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TOP TORONTO STARTUPS
January 18th at 4:44pm
Toronto is known throughout Canada as a business powerhouse. It provides a whopping 10% of Canada’s entire GDP and has one of the world’s most reliable banking systems. Toronto is one of the most business-friendly places in the world. Statistics shows the number of active startups in select Canadian cities as of 2017. In 2017, the Toronto-Waterloo startup ecosystem had an estimated 2,100 to 2,700 startups operating. Toronto has become a major centre for artistic and creative industries such as film, design, music, movies and video games. It consistently vies with the much smaller city of Vancouver on the west coast for the title of Hollywood North and Silicon Valley North. Here are some of the…
5 Reasons Why Canada Is a Great Place to Run a Business
January 15th at 2:49pm
The facilities and culture in a country can greatly improve the chances of running a successful business. Even though there’s risk involved with running any business, many Canadians feel comfortable taking the plunge for this reason. At SharpShooter Funding – we’ve been serving businesses since 2015 and have helped over 2,300 businesses across 230 industries, including higher-risk industries such as trucking and construction, with fast, flexible, and reliable funding. From our experience and expertise, we believe that Canada is a great place to run a business for the following reasons: #1 Canada Has a Good Business Culture There are millions…
Expand Your Business with Merchant Cash Advance
January 14th at 11:19pm
Cash flow issues are a concern for most small and mid-sized business owners. In fact, many small business owners find it difficult to manage growth because of concerns about funds. Having access to the right funding makes it easier to support business growth. There are many different choices out there, but a merchant cash advance might be one you want to consider. Here’s how it works: A merchant cash advance provider gives you an upfront sum of cash in exchange for a slice of your future sales. Instead of making one fixed payment every month from a bank account over a set repayment period, with a merchant…
RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN CANADA
January 11th at 12:14am
Industry Canada’s definition of “small business” is firms that have fewer than 100 employees. Number of Businesses. • There are just over one million small businesses in Canada that have employees (excludes self-employed entrepreneurs). Ninety-eight percent of businesses in Canada have fewer than 100 employees. Small and medium-sized companies represent 99.8 percent of all companies and employ 64 percent of private sector workers in Canada. If you’re looking for help with funding, need advice for growing your business, or want to become a better marketer — these resources can help. 1. Chamber of Commerce In addition to the number of benefits that…
BUSINESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA
January 9th at 12:13am
Are you a professional/entrepreneur in Canada? There are lots of business networking opportunities in your area waiting for you and the services/products that you have to offer. Business networking simply refers to building and cultivating relationships with people of similar interests in ways that can benefit all parties. When early tribes swapped information about great hunting spots or fresh water sources, they were networking. Networking can also help you identify opportunities for partnerships, joint ventures, or new areas of expansion for your business. Visibility – You need to meet and communicate with potential clients and business partners on a regular…
Lethbridge – A Bright Choice for Entrepreneurs
January 4th at 12:54am
Lethbridge is the third-largest city in Alberta, Canada, by both population and land after Calgary and Edmonton. Not only that, but it is also the largest city in southern Alberta. It is the financial, commercial, industrial, and transportation hub of the southern Alberta. It is one of a few cities in Canada with two post-secondary institutions, which is why the town has a higher literacy rate. From having beautiful landscapes to being the backbone of the economy, Lethbridge is an ideal location for entrepreneurs. With that, here is why you need to go for working capital funding when starting a…
Alberta – A Province Full Of Business Opportunities
January 4th at 12:51am
Alberta is located in Western Canada and is the fourth most populous province in the country. It is also one of the three Prairie Provinces of Canada. Being said that, Alberta offers several opportunities for both startups and already existing businesses. The province’s cities, including Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer, offer some of the best business opportunities to entrepreneurs. Alberta is primarily known for having excellent alternative funding organizations. It helps entrepreneurs to start their own business. There are many kinds of funding available; however, bridge funding are quite popular in this region of Canada. So, if you are looking…
VANCOUVER BEST STARTUPS
January 3rd at 10:14pm
Located in west Canada and just over the border from the US tech hub of Seattle, Vancouver has its own rich heritage when it comes to technology, being the founding home of companies such as Flickr, Slack and Hootsuite. Vancouver is now on the industry map such that Bloomberg Businessweek has called it “the new tech hub,” a place offering “world-class talent and few immigration headaches” as well as “great views in a convenient time zone.” Rightfully so, as each startup has demonstrated rapid year-over-year growth and funding from a myriad of reputable VCs. Here are some successful startups in…