There are many occasions to celebrate during the fall and winter seasons. Now that it is mid-November, businesses everywhere are preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Of course, the holiday shopping season is upon us and it’s a very…
With February in full swing, many Canadians are feeling the winter blues. By this time in the calendar, most of us have had enough of the snow and cold weather. Add COVID-19 to this already-unfortunate mix and you have what…
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 last thing any business owner wants is a catastrophic circumstance that leaves his/her company in disarray. However, an emergency situation is something that every business owner needs to prepare for. Unfortunately, unexpected events come in all forms. We’re talking…
Near the end of our last blog, we pointed out that time is of the essence. If you’re a business owner who is currently enduring a slow season, you have no time to waste before you begin renovations on your…
As we pointed out in our last blog, there is a variety of ways that small business owners can spend their cash in order to grow their companies. However, some of those ways are specific to helping businesses thrive in…
Can you believe we’re nearly halfway through 2018 already? Time truly does fly, doesn’t it? Nevertheless, with each passing day, our society seems to want things quicker than they did the day before. Advances in technology have made it so…
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…
It is with much sadness that the Synergy Merchants team reflects upon the recent happenings in Houston, Texas. As you’ve heard from numerous news reports throughout the past week, Hurricane Harvey (now a tropical storm) has dumped tons of water…
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…