The struggling economy has hit Canadians hard. It has been especially difficult, of course, for those who have been let go from their places of employment over the past several months. Not surprisingly, today Statistics Canada reported that unemployment rates…

For the past three years, Synergy Merchant Services Inc. has worked diligently to become "Canada’s Merchant Funding Company". Today, Synergy proudly boasts nearly 27,000 client relationships as their energetic and hard-working staff make it a daily mission to introduce themselves…

As reported last week, tour operator Conquest Vacations went out of business forcing many would-be travelers to make alternate plans for their upcoming vacations. The biggest victims, however, were Conquest Vacations customers who were already on their trips. Many travelers,…

This past February, the Synergy Merchant Funding Blog reported that Canada’s inflation rate had dipped to 1.1 percent in January. By the end of February, however, the rate had increased to 1.4 percent. Earlier today, The Canadian Press reported that…

Yesterday, vacationers and would-be travelers suffered through the revelation that tour operator Conquest Vacations had ceased operations. While those looking to go on vacation may have felt the inconvenience of having to make alternative plans, the immediate victims of this…

In the seemingly never-ending stream of breaking news from the world of business, earlier today Conquest Vacations announced that it has ceased operations effective immediately. After 37 years in business, this popular tour operator is evidently the latest victim of…

It is often said that "life is full of ups and downs". And when considering the nation’s view of the state of the economy, this saying has never been more accurate. Apparently, the roller coaster ride continues. Thankfully, it would…

With the problematic current state of the economy, it can be understood if business owners look to take advantage of as many ways to generate income as possible. In the case of numerous businesses in Toronto, this included remaining open…

The roller coaster ride that is Canada’s view of the state of its national economy continues to go through more ups and downs. The Synergy Merchant Blog continues to stay on top of this issue. It was reported in "Brighter…

There has been a lot of talk about the economy as of late, and for good reason. As we are all aware, today’s financial climate is in one of the worst shapes it has ever been in. As reported in…