Tariffs and Small Business: What’s at Stake for Canadian Entrepreneurs

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Tariffs and Small Business: What’s at Stake for Canadian Entrepreneurs

Tariffs have long been a tool used by governments to regulate trade, generate revenue, and, at times, as a form of retaliation or negotiation. Recently, proposed U.S. tariffs have sparked significant concern, particularly among Canadian small businesses, which are integral to the country’s economy. Understanding the potential impact and preparing for these challenges is critical

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Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Week: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Week: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures

This week, we celebrate Women Entrepreneurs Week—a time to recognize the incredible contributions women make to our economy and society as business owners. But it’s also an opportunity to shine a light on the systemic challenges that hold women back in entrepreneurship. The road to business ownership for women is paved with more than the

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When to Start Interviewing for a Business Coach

When to Start Interviewing for a Business Coach

A Critical Turning Point for Entrepreneurs Have you ever felt like the weight of your business is resting squarely on your shoulders, leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Perhaps you’re like the ambitious single mom who once dreamed of launching her own business, only to be laughed at for daring to ask how she would make

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Understanding the Diverse Landscape of Self-Employment in Canada

Understanding the Diverse Landscape of Self-Employment in Canada

Understanding the Diverse Landscape of Self-Employment in Canada: Key Insights from 2023 Self-employment in Canada encompasses a wide range of experiences and circumstances. According to a recent study, “Experiences of self-employed workers in Canada, 2023,” released on June 3, 2024, by Statistics Canada, the landscape of self-employment is both varied and complex. The study, utilizing

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What is an Operations Manual and How Can You Make One?

What is an Operations Manual and How Can You Make One?

An operations manual is written documentation of the systems in your business. It’s a “how-to” book for everything in your business, from answering the phones to designing products! An ops manual acts as an instruction manual, allowing for respectful and streamlined communication between you and your team. They build consistency because everyone knows exactly how

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22 Questions You Need to Answer For Your Small Business Succession Plan

22 Questions You Need to Answer For Your Small Business Succession Plan

What will happen to your business when you don’t want to run it anymore? Do you have a small business succession plan? Keep, sell or hand down. These are your options as the owner of a systematized business. Think of small business succession planning as advanced systems-building. Imagine every aspect of your business without you…forever.

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The Small Business Field Guide: A Must-Have Manual for Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Field Guide: A Must-Have Manual for Entrepreneurs

The Systems Business Coach® vision is this: A world where all business owners have the skills, tools and confidence to positively contribute to a healthy world economy creating secure meaningful employment while maintaining personal prosperity and freedom. To achieve this, I knew I had to provide a self-taught training option that’s packed with huge value! I wanted

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How to Survive the Effects of Inflation as a Small Business Owner

How to Survive the Effects of Inflation as a Small Business Owner

Have you noticed your suppliers are raising their prices? Is the cost of operating your business starting to rise? What you’re experiencing is inflation. Here’s an example of inflation I’ve seen recently. It was common even a year ago to have a housekeeper charge $25 CAD per hour, now the going rate is $40 CAD.

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