Small Business

Loan repayments could lead to closures of 8,000 small Saskatchewan businesses

Posted on July 8, 2023

“Those small businesses that fought three hard years just to survive the pandemic are still facing significant challenges on their road to recovery,” said Solberg, whose organization has 4,000 business members.Solberg conducted a survey with the CFIB which concluded that 19 per cent of all small businesses could close in Saskatchewan.The loan repayment date was already extended by the federal government once, but Solberg said it’s necessary for the federal government to extend it further. “The message is loud and clear from small businesses that they need more time and obviously they appreciate the deadline has been extended once…

Helcim helps small businesses tap out on pricey Point-of-Sale systems and unveils new Smart Terminal

Posted on July 4, 2023

Small businesses can continue to benefit from Helcim’s low Interchange Plus pricing model while accepting payments using the standalone, wireless device. Calgary, AB, June 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Helcim, a payments company committed to making payments easier, affordable and authentically human, has announced the release of the Helcim Smart Terminal. The new standalone, wireless device comes preloaded with Helcim’s POS app, enabling merchants to accept in-person credit and debit payments via tap, chip and PIN. The new credit card machines, which runs on Android, is an easy-to-use solution that eliminates the need for managing multiple devices. In just one powerful…

Bring Your Photos To Life With Creative Paper Craft Ideas

Posted on June 29, 2023

Creating a cherished keepake with custom-made paper crafts while adding your own personal touch to it can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking for something crafty to explore on the side, card-making kits are an excellent option for exploring new techniques and creating handmade gifts that will spark joy in everyone who receives them. With a range of colors and patterns available in each kit, budding designers have the perfect opportunity to express themselves through artfully crafted greeting cards or other special projects. Let’s take a look at how the creative use of…

Amazon wants small businesses to help make deliveries in rural areas and big cities

Posted on June 27, 2023

Many small businesses have long relied on Amazon’s platform and delivery pipeline to boost their business. Now, Amazon wants to enlist them to help with deliveries, too. The e-commerce giant on Monday officially launched a program that has been piloting since 2020 that pays small business owners to deliver packages during the “last mile” of delivery to customers’ doorsteps. Axios first reported the launch. Amazon has long been working on finding new ways to deliver packages faster and more efficiently, including working with third-party delivery companies, increasing its warehouse space and making other moves. The program, called Amazon Hub Delivery,…

Small business makes a big difference for Swift Current family – SwiftCurrentOnline.com

Posted on June 26, 2023

A six-year-old Swift Current resident was thrown into an unexpected battle a couple of weeks ago, but the community has rallied together to help her fight. What started as a doctor’s appointment for an anticipated asthma diagnosis and inhaler prescription, ended with a ride from STARS to Saskatoon and a much scarier verdict for Rustyn Paul. The discovery in late May of a tumor compressing her lung has been allocated to T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, thanks to the attentive care of Dr. Pederson.It didn’t take long for someone close to the Paul family to pull the community together for…

Four steps to design a retirement that’s meaningful and fulfilling.

Posted on June 20, 2023

Image Credit: Pixabay via Pexels.comA highly coveted and much-awaited chapter in life is retirement, but…the anticipation and expectations around what retirement can or should be, often leaves people feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Contributing to this conundrum is the heavy focus on finances to the exclusion of what is meaningful and fulfilling. Clearing out the confusion and moving into a space that makes you feel energized, clear, and positive (even excited!) is possible for you. Here are four steps to get you started: 1. On your terms. There is a lot of baggage associated with the word “retirement.” Visions of…

How AI is Transforming SEO for Small Businesses

Posted on June 18, 2023

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Once upon a time, the SEO game was all about keywords and backlinks. The more you have of each, the higher your site will climb on the search engine results page. But boy, how the times have changed! Today, we’re standing on the brink of an AI revolution that’s flipping the script on SEO as we know it. Indeed, AI is whipping up a storm of transformations in the SEO world, and small businesses are finding themselves right at the heart of this tempest. In the fast-paced, ever-evolving realm of SEO, the…

Driving Towards Your Dream Car: Expert Tips for a Successful Purchase

Posted on June 11, 2023

Women Take the Wheel. Expert Tips for a Successful Purchase Purchasing a new car is an exciting milestone in life, especially when it’s your dream car. The anticipation of finally getting behind the wheels of the sleek and sporty MG5 or experiencing the luxurious and elegant features of the coveted Mercedes-Benz models is truly exhilarating. However, it’s important to approach the car-buying process with careful consideration to ensure a successful and satisfying purchase. In this comprehensive blog post, we are here to guide you through each step of the car-buying journey. From conducting thorough research and setting a realistic budget…