9 Ways To Grow Your Small Business Through Social Media Marketing

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Small businesses have increasingly relied on social media marketing to reach customers, create brand awareness and drive sales over the past decade. Whether you’re just starting or have been in business for years, social media marketing can help your small business reach its full potential. You don’t need to invest thousands of dollars in marketing to grow your customer base and succeed with social media marketing — you need to use it strategically and effectively. To help you grow your small business through social media marketing, we’ve put together this list of

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.

Transform Your Small Business Finances With These Easy Tips

Small business management can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy profit line. One of the most critical aspects of small business management is managing finances, and if you’ve been sweeping that task under the rug, consider this your wake-up call.

Taking the time to develop solid financial management practices can significantly benefit your business in the long run. Not only can it help you keep track of your cash flow and expenses, but it can also help you make profitable decisions for your business.

CEBA: Ottawa small business owners say revenues are worse than pre-pandemic

The pandemic pain may be over for many, but small business owners saddled with debt are still hurting.

Revenue is lower than pre-pandemic. And now, government relief loans issued during lockdown are coming due.

There is no post-pandemic normal for small business owner Lucas Nault.

“The pandemic has destroyed my business and my life,” he said.

Part of one of the hardest-hit industries, his Lucas Nault Hair Studio on Somerset Street was often locked down during the pandemic.

He turned to CEBA early, with a $60,000 Canadian Emergency Account Loan helping him survive, at least temporarily.

“We’re at a point

A small business owner with all of her money in SVB says the company was ‘jerked around’ by the ‘failures of the American banking system’

Kim (left), Vanessa (right) Pham hold Omsom food starter packs at Essex Market

Kim (left) and Vanessa Pham with their Omsom food starter packs at Essex Market.Crystal Cox/Insider

  • Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse had startup founders and venture capitalists in a panic last weekend.

  • The founders of Asian food startup, Omsom, posted about the company’s experience on social media.

  • Vanessa Pham said the bank’s collapse threatened small businesses, in addition to rich VC firms.

Vanessa Pham was showing off her lemongrass BBQ sauce and yuzu miso glaze at the annual conference Expo West last Thursday when she first heard about Silicon Valley Bank’s struggles.

Fellow founders were sharing articles and getting told by

A large number of small businesses remain pessimistic and in a precarious financial position in February

Toronto, February 23, 2023 — Small business confidence remained steady in February, with a half point increase to 51.7 on the long-term optimism index, but still at its historical lowest outside of recessions, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®.

“While confidence levels have improved slightly, they’re still below pre-pandemic levels. In fact, even during the pandemic, we’ve seen better times,” said CFIB Chief Economist and Vice-President of Research Simon Gaudreault. “The confidence levels didn’t get worse this month but didn’t improve significantly either, suggesting a slow recovery and uncertainty around the economy. Many businesses

15 Best Small Business Ideas for 2023

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There are so many great small business ideas out there that it can be tough to choose which one to pursue. And if you’re currently employed full-time, it can be even tougher to find the time to start a business on the side.

But it is possible. I know firsthand because I’ve done it myself. In fact, some of the best businesses are started by people who are already working full time.

If you’re feeling motivated to start a business in 2023 but don’t know where to start, here are 15 great business ideas you can pursue.

1. Start a

Controlling Your Sweet Tooth With Sweet & Simple Ontario Apple Snacks – Osinga Nutrition

A snack is always complete with a crunchy and sweet apple treat! Today I’m showing three simple apple recipes that will help control your sweet tooth!

This post was developed in partnership with Ontario Apple Growers and Produce Made Simple. Ontario apples can be enjoyed all year round and are really the perfect snack – no prep work required! However, these three snacks that I have here don’t take any time at all to make. Which one would you try?

Yogurt Apple Donuts

  • 1 Apple (I used honey crisp)
  • 1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Almond Butter
  • Seeds &