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Remote Team Management

Remote Team Management for Small Business

According to Made in CA, approximately 22% of Canadians are remote workers, a significant increase from 4% in 2016. Part of the reason remote work has become more popular is because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  More...
Make Better Deals

How to Negotiate Better Payment Terms with Suppliers

According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, around 34% of businesses in the country fail within the first five years of operation. This is in part because of bad choices, like poor supplier relationships, and...
Small Business Grants

Small Business Grants in Canada 2026

On the surface, some grants and loans may seem like the same funding solution, but they are not. Usually, a grant is a non-repayable funding solution for a specific outcome or project that the government or...
Seasonal Business

Seasonal Business Challenges and Solutions

Seasonal business cash flow can be tricky, with about 70% of businesses struggling with inventory management during seasonal transitions. Although specific figures aren’t available on how many Canadian businesses operate seasonally, the number is likely significant,...
Guide

GST/HST Guide for Small Business Owners

Few can deny that understanding the differences between GST and HST for a small business in Canada can be difficult. This is because both are sales taxes, but they are applied differently in different provinces. The...
Slow Paying Clients

Dealing with Slow-Paying Clients in Canada

According to recent data, about 80% of Canadian small businesses experience cash flow problems at some point in their lifecycle. In many cases, late payments can cause more than just inconvenience. Unfortunately, when money stops moving,...