Business Resource Centre

5 Pandemic Habits That Are Here to Stay

The pandemic has changed how Canadian businesses operate. Here are five pandemic trends that are here to stay.

The Importance of Starting an Online Store in 2021

Customers have embraced online shopping, and starting an online store is increasingly important for a business’s success. If you’re looking to capitalize on this trend here’s everything to know.

How to Create a Business Plan in 2021

A step-by-step guide for how to write a business plan.

What You Need to Know About Pop-Up Restaurants

If you’re thinking about starting a pop-up restaurant, read this.

Competitor Analysis: A Definition and Guide

How to do a competitor analysis and why it’s important for your business

What is HST and Who Has to Charge It?

Learn more about harmonized sales tax and how it may apply to your business.

3 Important Invoice Management Tips for Small Businesses in 2021

Good invoice management encourages regular cash flow, eases accounting woes and saves you time.

How to Start a Business in 2021: A Simple Guide for New Business Owners

Learn how to start your business with this guide—covering everything from business plan creation to permits and legal obligations.

Hair Salon Ideas: Website, Event, and Marketing Ideas

Grow your business with these effective hair salon marketing ideas. Top hair salon ideas to bring in clients, including event and hair salon website ideas.

From the taproom to table-tops, Junction Craft Brewery taps into Square

Learn how Junction Craft Brewery implemented an online store, payments, inventory and scheduling overnight.

How to Optimize Your Menu for Takeout and Delivery

As social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic encourages more people to stay at home, adapting your food and drinks offerings to accommodate pickup and delivery can attract more customers and help open up a new revenue stream.

Transforming Your Business — Tips From the Experts

Learn how local businesses are pivoting their approach and transforming their businesses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Small Businesses with Mighty Hearts

COVID has brought many small business owners across Canada to the brink of closing up shop for good. Community leaders discuss the future of small business in Canada, how owners can adapt, and other tips for fellow entrepreneurs.

What Is a Contactless Payment?

Here’s some information about what contactless payments are all about and why they’re so secure.

The Power of Local

We partnered with Nextdoor Canada on a webinar series featuring conversations with business owners and industry experts. Hear how they have harnessed power of the neighbourhood to support and grow their businesses.

The Homebody Products Shoppers Are Buying More of

The pandemic has turned everybody into a homebody. To give you insight into the trending products you might want to sell, we combed through Square data to identify the comfort items shoppers are buying more of.

The Key to Scheduling Employees — Tips from the Experts

Employee scheduling may be harder because of COVID-19, so it’s important to get strategic about your team’s schedules. Here are some employee scheduling techniques for unpredictable times.

Ghost Kitchens: Should You Open One for Your Restaurant?

Here’s a look at what ghost kitchens are and how they may (or may not) fit within your restaurant business.