July is in full swing and businesses everywhere are preparing for their summer rushes. In some cases, companies are gearing up for their slow seasons. No matter how successful your business may or may not be, it’s always a good…
“From destructive wildfires and floods to tornadoes and hailstorms, the frequency and financial toll of extreme events are on the rise,” reports Zensurance, “Furthermore, 2021 ranks second in terms of the number of catastrophes to hit Canada in a single…
Zensurance informs us that, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, severe weather events in Canada caused losses of $2.1 billion in 2021. Their website also tells us that a 2021 First Onsite survey found that the pandemic caused 77%…
No one likes to go through life thinking that tragedy could strike at any moment. However, it’s vital that we’re prepared for the worst. As a Canadian business owner, it’s part of your job to be ready for anything. Our…
The winter can be a very trying time for Canadian business owners. Not only does the cold tend to keep people indoors more often (thereby, resulting in less customers walking through the doors), but the harsh weather conditions can actually…
Here’s the truth about merchant cash advances: They can be used for whatever your heart desires. Because a merchant cash advance is your money (it is not being borrowed), you have the freedom to use it in any way you…
There are a few health and safety precautions that practically every business should practice without even thinking about it. Having clearly designated emergency exits, an easy-to-locate first-aid kit and conducting periodic fire drills are just a few of the most…
No one expects an emergency situation to arise. That’s what makes it an emergency situation. It can come out of nowhere and completely catch you off guard. So, while it’s no fun to think about it, business owners must consider…
There is a simple business rule that all entrepreneurs should be well aware of – make more money than you spend! Even the worst of mathematicians know that it’s better to add money than to subtract money. So with that…
In our last blog, we addressed the importance of Canadian business owners preparing for the unexpected. Between the unpredictable weather we experience in this country and the possibility of theft or vandalism occurring, you want to be sure that you…