Small Business

Tory broadcasts new grant to assist small companies via transit development

July 11, 2024

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 partnership with FedDev Ontario and Metrolinx, will likely be made obtainable to BIAs, non-profit organizations and “charities demonstrating a powerful native enterprise involvement.”

“Organizations are eligible for grants of as much as $50,000 for numerous initiatives, reminiscent of enterprise engagement, space advertising and marketing and

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

May 19, 2023
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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 and Mail

The federal government announced the details of a long-promised reduction in the credit-card transaction fees that small businesses pay, but only the tiniest businesses will likely see any benefit.

The Liberals have promised since the 2019 election to force credit-card companies and

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Register Today for the 2023 WSKW Conference – PHE America

April 29, 2023

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The Fall 2023 Annual Conference for the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness (WSKW) will be on Thursday, October 5th – Friday, October 6th in Oakland, CA.

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay — register TODAY!

Conference Registration:

  • Faculty: $150
  • Students: $50

Select HERE for payment information and Paypal access

The 2023 program will include presentations from across the breadth of kinesiology and will provide opportunities to engage and learn with colleagues. The conference will incorporate poster presentations, oral presentations, round table discussions, and panel presentations.

Conference Notes:

  • This year’s conference theme is: The Future Is You
  • The conference
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Are governments doing enough to eliminate obstacles for women entrepreneurs?

April 28, 2023

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 in Ontario by the non-profit PARO Center for Women’s Enterprise shows that the pandemic added to the burden on women entrepreneurs, slowing their business growth and taking a toll on their mental health.

Besides coping with pandemic-related restrictions, staffing shortages, supply chain issues and inflationary

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6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use ChatGPT to Save Time

April 24, 2023

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Small businesses have always had the challenge of competing with large corporations that have practically unlimited resources. Fortunately, new technologies are emerging that are leveling the playing field. Entrepreneurs can now leverage tools like artificial intelligence to amplify their businesses’ capabilities and productivity without adding significant amounts of capital or overhead. Released by OpenAI in 2022, ChatGPT is one of the most cutting-edge and accessible AI on the market. Here are six ways entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT to save time — and money.

Related: I Use These 5 ChatGPT Hacks to Cut

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Tips and Tools for Success – PHE America

April 1, 2023

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Education continues to evolve offering students an assortment of opportunities to earn college credit while still attending high school. In the state of Idaho, the Fast Forward Program provides students attending public schools access to $4,125.00 to help pay for dual/concurrent enrollment credits, Advanced Placement College Board, and Professional Technical Education exams and overload course fees. Dual/concurrent enrollment is a collaborative partnership between higher education and high schools to provide college courses for high school students. The high school instructors are pre-approved by the college/university academic departments to deliver college-level courses.

A fundamental component of this partnership is that the

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