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A Snapshot of Canadian Small Businesses, Their Challenges and Trends in 2026

Canada’s economy relies on the little guy: 98.6% of all businesses in Canada are considered ‘small’, having fewer than 100 employees, and these employ 62.3% of the entire workforce. These businesses also account for just under...
Time Management

Time Management Tips for Small Business Owners

At times, if you own a small business, it can feel like you’re racing against time, which is why time management for a small business owner is so important. Without efficient time management, you’ll struggle to...
Inventory Management

Inventory Management for Small Business: A Beginner’s Guide

Unfortunately, businesses lose about 11% of their annual revenue due to poor inventory management, leading to stockouts and overstocking. Not to mention, around 43% of small businesses still use manual or no tracking systems, which, in...
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Starting a Small Business in Alberta: Complete Guide 2026

In Alberta, Canada, there are approximately 169,337 small businesses. If you want to join these ranks, you need to know all you can about starting a business in Alberta. Fortunately, that’s where our team's insights at...
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How to Create a Marketing Budget for Your Small Business

Some might see marketing as solely a short-term business expense, but it’s actually a long-term investment. Unfortunately, many businesses reach a point where growth slows unless they have a solid marketing plan in place. In fact,...
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How to Price Your Products or Services (Small Business Guide)

You shouldn’t have a ‘set it and forget it’ mentality when pricing products or services as a small business. Many companies in Canada make this mistake. They hope that the pricing they set once will work...