04/21/20 We hope that you are keeping warm on this cold Spring day. Today, the Prime Minister announced updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), including that the CEWS application portal will open on Monday April 27, 2020. For more on this announcement as well as other updates, please see below. Region of Waterloo […]
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With more businesses operating remotely it’s important to consider how we can take day-to-day wellness practices from the workplace into the home. Now more than ever it is important to consider the different ways staff can be supported through continuing to foster positive workplace relationships, mental health support and keeping in mind staff’s personal well […]
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With COVID-19 causing businesses to shut down or alter daily operations, it is becoming apparent that an online presence is essential in being able to reach your customers in an accessible way. From e-commerce, to sharing relevant content and moving towards buying online through curbside pick up or delivery, it’s more important than ever to […]
Read moreAmidst these difficult times, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some amazing Charities and Not For Profit member organizations that could use the support of our community. We will share their updates/needs in one centralized location. If you are a Charitable Organization or Not-For-Profit that is a Chamber Member and you wish to […]
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With COVID-19 being on the top of every business owners’ mind, it can be difficult to manage all of the elements involved in running your business. With many closures, staff lay-offs and reduced business hours, many small businesses have fallen on tough times. We want businesses of all sizes to know and understand the resources […]
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It’s an unsettling time right now for many small business owners and our community. With frequent (yet necessary) updates surrounding COVID-19 Coronavirus, it can be difficult to focus on anything else. During this time we must think about how we can continue to support our community without gathering in groups. Social distancing is essential in […]
Read moreEmployees working remotely for a day or two each week is becoming more and more common. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, many employers are implementing voluntary or mandatory work from home schedules, possibly for extended amounts of time. If you’re working remotely for days on end, the possibility of going off track is a big concern […]
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There are so many amazing businesses in the Waterloo Region, but it can be expensive to try and support all of your favourites. Small businesses are the foundation of an awesome community and there are alternative ways to support them without monetary value. With the help of different strategies, you can seriously boost the success […]
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It’s now easier than ever to get the products you need, right away, without even leaving the comfort of your own home. With business giants who offer same-day delivery and online-sales with a loyal customer base, how can small businesses keep up? There is so much value in shopping local, not only for the business […]
Read moreCarrie Mulrooney of GnarlyBooks.ca, a BBB Accredited Business from K-W, shares how small businesses can get smarter about saving time and money in 2020 with four recommendations to start focusing on growing their business rather than getting lost in the numbers. TRACK HOLIDAY AND YEAR-END BONUSES PROPERLY Many small businesses will be giving their employees a […]
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