Walmart Starts E-Commerce Site to Target Small Businesses, Taking On Amazon

(Bloomberg) — Walmart Inc., which became the world’s largest retailer by serving everyday shoppers, is now targeting a larger share of business customers with a website aimed at small and midsize companies. The initiative, called Walmart Business, is designed to offer a one-stop shop for office supplies, furniture, food and electronics, Ashley Hubka, the senior ... Read More

Series of Pointe-Saint-Charles break-ins has small business owners worried

A series of smash-and-grab robberies has enraged small business owners in Montreal’s Pointe-Sainte-Charles neighborhood. The break-ins reached a peak in recent weeks on a stretch of Wellington Street in the Sud-Ouest borough, where the windows of at least five shops and restaurants have been broken so far this year. On Wednesday morning, Jermaine Wallace, the ... Read More

Tory broadcasts new grant to assist small companies via transit development

A brand new program will present grants of as much as $50,000 to Enterprise Enchancment Areas (BIAs) and different neighborhood organizations to “deal with the unintended results that transit development can have on native companies,” Mayor John Tory introduced on Thursday. The Transit Enlargement Building Mitigation Grant Program, launched by the Metropolis of Toronto in ... Read More

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

Toronto, May 18, 2023 – 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 Chrystia Freeland unveiled important details from the federal government’s agreement with Visa and Mastercard to lower credit card fees at a CFIB member ... Read More

Ottawa unveils lower credit-card fees for small businesses, but some industries say measures fall short

Open this photo in gallery: People walking past local stores on Yonge street in Toronto. Under new rules announced by the federal government, businesses that receive less than $300,000 in annual revenue through Visa credit cards and less than $175,000 in annual revenue from Mastercard customers will qualify for credit card fee reductions.Ammar Bowaihl/The Globe ... Read More

Are governments doing enough to eliminate obstacles for women entrepreneurs?

Lack of role models. Unequal access to financing. Stereotypes about women in business. Thanksgiving challenge. Long wait times for health services. These were always obstacles for women who run their own businesses, long before COVID-19, especially women with small businesses and the self-employed. But the pandemic exacerbated them. A recent survey of 147 women entrepreneurs ... Read More

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 ... Read More

5 Strategies for Small Businesses to Become Stronger Than Ever

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As 2023 races ahead, many small business owners are looking for solutions to help keep their businesses afloat and compete in an ever-changing business landscape. The challenge can be complex but not impossible. With the right strategies, small business owners can successfully navigate these uncertain times and ... Read More