When the Canadian dollar reached parity with the American greenback earlier this month, it sparked widespread concern that Canada's exports would face a tougher time selling to foreign markets. With the stronger dollar came the impression that the increased cost…
With all of the talk in the mainstream media lately about the reluctance of Canada's big banks to lend money to small businesses in the country, it's only a matter of time before they are no longer considered the primary…
Just last week, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog visited the topic of city retailers fighting to stay open during the holidays, in an effort to cash in on potentially large sales days. And just yesterday, Urban Affairs Bureau Chief, David…
Earlier this week, the Financial Post had a lot to say about the current state of banks and their lending policies to small business owners in Canada. And it's bad. Business owners are finding it increasingly difficult to secure money…
In his Financial Post article “Stifled Growth” from earlier this week, John Greenwood describes how banks are showing less and less faith in Canadian businesses and are therefore making their lending policies increasingly tight. Greenwood writes that “a study by…
We would like to touch further on our “Banks Not Servicing Small Businesses” blog from last week. As we mentioned, upon first hearing about Synergy Merchant Services' cash advance program, many Canadian business owners reply that they can simply “go…
With April in full swing, many people are already basking in the sunshine and thinking about the summer ahead. For some, it feels as if the fresh spring air is symbolic of a fresh start. So, of course, one of…
Yesterday, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog visited the concept of keeping your phone manner as pleasant as possible for the benefit of your business. A courteous and professional approach to answering your business line is a surefire way to make…
Today is Thursday, April 15th, 2010. So what impression would you get of a business if you called one today and received the following voice greeting?: “Hello. I will be out of the office until March 31st , so please…
Earlier this month, many people celebrated the Easter weekend by spending time with their families and friends. Some enjoyed big meals and large gatherings while others took time off to relax. And whether it was time to celebrate the occasion…