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FranOvation: Pioneering the Evolution of Franchise Empowerment
FranOvation is a pioneering entity in the ever-evolving domain of franchising, which it guides to unprecedented levels of business success. Established upon a solid foundation of knowledge and under the leadership of Angelee Brown, a prominent figure in Canadian franchise…
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🌍 Data becomes powerful when you understand where it connects.
Learn how spatial analytics is unlocking deeper insights for AI powered decisions on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast as Kripa Anand speaks with Alex Miller, President and Founder of Esri Canada.
Key discussion points:
✔️ Why location is the missing layer in data
✔️ Enhancing AI…
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Jackline Kiunga: The Journey Behind Ciiku Skin Essentials and the Power of Clean
Please tell me about yourself and your professional background.
Where to start? I’ve taken a long and very indirect path through life to get here. I began my career working for a chemical and consumer goods company in Kenya, and from there, my journey took me to Canada where my entrepreneurial journey began, first as the owner In my mid-forties,…
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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… Read more -
Xero’s Ashalee Mohamed (Canada Sales/GTM Head) exposes “Emotional Tax”—the hidden mental toll on small business owners beyond financials: sleepless nights, relationship strain, constant work grip.
Campaign findings hit hard:
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49% can’t disconnect from work
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78% say 2026 stress > prior years
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50%+ lose sleep since starting (25% shed 5+ hrs/night)
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2 in 5…
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Hiring in 2026 is no longer about filling roles. It is about making the right call the first time.
A single bad hire can cost more than just money. It impacts team performance, culture, and long term growth.
In the latest episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, Daniel Lambert, President and CEO of Lambert…
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🚀 Real impact comes from execution, not just ideas.
Get insight into how founders are creating meaningful, scalable impact on the Black Business Podcast, powered by CanadianSME, as Kripa Anand interviews Salem Njejimana of TranQuility Inc.
What’s covered:
🔹 Clarity driven leadership
🔹 Structure that scales
🔹 AI powered execution
🎥 Watch the full…
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Your best ideas aren’t losing… you might just be missing one key factor: likability.
In this insightful piece by Ben Wise & Darren Chiu, Co-Founders of Captivate, the focus shifts from logic and data to something far more powerful in business—human connection.
✨ Key Highlights:
🔹 Why likability drives decisions more than logic alone
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Mastering the RFP Process: Olivia Bahrami on Empowering Small and Mid-Sized Busi
In an insightful interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Olivia Bahrami, founder and owner of The RFP House, shared her journey from leadership roles to entrepreneurship and discussed how her firm is transforming the RFP process for small and mid-sized businesses.
With over 15 years of experience, Olivia has pioneered a unique…
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AI can build trust or break it. Most strategies fail because they ignore that.
In our latest CanadianSME Small Business Podcast episode, Dr. Sandra Weppler shares how businesses can use AI to drive real outcomes without losing the human connection.
This is a sharp look at where most AI strategies go wrong and how to fix them.
Listen here: …
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