Category: Small Business

Small Business

ChatGPT, AI, Walmart robots and other news.

CHINA – 2023/02/21: In this photo illustration, a ChatGPT logo is displayed on the screen of a … [+] smartphones with the OpenAI logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 – Small businesses use ChatGPT as a personal assistant. DC News Now recently highlighted a story about a working mom of three – Alexandria Allison – who is using ChatGPT for her professional coaching business. Allison said she…
Small Business

US small business sentiment edges up in May, NFIB says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US small business confidence rebounded in May, but worries about the economy’s outlook and inflation remained, according to a survey released on Tuesday that also showed businesses still eager to hire more workers. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said its Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.4 point to 89.4 last month. It was the 17th straight month that the index stayed below the 49-year average of 98. The share of owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months slipped one point to a net negative 50%. A net negative 21% expected higher inflation-adjusted…
Small Business

A Guide on Getting Started In Property Development

Image credit: ThisIsEngineering vis Pexels.com Property development (or real estate development) is a hot topic right now. And rightly so, real estate development can be highly lucrative and rewarding. And women are proving that property development isn’t just a man’s world anymore. Real estate is a great option for women and statistics show that the number of women in the industry is steadily increasing. So what is property (or real estate) development? Simply put, property development is about adding value to real estate or real estate assets by renovating, re-leasing, and reimagining the property. This process involves many activities that…
Small Business

Prime Minister Trudeau’s message on Small Business Week

It’s the local grocery store you visit every weekend. The coffee shop you pass before work. And the corner store or depanneur that always seems to be open. Small businesses like these are at the heart of our communities. And they’re the backbone of our economy. This week, we’re celebrating the contributions they made to our country. My friends, when small businesses succeed, it means that our economy grows, jobs are created, and communities thrive. That’s why our government will continue to work with you so that you can grow and succeed. For example, we’re cutting taxes for small businesses…
Small Business

Opinion: Saskatchewan needs to end small business tax, not restore it

Breadcrumb Trail Links columnists The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants Saskatchewan’s small business tax, set to be restored July 1, to be permanently eliminated. Published June 13, 2023 • Last updated Jun 13, 2023 • 3 minute read Finance Minister Donna Harpauer holds an embargoed news conference regarding the 2023-24 Budget at the Legislative Building on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Regina. TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Post Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Article content On Canada Day, small business owners in Saskatchewan will pay higher taxes. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.…
Small Business

8 Best Practices of Social Media Management

Image by rawpixel.com Are you working on building and creating your social media channels but aren’t sure what the best practices are for social media management? Maybe you are an expert at social media but haven’t seen the results lately. In this blog, I’m going to walk you through the 8 best practices of social media management so that you can start to grow your channels, profile, and in extension your authority online. Did you know that your social media channels are a great way to showcase your expertise? By utilizing social media to highlight what you are incredibly skilled…
Small Business

US Small-Business Sentiment Remains Subdued on Sour Outlook

(Bloomberg) — US small-business sentiment in May held close to the lowest level in a decade on dimmer views about the outlook for sales, the economy and credit conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index ticked up to 89.4 from an April reading of 89 that was the weakest since January 2013, the group said Tuesday. A measure of sales expectations fell for a third month to the lowest since July. Sentiment about future business conditions also deteriorated and a gauge of expected credit conditions slid to the lowest level since the end of 2012. While many larger…
Small Business

The CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is thrilled to announce the fourth edition of Small Business Expo 2023, a one-day event for small business owners and entrepreneurs to showcase the latest innovations in technology: Empowering Small Businesses to Thrive in the Digital Era

this section is Partnership Content supplied The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail Links GlobeNewswire Author of the article: Published June 13, 2023 • 4 minute read Article content The CanadianSME Small Business Expo 2023 is a continuation of our dedication to supporting Canadian SMEs. The theme of Small Business Expo 2023 is “Leveraging Technology For Small Business Growth.” MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CanadianSME Small Business expo will welcome several experts sitting…