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Keira Rumble On The Wins, Losses, Challenges And Opportunities In Small Business

As a business owner, one of the most powerful resources you have is other business owners. They can share tips and advice based on their experience to help you…

2021 Winners of Our $5,000 Quarterly Draw

Q4 2021 Winner Karen, Eve Nail Salon Congratulations on the win! Tell us a bit about yourself and your businessI’m Karen, and I’m the owner of Eve Nail Lounge. Having…

QR Codes: Are they here to stay?

Living in today’s world, QR codes have become an essential part of society with the majority of people now knowing what a QR code is and how it works.…

Small Business Sustainability: Tips For Going Green

It’s good to be green. And not just because it can save you money in your business (hello, rising energy costs). Small business sustainability can have real impacts on…

Valentine’s Day Marketing Strategies That’ll Win Some Hearts

Whether you dig it or not, Valentine’s Day is a big event for retailers. And for your customers, it’s the ideal day to share some love. The key to…

Small Business Mental Health: You’re Not Alone

Running a small business is no easy feat. As rewarding as it is to build a business and work for yourself, there are a large number of challenges that…

Business Fraud Statistics: How To Protect Your Business

There’s a lot to consider when you’re in business and, unfortunately, protecting yourself and your customers from scammers is an ongoing task. So what are the scammers up to,…

Black Friday Marketing and How to Get Your Slice of the Pie

As a savvy business owner, jumping on opportunities as they arise is one of the easiest ways you can win. And with Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) sales…

Get Busy Season Ready: How to Prep Your Business For A Boost In Sales

The festive season is a busy time for many businesses, as customers flock to the stores and cash flow increases. It often starts with the Black Friday sales and…

Turning Customers Into Advocates The Smartpay Way

Let’s face it, in business it’s sometimes hard to get attention. But there’s a powerful tool you can add to your marketing toolbelt that really works – the brand…

How to Build A Successful Customer Loyalty Program

Don’t underestimate the value of loyal customers in your business. Lose a customer? You’ll likely need to find three new customers to fill the void they leave in your…

How To Use Google Business Profile To Market Your Business

Let’s face it, marketing can be tricky for small businesses. With marketing budgets shrinking and an increase in channels to choose from, marketing methods need to be targeted, creative…

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