Retaining employees and keeping them happy during trying times—a pandemic plan
Curbside sales, ecommerce strategies, staff layoffs—it’s been a rollercoaster year for many Canadian small business owners. Events like a global pandemic can take their toll on an enterprise, from both…
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 1 – Adapt to new realities
Starting a business in pandemic times — PART 1: Adapt to a new normal Welcome to the first article of a three-part series on what it takes to start a…
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…
It’s not all doom and gloom: How certain businesses are thriving during COVID-19
Small business secrets to thriving during a pandemic The Canadian economy may have declined due to COVID-19, but some companies are staying positive. In fact, 77% of Canadian small business…
Life after CERB: What happens when benefits end?
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been a lifesaver for many cash-strapped Canadians since COVID-19 forced widespread layoffs and business closures, providing $2,000 per month to more than 8.5…
Adapting during COVID-19: Out In Schools
When a global pandemic requires us to distance from each other, it’s critical to do our best to stay connected. Especially with those who are young and in need of…
Keeping a long-term view on the market
It’s no secret that the spread of COVID-19 across the world has resulted in increased market volatility and decreased market values. Although this is obviously not ideal market behaviour, it’s…
A guide to emergency savings
None of us stopped to consider the implications of a global pandemic in our wallets because, really, who knew? But it’s times like these that hammer home the reason we…
How to automate saving
Don’t sweat it. It’s not as complicated as it sounds. You won’t have to code some sort of algorithm to control your online banking. In fact, it takes less than…
