Bad credit. For business owners all across Canada, it’s as good as a disease. If you’ve ever had an issue with borrowing money – or to be more specific, paying back the money you’ve borrowed – your credit score isn’t…
They say you can’t have a relationship without trust. And we would have to say that we fully agree. Certainly, in the business world, having trust between businesses and their customers is of paramount importance. Today’s consumers know that they…
In our last blog, we highlighted the extreme importance of providing excellent customer service. Among the many reasons why a focus on the customer experience is so important was the fact that it fosters word-of-mouth advertising. Industry experts continue to…
Hopefully, this will come as no surprise to you. Canadian shoppers have proven that they value their customer experiences over the products and services they receive from the companies they do business with. And, hopefully, it won’t surprise you to…
“Provide me with an example of how your ability to work well within a team led to a successful outcome for the business you worked for.” That first sentence is something a hiring manager may pose to a potential new…
All businesses – even ones that are part of the same industry and offer the same products and/or services - are different. As a result, each business owner faces unique challenges that require unique solutions. In all likelihood, you have…
Business success is guaranteed to no one. All businesses go through ups and downs. However, the businesses that know how to rise from their falls are the ones that last the longest. When you keep in mind that you’re only…
Canadian business owners who have taken advantage of the opportunity to get merchant cash advances are all aware of the many benefits that come with the alternative funding source. In addition to not having a repayment schedule and being able…
In order for your business to grow, you will often need to invest money in such avenues as sound marketing strategies, talented employees and store renovations. However, in many cases, inventive ideas that will intrigue the members of your target…
The problem isn’t debt, it’s interest. So says Anthony Migchels on the Real Currencies blog. He contends that what really puts people into financial peril is the fact that accruing interest rates make the act of borrowing money so much…