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 […]
Read moreAccording to the Insurance Information Institute, as many as 40 per cent of businesses forced to suspend operations due to a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen their doors. Often a disaster comes quickly and without warning, so having a plan in place beforehand can make a big difference. We normally think about the worst-case […]
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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 […]
Read moreIf your area has a small business community, chances are it also has a Chamber of Commerce. You might recognize the name, but don’t know much more than that. An organization that has been around for over 100 years can seem out of date, and irrelevant to how business is done today. Well, we are […]
Read moreCatastrophic fires, unprecedented flooding, and wild windstorms have captured headlines across the globe. As more and more home and business owners face costly weather events, insurance companies are seeing more claims being filed and paid. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, in 2018, severe weather led to $1.9 billion in insured losses. As insurance […]
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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 moreThe holiday season is a hectic time for consumers and businesses alike. While this often means higher profits for a small business, it also means seasonal employees, crowded stores, and more inventory. In fact, during this time, stores face a variety of risks related to theft, workplace safety, and property damage. Depending on your type […]
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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