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Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. This month, we place a spotlight on small business leadership while honouring Black History Month, recognizing the individuals and communities whose resilience, innovation, and determination continue to shape Canada’s entrepreneurial…
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Innovation does not wait for permission.
Akeem Gardner is navigating biotech and Bitcoin with clarity, courage, and purpose. His journey shows that breaking barriers in emerging industries requires vision, education, and long term commitment.
New industries need new leaders.
Read the full article at https://canadiansme.ca/
#Innovation…
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Bold Ideas, Big Growth for Canada’s Defence Sector: A Conversation with Hunter Scharfe, CEO of Juno Industries
Juno Industries, led by CEO and Co-Founder Hunter Scharfe, is a Vancouver-based defence technology company launched in January 2026 with former Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan as executive chairman. The firm focuses on autonomous systems…
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⏳ Waiting time can become working time.
Dive into how service based organizations can reclaim lost time and improve customer flow on the CanadianSME Podcast as Maheen Bari talks with Shannon Vander Meulen of WaitWell.
What’s covered:
🚀 Smarter service design
🤖 AI supporting human teams
📈 Real impact across North America
🎧 Listen the full podcast here:
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Volition: Nurturing Entrepreneurial Dreams Through Action and Commitment
Navigating the complex challenges in the ever-evolving entrepreneurship landscape can be daunting. Introducing Volition, a powerful and active force within the startup ecosystem, characterized by its dedication and determination.
Volition was established with a clear…
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🤖 The future of work is autonomous.
Dive into a high impact conversation on the CanadianSME Podcast where Kripa Anand connects with Kevin Moore of Vooban.
Key discussion points:
🚀 Multi agent systems
🧠 AI beyond LLMs
🔐 Cybersecurity at scale
🎧 Listen the full podcast here:
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Leading Real Change With Myriane Ouellette
Myriane Ouellette (O Strategies CEO) reveals why change fails despite solid plans: unseen grief + change trauma drain capacity—people mourn lost familiarity before engaging.
Burnout vs systemic exhaustion:
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Individual: Personal workload (fix with self-care)
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Systemic: Widespread fatigue from unclear…
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Entrepreneurship does not always mean starting from zero.
Franchising offers structure, brand strength, and built-in support, while still allowing business owners to lead with independence. It is one of the most practical pathways to sustainable growth in Canada.
When risk is reduced, opportunity expands.
Read the full article at…
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Happy Tuesday!
Today’s UPS Small Business of the Day is Sheri’s Designs, a handcrafted brand known for heartfelt mother’s ring sets that celebrate family, milestones, and the people who matter most.
What makes them special:
* Personalized mother’s rings that symbolize loved ones
* Ethically sourced, high-quality materials
* Every piece…
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