Tiffany suggests ...

Your guide to meaningful small business community involvement – Canada

Engaging with the community helps create connections that can help small businesses thrive. Find out how ...

Meghan describes ...

Why micro-influencers are a fantastic fit for small business – Canada

If your small business is looking for ways to build the community’s trust, improve brand awareness or i...

Zach describes ...

Video testimonials: How to transform current customers into spokespersons – Canada

Video testimonials are an effective tool to grow your clientele. Read how promotional products for small ...

Sherry writes ...

Unpack these ideas for a share-worthy unboxing experience – Canada

Every month, 90,000 people search for unboxing videos on YouTube®.

Matt writes ...

Top 5 ideas for branded corporate gifts to make a lasting impression – Canada

As you’re brainstorming branded corporate gift ideas for clients and prospects, remember that sending g...

Elizabeth suggests ...

Tips for investing in employees to grow your business in the new year – Canada

Investing in employees is a great way to grow a business. Boost your bottom line by offering better benef...

Whitney recommends ...

The pros and cons of peer performance reviews – Canada

If you are wondering if peer performance reviews would be a good idea for your business, learn the pros a...

Carol recommends ...

The best small business giveaways to celebrate BDC Small Business Week – Canada

Make the most of Small Business Week 2022 with our updated annual list of ideas and small business giveaw...

Tiffany describes ...

Stand out from the crowd: The best holiday gift ideas for clients – Canada

If you’re looking for the best holiday gift ideas for clients, we offer ideas that’ll help you choose...

Angie writes ...

Staff recognition gifts to show gratitude this holiday season – Canada

Showing employees you care has many benefits. We share staff holiday gift ideas that will send employees ...

Amanda discusses ...

Social media engagement tips that are worth the share – Canada

It may come as no surprise that 94 percent of small businesses use social media for marketing.

Tiffany discusses ...

Skip the Discounts: 5 Alternatives to Building Customer Loyalty – Canada

Your most loyal customers are responsible for more than half of your company’s sales. Learn how to use ...

Sandy shares ...

Show you care with a strong cause marketing strategy – Canada

Doing good in the community is good for business. We share tips on creating a cause marketing strategy, f...

Casey discusses ...

Sell to their senses for an unforgettable experience – Canada

When you extend your brand to all five of the senses, you create an experience that customers won’t soo...

Cory writes ...

Recruitment tips and giveaways to target top talent – Canada

When it comes to running a small business, hiring is a good news/bad news situation. On the one hand, it ...

Chelsea digs ...

Preventing burnout in the workplace: How to keep employees healthy and productive – Canada

Accomplishing quality work and managing workload starts with an employer that prioritizes preventing burn...

Andy digs ...

Organize Your Office with a Little Spring Cleaning – Canada

Spring has sprung! That means it's time to organize your office and tidy up. Get started by checking out ...

Brian discusses ...

Marketing your small business to a big-city audience – Canada

Residents of urban areas are inundated with lots of marketing messages every day. Use these tips and smal...

Adam shares ...

Kick your new sales year into high gear – Canada

As the holidays wind down, it’s time to get creative with new year sales. Use sales swag to entice cust...

Sarah recommends ...

Incentives for survey participation – Canada

 Surveys are truly a win-win scenario for businesses and consumers. Customers offer you feedback that yo...

Sarah recommends ...

Hybrid Workforces: Continuing the blended work model – Canada

As many companies transition to a hybrid workforce, you may be wondering how to make this process easier ...

Adam describes ...

How to thrive during a recession – Canada

Knowing how to thrive during a recession is a lot like knowing how to thrive during economic booms. We sh...

Jon likes ...

How to snag customers with geofencing – Canada

Encourage nearby customers to stop in with geofencing notifications. Use marketing promo items to get sta...

Amanda writes ...

How to repurpose content to reel in more leads, get double duty and more – Canada

Whether you have a website full of valuable content or just a few pieces, repurposing your content saves ...

Emily discusses ...

How to provide excellent customer service—even when you’re short-staffed – Canada

Even when you’re short-staffed, customers will still expect good service. We offer helpful ideas on how...