach to evaluating your options picking the loan that best suits you and your business’ situation. Lenders evaluate both your personal credit history and your business credit…
How to Get A Small Business Loan in Canada
Are you looking to obtain capital for your existing business or start-up in Canada? If you are, you are not alone. According to the Government of Canada, by the end of 2015, 31% of businesses had applied for financing at some point that year. People look for financing for a number of different reasons that…
Getting into the holiday spirit: Tips from an Ottawa restaurateur on preparing for the busiest season of the year
The holiday season is typically the busiest time of year for Canadian small business owners, especially those in the restaurant industry. A 2017 Canadian Holiday Outlook Report from PwC Canada found that 58% of Canadian consumers plan to shop with local and independent retailers during the holidays, estimating that they will spend an average of…
Business Isn’t Personal—Nor Should It Be
For many reasons (particularly in regard to credit), business and personal don’t mix. Although many entrepreneurs capitalize their early-stage startups with personal funds—they might use their home equity, personal savings, or personal credit cards to get things off the ground
3 Unexpected Ways Business Owners are Wasting Time
Here you are, coffee in hand, ready to tackle your store’s to-do list. But before you know it, you’re dealing with an order that came in unexpectedly, recounting last night’s cash report because it doesn’t add up and covering for your cashier whose, once again, late. Sound familiar? That’s because, on average, business owners spend…
Looking Back at Your Business Goals in the Summer is a Good Idea
Why Making a Business Goal Pivot in the Summer is a Good Idea for Any Small Business Owner By Lisa Hendrickson I run workshops for entrepreneurs. I asked a classroom full of entrepreneurs last week if they remembered what their goals were from the first of the year. I hear apprehensive laughter from the room. Then I…
Actionable Tips for Restaurant Social Media Marketing
Is Your Restaurant Social Media Marketing Ready? When done correctly, the power of social media marketing can help take your restaurant business to the next level and expand your customer base. By understanding critical areas of social media marketing, a restaurant can maximize their efforts in increasing its online presence and business revenue. In addition to…
6 Cost Effective Small Business Marketing Ideas
As a small business owner, you can’t afford not to invest in some form of marketing. But considering there are nearly as many ways to promote yourself as there are people, how do you know which small business marketing methods will pay off in real ROI and which ones will waste your resources? Not every…
7 Ways Your Small Business Can Get More Customer Calls
Nowadays, it’s tempting to think that everything can be done online. After all, if you can tweet the pizza emoji at Domino’s and expect a piping hot pie to arrive within 30 minutes, how much more digital can things get?! To this I say hold on! Don’t assume that all customers adopt these channels –…
Insurance 101: Insurance Your Business Needs Now
Starting a new business isn’t easy. Many first-time business owners do not realize how much goes into starting a new venture. Branding, logo-creation, finding office space, making sure you’ve got a viable product and hiring employees are likely among the first things you’ve thought about, but what about insurance? Researching, getting a quote and buying…