Beste Just Good Business podcaster (2024)

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How To Bridge The Cashless Gap In In-Person Charitable Giving 29:04

6d ago29:04

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One of the victims of moving to a more cashless society in the past has been charitable organizations that rely on people’s generosity during in-person donation opportunities. There are many people who simply just don’t like carrying cash with them. For the past few years, we’ve been following the progress of Canadian startup tiptap as they’ve grow…

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Large Bank Supporting the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: with Michelle Reid, BDC 45:14

9d ago45:14

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This episode features Michelle Reid, an advisor for corporate sustainability and B Corp at BDC! Michelle discusses the role of BDC in supporting social entrepreneurship. BDC is the only B Corp-certified bank in Canada and offers various resources, including advisory services and mentorship, to entrepreneurs. Michelle highlights the importance of th…

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Challenges and Opportunities in the Nova Scotian Seafood Industry: with Mike McGlone, Afishionado 38:55

23d ago38:55

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Mike McGlone, General Manager of Afishionado Fishmongers, discusses his 30-year career in fish-mongering, along with the incredible opportunities for the Nova Scotian seafood industry! Afishionado focuses on local, sustainable, and responsible sourcing, working with small-scale fisheries and independent retailers. They offer a subscription service …

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Workforce Solutions in Sustainable Housing and Construction Industry: with Shawna Henders, Blue House Energy 43:43

1M ago43:43

43:43

Shawna Henderson, CEO of Blue House Energy and Be Free Homes, shares her journey from entrepreneurship to leading a company that provides online training for building science! Shawna highlights the need for sustainable housing and the challenges of the construction industry, including a workforce shortage of 100,000 people. Henderson emphasized the…

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How To Successfully Apply For A Business Grant 24:10

1M ago24:10

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Over the past few months we’ve talked a lot about grants and programs, both from the government and corporations, but how do you apply for these grants? This month, Al speaks with “Grant Angel” Stephanie Sang, Founder at Granted Consulting. As her nickname implies, Stephanie knows all about grants and shares her expertise with us. Also in this epis…

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Farmers Markets as Community Hubs in Nova Scotia: With Justin Cantafio 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Justin Cantafio, Executive Director of Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia, discusses the importance of local food systems and farmers markets as economic and community hubs! In this conversation with your hosts, Matt and Anuj, Justin highlights the cooperative's 20-year history, supporting over 40 markets and 1,500 owner-operated businesses. Justin emp…

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End of Life Transitions and Green Funerals: With Louisa Horne of Epilogue 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Your hosts Matt and Anuj sit down with guest Louisa Horne to chat about a sustainable way to assist and facilitate end-of-life care! The three discuss the importance of addressing end-of-life transitions with empathy and expertise, emphasizing the need for a safe space to talk about death and the end of life. They highlighted the significance of Ep…

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How To Better Align Your Brick and Mortar Store With Your Online Store 33:23

2M ago33:23

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What came first? Your brick and mortar business or your ecommerce business? Whichever one you chose, one thing is almost certain, if you have a brick and mortar location, you most likely have a way to sell your product or service online as well. You may have noticed some challenges with keeping both channels synchronised, whether its with inventory…

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Wine Making: Our Own Nova Scotia Way, Keltie MacNeill, Benjamin Bridge 49:19

3M ago49:19

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This week's conversation revolved around sustainability and social impact in the wine industry. Joining us as a guest is Keltie MacNeil, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement at Benjamin Bridge. Matt and Anuj discuss the importance of interconnectedness and nuance in addressing Nova Scotia's social issues, highlighting the need for dedi…

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The Art and Business of Social Entrepreneurship, with Marc Almon Founder + Partner, Culture Link CIC 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

Matt Thomson and Anuj Jain are back, this time to discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating the middle space between art and business in social entrepreneurship. They are joined by guest, Marc Almon Founder + Partner, Culture Link CIC, as they highlight the importance of community engagement, government relations, and public relations.…

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What Are Examples of Corporate Support For Small Business In Canada? 26:19

3M ago26:19

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We’ve taken a look at government support for small business in Canada, but what about corporate support? Al is visited by Gerardo Welter, Vice President – Marketing & Business Insights Canada and Latin America at American Express. They talk about Amex’s Shop Small campaign, and they also share some promising trends for shopping small in Canada base…

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From Housing to Building Community, with Ron Lovett CEO of VIDA 47:18

4M ago47:18

47:18

Join Matt and Anuj as they explore a creative solution for Canada's affordable housing crisis, with guest Ron Lovett, CEO of VIDA. The three sit down for an in-depth discussion about VIDA's socially responsible and purpose-driven approaches. Discover Ron's inspiring journey of finding purpose in business through community engagement. Learn about th…

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How to Find The Right Government Programs To Assist Your Business 16:12

4M ago16:12

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As an entrepreneur in this country you may not be aware of all the help available to your business, and frankly, who has time to research? In this special bonus episode of Just Good Business we do the work for you. James Hicks, President and CEO of Moneris has a sit-down with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business to talk …

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How To Build An Elite Sales Team 42:41

4M ago42:41

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Al meets with 4 members of Team Moneris. All of them have represented Canada in international competition, all of them elite athletes, and all of them are part of Moneris’ sales team. What is it about sales that attracted them to a career in sales? What is it about their pursuit of athletic excellence that makes them good sales professionals? How c…

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Season 2 Trailer 2:26

5M ago2:26

2:26

Av Anuj Jain, Matt Thomson

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What Support Is Available for Indigenous Entrepreneurs In Canada? 18:51

5M ago18:51

18:51

June is National Indigenous History Month and to celebrate, we’re talking about Indigenous business development in Canada. Al welcomes Hosna Kadary, National Market Leader Zero Barriers to Business at BMO to talk about the support programs available for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada and to share some of their success stories. Also in this epis…

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What Can Your Business Expect From 2024 Tourist Season in Canada? 36:41

6M ago36:41

36:41

It’s May, and while in many parts of Canada we had a milder than usual winter, it seems Spring is taking its time getting started, but it’s here now. That means the start of tourist season. So how can your business take full advantage of this year’s tourist season? What can we expect after a few years of rising numbers out of the pandemic? Is there…

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How To Get The Most From This Year’s Restaurants Canada Show 28:09

7M ago28:09

28:09

This month we’re talking about the RC Show by Restaurants Canada. It’s Canada’s leading foodservice & hospitality expo. Al talks to Anna Pham, Director of Content & Programming at Restaurants Canada about what to expect at this year’s show and how you can make the most of your visit. Al is also joined by Maryam Saeed, Chief Risk Officer at Visa Can…

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Season-In-Review with Matt and Anuj 26:12

8M ago26:12

26:12

In the final episode of season one, hosts Matt and Anuj review some of the biggest and best takeaways from the past eleven episodes. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for an exciting surprise announcement!Av Anuj Jain, Matt Thomson

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Aaron Long, Meg Hodges, and the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) Nova Scotia 48:08

8M ago48:08

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As a 100% municipally-owned company formed in 2014 by the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay, AREA believes in the strength of collaboration. AREA has been developing solar photovoltaic projects in Nova Scotia since 2017, starting with 1.5 MW of commercial solar for 20 municipalities across the province through the Solar for Community Buil…

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How Do Large Sporting Events Affect Your Business? 21:15

8M ago21:15

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This month’s episode is going to have a sport theme, but if you don’t follow sports you may want to listen anyway because it’s about how sporting events affect your business. Last month a couple of major sporting events took place. One, we cannot legally mention—it involves American football, Taylor Swift and Usher. The other big event was the NHL …

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Will Marshall and Equilibrium Engineering 46:48

9M ago46:48

46:48

Equilibrium Engineering (LMMW Group Ltd.), was founded in 2009 and is an award-winning energy services firm rooted in sustainable building design and energy conservation. Equilibrium, along with L360 Facility Services, formally became part of LMMW Group Ltd. in 2022. Equilibrium Engineering specializes in decarbonization planning, energy and facili…

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Nadine Bernard and Indigevisor 40:23

9M ago40:23

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Indigevisor serves as a bridge between their clients and Indigenous communities, with their team acting as conduits to achieve that connection. As an Indigenous women-owned and led national advisory corporation, Indigevisor is dedicated to supporting Truth and Reconciliation in Turtle Island. They draw on teachings of humility, respect, and wisdom …

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Small Business Tips You’ll LOVE for Valentine’s Day 21:27

9M ago21:27

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February is the perfect month to show your customers some love! To help you with that, we’re going to share some helpful tips you can use to boost sales leading up to this Valentine’s Day. We’ll also bring you the second instalment in our Merchant Journey series with Sydney Lupton featuring Saving Graze. Also in this episode: Sam Wong, Marketing St…

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Bradley Daye and Placemaking 4G 41:53

10M ago41:53

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Placemaking 4G (or P4G) was founded with the goal of transform workplaces by helping employers build stronger and more inclusive teams through socially-conscious recruiting, and innovative approaches to human dynamics and equity, diversity and inclusion practices. P4G works with organizations that have big ambitions; those who want to ensure their …

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Happy New Year! What Are Your Business Resolutions? 12:52

10M ago12:52

12:52

We hope you had a safe and happy holiday season! This time of year, many businesses are getting back to normal after a busy holiday retail season, others are just getting back to work after a welcome break. As we all look ahead to what 2024 may bring, it is common to make resolutions for the coming year. These usually involve some form of self-impr…

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Tia Upshaw and Blk Women in Excellence 45:15

10M ago45:15

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Blk Women in Excellence (BWIE) is a non-profit organization that was put in place to educate, inspire and encourage Black women to become self employed and sustainable businesses owners. The idea for the organization came when founder and local business leader Tia Upshaw was attending the annual Takin' BLK Gottingen community market. Upshaw found h…

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Mary Jane Rodger, Mhari Lamarque, and the Medway Community Forest Coop 50:30

11M ago50:30

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The Medway Community Forest Co-op (MCFC) is located in Annapolis County near the communities of Annapolis Royal, Bear River, South Milford, Springfield, New Germany, and Caledonia. The 15,000 ha area was determined through careful analysis of the landscape. The resulting area is the best possible fit of considerations such as roads and access, fore…

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Giving Back To Your Community And Accessibility For Your Business 30:09

11M ago30:09

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We are now officially in the holiday season, and depending on your business, it can be one of the busiest times of the year. It is also one of the most charitable times of the year and we’d like to focus on that this month. Al welcomes his featured interview Helen Seibel, Head of Community and Employee Giving at BMO to talk about why it’s important…

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Linda Best and FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited 36:46

12M ago36:46

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FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited was incorporated as a for-profit Co-operative on May 18, 2011, by community leaders concerned about social, economic and cultural needs. FarmWorks lends Shareholder funds to qualifying food-related businesses across Nova Scotia. FarmWorks investors are making a significant difference in the year-round avail…

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Mike Davis and Davis Pier / Pier Labs 44:58

12M ago44:58

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Davis Pier and Pier Labs work with the public, social, and not-for-profit sectors to address complex issues that improve society. Existing at the intersection of policy and people, the team at Davis Pier specialize in engaging community to maximize the efficacy of program delivery and implementation. Recently, Davis Pier has undergone the process o…

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How To SEO Your Small Business 22:47

1y ago22:47

22:47

Having a website without proper Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is like opening a shop in a dark alley in the world’s largest city without proper signage leading customers to your door. Only those who know where to look will find you, everyone else will just walk on by to the next shop with proper signage and brighter lights. SEO can be daunting w…

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Sheena Russell and Made With Local 38:49

1y ago38:49

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Made With Local made it's debut on a small farmer's market table in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2012. Their mission was simple and to the point: provide tasty, nourishing snacks using ethically sourced ingredients from local producers. Now sold in major Canadian grocery stores, Made With Local has managed to scale into a national brand, all while keepi…

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Joey Pittoello and Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-Op 43:50

1y ago43:50

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Just Us! has been a worker co-op since its founding in 1995. From baristas and roasters to managers and administrators, everyone who works at Just Us! can be member-owners. This is inspired by the small producer farm co-ops that Just Us! partners with in the Global South. More than two decades later, Just Us! continues to thrive as a wholly Canadia…

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Side Hustles: Are They A Growing Trend In Canada? 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

This year on Small Business Month, we’ve given our podcast a bit of an SEO and branding makeover. Introducing Moneris’ newest podcast bringing small business owners and entrepreneurs the tools, advice and—most importantly—the data you need to start that business or take your business to the next level. It’s just good business! That’s the podcast! I…

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Erika Shea and New Dawn Enterprises 38:32

1y ago38:32

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New Dawn is a non-profit, private, volunteer-directed social enterprise dedicated to community building. It seeks to identify community needs and to establish and operate ventures that speak to those needs. Some of the services provided by New Dawn generate revenues, and these revenues are reinvested in New Dawn. These revenues allow New Dawn to de…

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TRAILER: The Just Good Business Podcast 1:12

1y ago1:12

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In the dynamic, exciting world of social entrepreneurship, you don't need to choose between contributing to social causes or running a profitable business - you can have both. Welcome to The Just Good Business Podcast, a show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of social enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business …

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Why Entrepreneurs Should Attend Elevate Festival 25:17

1y ago25:17

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September is all about the Elevate Festival 2023 in Toronto. Al dives into the 3-day technology and innovation festival with Alex Rayment, Senior Director Partnerships & Key Accounts at Elevate and Vithu Vijayaratnam, Manager Innovation Programs at Elevate. They talk about all the reasons entrepreneurs should attend this festival from world-class s…

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How To Use Big Data To Help Your Small Business 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

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Al explores the potential of harnessing big data for small businesses and learns about the importance of data-driven decision-making. He is joined by Brian Ford, VP, ATB Business Solutions and Victoria Clark, AVP, Payment Product at ATB to talk about how they’re supporting business in Alberta. Also in this episode: Tobii Sanwo, Communications Speci…

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Setting Up Your Online Store 18:26

1+ y ago18:26

18:26

The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of many businesses in Canada. Many who were behind in their digital transformation journey were sent scrambling to get their business online. Those that were ready, were generally more resilient during the most trying times. This month, Al welcomes Sean Barkulis, VP, Global Strategic Partnerships …

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Small Businesses Embrace Digital Wallet Adoption 20:09

1+ y ago20:09

20:09

Can you believe it’s already June? This year is just flying by! It’s the first full year back to normal for many businesses, so we thought we’d take a look at how things are going so far and what are some of the challenges being faced by small Canadian businesses. Al welcomes Jim Filice, VP and Head of Commercial and Money Movement at Visa Canada t…

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Moneris Has Got Talent! 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

21:06

This month is all about Talent as Al speaks with Moneris’ Talent Acquisition team about the candidate experience. Al is also joined by Michelle Slater, Senior Director North American Marketing at Indeed. Michelle shares some data and provides her tips on how to improve the candidate experience. Also in this episode: Jacqueline Campbell, Sr. Talent …

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Can Your Business Benefit From Unattended Payment Solutions? 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

25:40

It’s Unattended April! As technology advances, we’re seeing an increasing number of ways to pay without the need for human intervention. From vending machines to parking meters to self-service kiosks, unattended payments have become ubiquitous and convenient. This month Al speaks with Mark Langmead, Director, Revenue & Compass Operations at Transli…

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The Power Of Community Building In Achieving Business Success With Tom Peters 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

37:00

Community building is a key element of any successful business. Companies who have a well-connected network and create a strong bond with the people tend to thrive in the long run. In today’s episode, management guru Tom Peters joins Steve Farber to discuss the immense power and value of building a community to drive a business forward. He shares a…

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How Do You Protect Your Business From Fraudsters? 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

March Is Fraud Prevention Month! Fraud continues to be an increasing problem for businesses. In Canada, it has led to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses each year. So how do you protect your business from fraudsters? It starts with awareness and the right tools. In this month’s episode, Al speaks with Aviva Klein, VP Digital Payments and Cyb…

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The World Cup Effect On Canadian Business 23:24

2y ago23:24

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Large sporting events can have a big impact on many different kinds of business. We just had one of the world biggest sporting events in Soccer’s World Cup and coming up this month is one of the biggest sporting events in North America (HINT: It’s a ‘Super’ event). Al Speaks to Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris about this pa…

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A Look Ahead At 2023 16:48

2y ago16:48

16:48

Happy New Year! Every year around this time we tend to look back at the previous year and then forward to what is to come. This episode will be no different. We will look back at some of the final spend data of 2022 with our resident expert Sean McCormick, Director of Business Development at Moneris. Then we will look forward to 2023 with Jordan Wi…

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How Are Charities Becoming More Digital? 27:26

2y ago27:26

27:26

It’s that time of year again! Time to get gather with family and celebrate the holidays. It’s a festive time, but it’s also a time when people feel their most charitable, so this month we’re talking about Charities and Not-For-Profit Businesses. How do these types of business differ from conventional for-profit businesses? What are charities doing …

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Getting Your Business Ready For The Holiday Shopping Season 20:46

2y ago20:46

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The leaves are turning, the air is getting cooler, pumpkin spice is flowing and Christmas music is playing everywhere! These are all signs that holiday shopping season is fast approaching. Are you ready? Is your business ready? In this month’s edition of Shop Talk, we’ll help you get ready. Al speaks with Patrick Wiltshire, Director of Core Payment…

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Top 5 Things New Businesses Need To Get Started 26:17

2y ago26:17

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It’s our favourite time of year and it has nothing to do with pumpkin spice, or Halloween parties—those are just bonuses! October is Small Business Month and while we like to celebrate our small Canadian businesses year-round, in October we like to go that extra mile. After all, Moneris is the ‘Proud Partner of Small Canadian Business’. Al is joine…

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