4 Things All Small Business Owners Should Know in 2023

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The beginning of a new year often comes with a laundry list of goals and to-dos, which can quickly become overwhelming if you try to tackle too much, too fast. I’ve always approached resolutions by setting short and long-term goals spanning the entirety of the year — after all, we have 12 months to accomplish our goals, and there’s a reason they’re not called January Resolutions.

Now is an important time for business owners to reflect and set a course for the year ahead, but it’s easier than ever to get bogged

New details of credit card fee reductions reveal a big win for small businesses

TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Coming reductions in credit card processing fees will be a big win for small businesses, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Today, Deputy Prime Minister Christia Freeland unveiled important details from the federal government’s agreement with Visa and Mastercard to lower credit card fees at a CFIB member bookstore in Brampton, Ont. CFIB president Dan Kelly was present at the announcement along with other small business owners.

Finance minister in Brampton to announce reduced credit card fees for Canadian small businesses


The federal government says it is reducing fees paid by small businesses for credit card transactions, something it hopes will also drive down prices for consumers.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced today (May 18) that Canada has reached agreements with Visa and Mastercard to reduce credit card interchange fees for most credit card-accepting businesses starting in 2024.

Interchange fees, which are paid by retailers whenever a customer uses a credit card to make a purchase, are paid to the card-issuing bank to cover handling costs and other potential costs related to fraud or debt.

Teaching Braille in PE – PHE America

Each school year, I teach a unit called “Abilities Awareness.” Making students aware of each other’s different abilities helps us become better citizens and leads to a more positive and inclusive school climate. This awareness leads to empathy and a deeper understanding of our peers’ individual learning needs resulting in a sense of belonging, community, and value in our school community. This unit is also an opportunity to address misconceptions surrounding different disabilities. In the words of Winston Churchill, “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.”

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3 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI to Drive Growth


For businesses looking to optimize their operations and enhance customer experience (CX), artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as game-changing technology: systems that can perform complex tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as speech recognition, decision-making, and content creation.

With its capability to automate processes and personalize experiences, AI, including platforms such as ChatGPT, has become an invaluable asset for businesses of all sizes. For small businesses, AI offers three strategic advantages to enhance customer service, strengthen marketing and sales, and drive growth.

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As businesses strive to enhance CX, AI is emerging as a powerful tool for customer service. Chatbots

End ‘inefficient’ Quebec tax credits, cut small business levies: HEC report

Absent a change in policy, Quebec risks falling short of the government’s goal of matching Ontario’s standard of living by 2036, the report warns.

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Quebec should scrap its corporate tax credit programs and start cutting small-business levies