How equipment financing can benefit your business
There are many contributing factors to running a successful business: great leadership, team engagement and the right working tools and equipment. That last piece can sometimes be pricey or unexpected.…
How to promote your side hustle like a full-fledged business
Side hustles are here to stay. According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadian gig workers jumped by 70 percent between 2005 and 2016—that’s an increase of 1 million to 1.7 million…
From hobby, to side hustle, to success: advice from Luna Collective
Eryn Beattie, the owner of Luna Collective, is a licensed nurse by trade—but you might not guess that walking into her small, brick vintage and handmade goods shop located in…
How to turn your hobby into a side hustle
Do you have a hobby outside of your regular 9-to-5 that you’re passionate about? Or do you just need some extra cash and have a skillset you can utilize? Well, the…
Should You Rent, Own or Lease Your Business Headquarters?
Should you own or lease your commercial business space? As a small business owner, you’ve become a pro at problem-solving: from managing your cash flow to hiring the right staff to finding financing.…
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 2 – Choosing the Right Funding
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 2 – Choose the right funding Welcome to the second article in a three-part series on what it takes to start a business…
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 3 – Strategies for landing your loan
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 3 – Get your loan approved Welcome to the third article in a three-part series on what it takes to start a business…
6 ways to improve cash flow
A hard truth of being a business owner is: sometimes times are tight. And when the economy is less than stable like it is now, times can be especially tough–but…
5 financial wellness habits for small business
A small business doesn’t always have the resources to employ a full-time expert to handle finances. And when a busy owner is faced with the day-to-day difficulties of running a…