As a business owner in Calgary, you have worked hard to set up your own business. With your personal savings and probably also borrowings from friends and family, you have set it up and nurtured it with love and care. It is now a running enterprise and you are proud...
Risks due to cyber security are increasing day-by-day. 2020 was a year that recorded a lot of cyber attacks happening at federal offices in Canada as a result of which several government services were disabled. The small business community was not spared either and...
The COVID 19 pandemic has forced small businesses to adapt to restrictions that slow down the spread of the virus. The lockdown created an atmosphere of uncertainty and diminished business sentiment. To come out of the crisis, small businesses have had to relook at...
Standards and certifications for products and services are an absolute essential for the safety, social good and sustainability of consumers not only in Canada, but in all countries of the world. In this respect, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) enjoys...
Retail business is huge in Alberta. Whether it is a 24 x 7 convenience or food store, or a specialty shop selling antiques, collectibles & art, there is a visible trend of entrepreneurs setting up shop. Investments are increasing in other popular segments as well...
Insurance is a means to protect you and your business from financial loss. By having an insurance cover, you are able to receive payment in the event of a loss and manage your cash flows in the face of risk and uncertainty. This is essential, particularly if you own a...
Great news! You are about to start your small business in Canada. You have made a list of ‘To-do’ items and are now crossing each one of them as they are completed. Somewhere in the list you have also mentioned about small business insurance. The tasks that you have...
As a region North America is prone to tornadoes and extreme weather. As per weather data the US experiences more tornadoes than Canada. In Canada alone, there are about 80 tornadoes every year. The provinces most susceptible to tornadoes in Canada are Ontario,...
Every year there are more than a hundred thousand wildfires across North America and experts say that this number is rising. Alberta and British Columbia are two provinces in Canada that have experienced wildfires in recent years. The wildfire of 2019 that started in...
Excitement and joy are visible on the faces of first-time home buyers when they come across a property that matches their imagination of a perfect home. Most buyers get swayed by their emotions and tend to mentally come at a decision that 'yes' this is the property...