Small businesses typically need a steady cash flow to succeed. But ebbs and flows in business, along with opportunities to grow, mean businesses sometimes need an infusion of cash. One way to get additional capital is by securing a small business loan. While there are many types of lenders small business owners can turn to, … Read More “How to choose the best bank for a small business loan: 6 steps” »
Learn to sell to government Photo: Contributed Kelowna-based WeBC has joined with Procurement Assistance Canada to launch a new initiative aimed at helping businesses become suppliers for the federal government. The collaboration seeks to demystify the process of selling to the Government of Canada, which is the country’s largest buyer. A significant portion of those … Read More “WeBC offering free webinar to teach business owners how to sell to government – Kelowna News” »
Photo Courtesy Safety Buzz By Chris Brown Jul 2, 2023 | 9:00AM MEDICINE HAT, AB – A local company won a major award at the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in June. Safety Buzz Campus, a leading provider of safety education and mentorship services in southern Alberta, was recognized as the Small Business of the … Read More “Safety Buzz Campus wins provincial Small Business of the Year award” »
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just intuition and experience. It demands data-driven decision-making powered by real-time insights. The ability to harness the vast amounts of data generated by modern enterprises is a game-changer, enabling organizations to make proactive, informed choices that drive growth and success. The Business … Read More “Empowering Business with Real-time Insights” »
To Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, small business owners are among the biggest hustlers in the world — who also happens to be incredibly paranoid about anything going wrong. They have good reasons to be. The margins in a gas station, convenience store, or — in the case of Singh Cassidy’s parents — a medical … Read More “This CEO wants small business owners to ditch the receipt shoebox” »
Open this photo in gallery: Currently, financing rates are steep for small and mid-sized businesses, but shopping around can help businesses find the assistance they need.Getty Images When Katerina Juskey and Victoria Mierzwa launched candle company LOHN in February, 2020, it was challenging enough to manufacture and market at the beginning of a pandemic. Now, … Read More “How growing businesses secure financing in today’s tough economy” »
Open this photo in gallery: Domenic Masellis installs new windows in a house in Toronto on June 29.Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail The past few years have been a busy time for Domenic Masellis. Masellis Aluminum, the door-and-window-installation company he runs with his brother in Markham, Ont., rode the pandemic’s home-renovation boom. Customers who were … Read More “Succession challenges loom for aging business owners” »
Let’s talk about the new buzzword of the corporate world: allyship. Though you’ve probably heard a lot about it in recent months, it’s for good reason. Allyship is all about building and improving upon your relationships with marginalized groups, and it’s becoming increasingly crucial in the modern business landscape. Harvard Business Review even noted DEI … Read More “Allyship at Work | She Owns It” »
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