Canada Business Network Blog

9 Dos and Don'ts for social media

Learn how to leverage social media to propel your business to a new level of success.

Get a leg up by finding your niche

Changes in demographics present business opportunities and challenges. Your ability to adapt and find a niche could be the key to your success.

Become a force for good: Your business can make a difference

Find out how supporting a charity makes good business sense.

Fighting spam: Protect your business and your customers

If you use email as part of your business marketing strategy, you should be aware of the federal government's new anti-spam law.

Group buying discount: Friend or foe to your business?

Every day the Internet is full of deals being offered by group discount sites. Should your business jump on board?

Tracking Web metrics – does your company measure up?

Optimize your website by learning who visits your site, where they originate, and what they are searching.

Is your elevator pitch ready?

Can you sell someone on your business in sixty seconds or less? Sometimes a minute is all you have; make sure you are ready.

Social media: Is your business part of the conversation?

Find out how you can use social media for marketing, customer service, hiring, and more.

Commercializing your concept — Consider your options

Find out about access to various resources such as funding, support and research facilities as you transform your ideas into products for the marketplace.

Skill-testing questions: Do you know the answer?

Find out what you need to know about promotional contests.