Most Canadian businesses that deal with consumers (B2C) investigate accepting credit cards. To most small business owners, the language of credit cards is very difficult to understand…not to mention the fees involved. To accept credit cards you will need to open a merchant account with a credit card processing service. Your bank is almost certainly […]
I get asked that question every day. Like any good business consultant, and I am a good consultant 🙂 , I answer that question with the only possible answer: It depends. The cost of a business plan bears a strong relationship to the amount of work that’s necessary to produce the business plan. Many business […]
Like many inspired and hard working individuals, you are ready to achieve the funding required to start your small business. But before you sprint to the bank, follow these simple steps to start-up financing success. 1. Prepare psychologically Run through a mock funding interview with a colleague or friend. Have them take note of your […]
Let’s face it; advertising is costly, especially for a small business with even smaller budgets. We’ve prepared three simple ways to advertising success with the help of the community and an added bonus; new connections, networks and brand ambassadors. 1. Social Media First off, determine your social media tools, of choice. By that I mean, […]
Originally published by the Globe and Mail The series: We look at decision makers among Canada’s mid-sized companies who took successful action in a competitive global digital economy. With 2016 ending on a decidedly uncertain note – the global economy is erratic, cybersecurity is top of mind and the recent U.S. election has left a […]
