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5 Takeaways from OnDeck Canada’s First Partner Event

Providing Canadian Small Business with great service and access to capital is a top priority for OnDeck.  We greatly value our partner network that allows us to reach small businesses and we are always looking for innovative ways to bring…

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Q&A with Dr. Reed Shiraki of Honor Box

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Reed Shiraki, the owner of Honor Box Chiropractic, a practice in Pearl City, Hawaii. (yes, we’re jealous!) His business story is inspiring and I hope you enjoy it. 1. Tell us…

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Business Opportunity Called, Sue Kolupar Answered

Sue Kolupar spent 36 years in the medical field at a practice, and her daughters were in a German dance group and went to a formal ball every year. That meant that each year she had to look for dresses.…

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6 Steps to Help You Think More Strategically

Building a Business Strategy for 2018 Thinking strategically and building a business strategy is an important exercise for all businesses—large and small. Unfortunately, many small business owners aren’t sure where to start, how a more strategic approach will impact their…

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12 Quick Ideas to Make The Holidays Work for Your Small Business and Your Family

Separation between work and home lives is a myth for most small business owners. (You’re likely living proof of this constant battle.) Time is your most valuable possession and the holiday season makes the overwhelming demand of your time much…

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Small Business Budgeting for the New Year

Even if your business is not what is typically identified as a “seasonal” business, your business likely ebbs and flows with seasonal fluctuations—at least that’s been my experience over the last 35 or so years. Fortunately, after a couple of…

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Cash Flow: What Business Owners Should Know

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. Without cash, it’s hard to purchase inventory, pay employees, and ultimately keep the doors open. In fact, according to PreferredCFO.com, 82% of small businesses fail because of poor cash flow management skills…

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Getting into The Holiday Spirit: Tips from an Ottawa Restaurateur on Preparing for the Busiest Season of the Year

The holiday season is typically the busiest time of year for Canadian small business owners, especially those in the restaurant industry. A 2017 Canadian Holiday Outlook Report from PwC Canada found that 58% of Canadian consumers plan to shop with…

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3 Unexpected Ways Business Owners are Wasting Time

Here you are, coffee in hand, ready to tackle your store’s to-do list. But before you know it, you’re dealing with an order that came in unexpectedly, recounting last night’s cash report because it doesn’t add up and covering for…

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