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4 ways to improve customer service today – Canada

Build strong relationships and grow your business with great customer care. We offer tips to improve cust...

Amy discusses ...

How to encourage staff to generate new ideas – Canada

Help your team improve your organization by thinking of fresh ideas, enhanced processes and more. We disc...

Jayne discusses ...

How to create loyal customers for life – Canada

Get a band of customer advocates behind your brand and watch your profits skyrocket. We offer 7 helpful i...

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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...

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4 employee appreciation gift ideas to boost morale – Canada

When employees feel connected, recognized and valued, morale can improve. We offer ideas for employee app...

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4 e-commerce tips for small businesses – Canada

Your website, return policies and interactions with customers can impact their loyalty to your brand. We ...

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5 fantastic benefits of hiring freelancers – Canada

Help your company grow and expand, even if you’re short staffed, by bringing on gig workers. We explain...

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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...

Sarah recommends ...

How to create customer surveys people want to answer – Canada

A survey can help you easily learn more about your customers’ wants and needs. We offer tips to create ...

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5 easy steps to re-engage people with your email – Canada

Just because people subscribe to your emails doesn’t mean they read them. Re-engage the people on your ...

Sam describes ...

6 tips for how to communicate important news internally – Canada

Help ensure employees feel valued and don’t miss important news when you continuously improve your inte...

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5 ways to learn and benefit from customer reviews – Canada

While positive customer reviews are almost always well-received, even negative reviews can provide benefi...

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How to build your small business: 5 smart tips – Canada

Scaling a small business is important for longevity. Although involved, it doesn’t have to be difficult...

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...

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How to improve customer relationships by focusing on details – Canada

The little details can make all the difference with your clients. We share tips on how to improve custome...

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 ...

Daryl describes ...

Four practical steps to fast customer service recovery – Canada

From unhappy customer to loyal brand follower—train your team to handle sticky situations with these pr...

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 ...

Mark writes ...

Hiring a marketing agency: Pros, cons and tips – Canada

Trying to determine whether to keep your marketing in-house or hire a marketing agency? We offer a list o...

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...

Debra describes ...

5 ways to easily build a successful referral program – Canada

Trying to boost your referral program but don’t know where to start? We offer easy ideas you can implem...

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...

Adam describes ...

Captivating contests and prizes to engage your audience – Canada

Everyone loves a good contest. Vying for an exciting prize and working to win a competition engages your ...

Robyn describes ...

4 tips for a better hybrid shopping experience – Canada

People are looking for hybrid shopping options to stay long after the pandemic is over. We share tips for...

Callie writes ...

4 tips for better customer service – Canada

Great customer care leads to a more successful business. Even on a budget, our tips for better customer s...

Sam writes ...

4 ways to make the most of accepting contactless payment – Canada

Thinking of accepting contactless payment? We offer 4 simple tips to make it an easy transition for you a...

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...

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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...

Karla writes ...

5 affordable employee appreciation gift ideas – Canada

Show employees you recognize their hard work. We share five affordable employee appreciation gift ideas t...

Barb suggests ...

5 ideas for delivering excellent customer service – Canada

Brainstorming ways to ensure you’re delivering excellent customer service in the new year? We offer use...

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 ...

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...

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5 virtual office holiday ideas for building strong bonds – Canada

Is your team preparing for their first-ever virtual holiday party? Try alternative office holiday ideas, ...

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6 tips on how to start a small business blog – Canada

Companies with blogs get 126% more leads. We share tips on how to start a small business blog, including ...

Liz describes ...

5 ways to connect with customers – Canada

There are many different ways to connect with customers and show them how much they’re appreciated. We ...

Maria writes ...

Customer retention tips that bring people back for more – Canada

Turning first-time customers into repeat customers is a critical business builder.

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...

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Creative employee recognition ideas for a digital world – Canada

As the world becomes increasingly digital, so must the way we express gratitude to our team. Creative emp...

Mark describes ...

How to keep it Zen: Tips and wellness giveaways – Canada

Owning a business and hard work go hand-in-hand. These self-care tips and wellness giveaway ideas can hel...

Angie shares ...

Bleisure travel: Mix business with pleasure – Canada

Encourage staff to fit some personal time into their business trips with these bleisure travel tips.

Amanda writes ...

Fun holidays to celebrate throughout the year – Canada

Celebrate little-known fun holidays to capture customers’ attention and boost employee morale. Small bu...

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How to snag customers with geofencing – Canada

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

Ryan describes ...

5 types of videos perfect for your small business – Canada

Video is a powerful tool to connect with and sell to customers.

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...

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...

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Dive into the digital age and go paperless! – Canada

Did you know the Ontario Government’s Treasury Board Secretariat projects it will save $26,200 a year j...

Sherry writes ...

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

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

Angie shares ...

Collect your money—offer mobile pay to customers and clients! – Canada

Times have changed—and so has technology. According to one survey, 50% of people carry cash less than h...

Gina writes ...

5 fun ways to improve and personalize customer service – Canada

Studies have shown 86 percent of buyers will pay more for a great customer experience.

Cheryl discusses ...

Co-marketing: The smart strategy to expand your reach! – Canada

Co-marketing can help with both. It involves building strategic partnerships with businesses that are rel...