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🎙️ New Episode Drop | CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
How do small businesses really feel about their banking partners and what keeps trust strong over time?
In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, we sit down with Paul McAdam, Senior Director of Banking at J.D. Power. With 30 years in financial…
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🖤 Celebrating Black Excellence in Business
In honour of Black History Month, we’re proud to launch the premiere issue of The CanadianSME Black Business Magazine, powered by CanadianSME Small Business Magazine.
This first edition celebrates the strength, creativity, and resilience of Black entrepreneurs shaping Canada’s future.
✨ Read the stories.…
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Social Commerce Funnels: From Content to Cart
Canadian social commerce hits US$8.47B in 2025, growing 11%+ annually through 2030—led by Instagram, Facebook, TikTok shoppable posts, in-app checkout, and live shopping that collapse discovery-to-purchase.
SMEs win with repeatable funnels, not viral gambles:
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Teaser (Reel/TikTok) → Demo/live → Time-bound…
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Essential Designs: A Frontrunner in Custom Software Solutions for Enabling Business Success
With the digitalization of every aspect of life and businesses reaching consumers’ fingertips, the need for application developers has become paramount. In this context, custom software solutions have emerged as a game-changer for organizations seeking to…
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🌟Promotional products are a powerful tool for brand differentiation and customer engagement.
In this edition of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, Kripa Anand hosts Michael Armstrong, Director of Sales & Operations at Good Things Limited.
Key Highlights:
- Trends in the promo products industry
- How AI is transforming sourcing & design
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Navigating small business law just got clearer and more community driven thanks to Arezoo Hosseini Cuthbert
In this powerful interview Arezoo shares how her engineering mindset global experience and commitment to accessibility are helping entrepreneurs across Ontario understand their rights protect their businesses and move forward…
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🍗 From a Toronto flagship to a North American growth strategy.
Launching a global food brand in one of Canada’s most competitive dining markets is never simple. In this exclusive CanadianSME Small Business Magazine interview, Hwa-yeon Nam, Senior Executive Director of the Global Business Division at Dining Brands Group, shares what BHC…
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New episode is live on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast 🎙️
Fraud is rising. Chargebacks are climbing. Customer trust is harder to earn and easier to lose.
This conversation looks at what businesses can do next.In this episode, hosted by Maheen, we sit down with Gaurav Mittal, Executive Vice President at Ethoca, a Mastercard company, to…
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🛍️ Retail is changing faster than ever and data is leading the way.
Dive into the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast as Maheen Bari talks with Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy for Retail and Consumer Goods at Salesforce, on how AI driven commerce and shifting consumer behaviour are reshaping retail in Canada.
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Why Actionable Advice Matters for Entrepreneurs in Canada
Canadian SMEs face rising costs, labour shortages, and slower growth, yet 92% of entrepreneurs would choose this path again (BDC State of Entrepreneurship 2025)—with over half planning growth while prioritizing profitability and productivity.
Practical 2026 Guidance
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