Canada Business Network Blog

Looking for the best location for your business? Ask the right questions

Many factors can influence where you locate your business, so do your market research to help you choose the location that will help your business succeed.

Sell an experience, add value

Offer your customers an experience, rather than a traditional transaction, and appeal to their emotions. Help them spend more time and money on your brand.

Break down barriers and celebrate accessibility in Ontario

Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by making your Ontario business accessible.

Turn customer dissatisfaction into customer retention

Strive to turn happy customers into loyal ones; it's less expensive to retain existing customers than to acquire new followers.

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.

Close to Home: Local Food in Ontario

Become a part of the local food movement and learn how you can take advantage of resources to support and promote your business.

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?

Are your customers creditworthy?

When clients don't pay, it can be a nightmare for small businesses. Learn how to protect your cash flow and check your clients' credit.

New Year's resolutions for business

Set goals for your Ontario business this year and every year.

Are you engaging your customers?

Find out how customer engagement can help your business thrive.