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CEBA Business Loan Repayment Updates

Many Canadian businesses needed a little help during the pandemic, and nearly $50 billion of assistance was provided across the country via the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program. Businesses that benefitted from funding via this...

The Ultimate Guide to Business Funding Options

Canada’s 1.3 million businesses are supported by a $173 billion business financing market, which offers a wide range of financing solutions to meet any and every need. To help you understand your various options, here’s a...

Why is it so hard to get a loan from the bank?

The world of entrepreneurs is exciting – and challenging. If starting and running a successful small business were an easy, uncomplicated venture, there would be more small business shops than cars on the road. The small...

How does your online presence help or hurt your chances of obtaining a small business loan?

Your social media accounts are more than just ways for you stay in touch with high school friends or share your weird, wacky, or outrageous adventures. These accounts influence the decisions that potential lenders are making...

10 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Whether you look to the characteristics of tech startups, best-selling authors, or the latest designers, these entrepreneurs seem to share personality, work approach, and character traits that help make them successful. These 10 traits are a...

10 Business Lessons from The Wolf of Wall Street

You may know The Wolf of Wall Street by the risqué stories from the book or because of the leading man, Leonardo DiCaprio, in the movie, but have you given much consideration to the real business lessons found...