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…
Opinion: Saskatchewan needs to end small business tax, not restore it
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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
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On Canada Day, small business owners in Saskatchewan will pay higher taxes.
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8 Best Practices of Social Media Management
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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…
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…
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
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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…
9 innovative ways to generate more leads for your business
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Generating leads is an essential part of any business. Without leads, you won’t be able to find potential customers, and your business could suffer.
However, traditional methods of generating leads, such as cold calling and email marketing, are already commonplace and you may desire something a bit more innovative and creative. We’ve got you!
In this blog post, we go over 9 innovative ways to generate leads for your business that can help you grow your customer base and increase your revenue.
1. Engage Your Audience on Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool…
IT experts helping small-business owners fortify online security
Expert says ’43 per cent of all cyber-attacks are directed at small businesses, with the average loss being around $25,000′
With more and more data breach stories emerging in the news, IT expert Laura Payne and business consultant Teresa Woolard are on a mission to spread the word about cyber-attacks and help local small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) learn how they can protect yourself.
“We only hear about major breaches in the news, but small breaches are happening all the time to organizations of all sizes,” said Payne, who will be teaming up with Woolard to share tips for online…
Some tips for small businesses
In Northern Michigan, one of our biggest hurdles to running a small business is finding and hiring the right employees. There are many factors that contribute to this, including the lack of affordable or workforce housing, an aging population, more kids being involved in extracurricular activities during non-school hours that conflict with businesses’ needs, too many positions being seasonal, etc.
As a SCORE mentor, I see this is one of the key points that many people miss in their business plans: How are you going to find and hire employees? As a business owner or a hiring manager/human resource professional,…
