CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Dedicated support for start-ups and scaleups

Recently OVHcloud Start-Up Program Opens Up To Scaleups For Its 2020 Edition After a successful 4 years effectively supporting over 2000 startups around the world, the newly named "OVHcloud Startup Program" relaunches in 2020 and marks the start of an improved program. Startups who join the 1-year program will receive specific tech support and credits on OVHcloud products right from the get-go. Together with a strong ecosystem of business partners, the OVHcloud startup Program provides reli...

Cyber Security Tips for Small Business

Hi everyone, this is Sheliza Yacoob from CanadianSME business magazine, please join me in welcoming, Anne Genge CEO of Alexio Corporation, Alexio is Canada's Cyber Risk Solution for Healthcare & Small Business Anne is 2020 CDM 'Most Innovative Woman in Cybersecurity'. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with a specialization in healthcare. She also holds certifications for HIPAA Security and PCI Compliance. With over 20 years of experience, Anne knows the challenges healthca...

Small Business chat with Lori Darlington

Royal Bank of Canada, last week announced the results of Canada United, a nationwide movement to support Canada’s local and small businesses during COVID-19.  The movement featured more than 70 corporate brands, the national network of the Canadian Chambers of Commerce, and Canadian business associations who rallied together in support of Canada’s small and local businesses. Cities across the country also did their part, with 44 municipalities making official proclamations in honor of the C...

Helping Canadian Moms in Business During COVID-19

Hi Everyone, this is Sheliza Yacoob from CanadiaSME Small Business Magazine, please join me in welcoming Anna Sinclair – a mom of 2 boys under 4 – who started an initiative for moms who own small businesses and have been impacted by COVID who deserve the chance to keep going. She started the company The Total Mom Inc. in 2017 after she wasn't getting the support she needed as a working mom which led her to produce The Total Mom Show which was the first-ever large-scale holistic festival for ...

Business woman of the month - Cara Hirsch, Founder of Hirsch + Associates

CanadianSME small business magazine has always encouraged and supported women entrepreneurship. It is our goal and mission to support and promote women entrepreneurs across Canada. Today, we had a chat with our businesswoman of the month, Cara Hirsch, Founder of Hirsch + Associates, and discussed the opportunities and challenges women entrepreneurs face.   The 31-year-old Winnipeg native started her namesake real estate consulting company, Hirsch + Associates, in January 2019 after leavin...

How Moneris is making it Easier for Small Businesses to Move Online

We had the opportunity to chat with Patrick Diab, Chief Product Officer, Moneris on their new initiative to help small businesses to move online easier, Moneris Online. Moneris Online allows small businesses to use Bookmark’s Artificial Intelligence Design Assistant (AiDA) to build a personalized, fully functional website in a matter of minutes. To complete the e-commerce site, Moneris Checkout and fraud protection tools like Moneris Kount and 3-D Secure are integrated into the shopping car...

Small business chat with Hon.Mary Ng Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade

Miki Velemirovich, President of Cargo, had a chat with Honourable Mary Ng Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, and discussed export promotion, women entrepreneurship.

Tech Adoption for Small Business

In this episode, we chatted with Chris Fabes, Canadian Channel Leader for Lenovo North America, and discussed about the products Lenovo offers to small business owners to work efficiently, also his thoughts on how the global pandemic is inspiring new innovations in the tech industry. About Chris Fabes; Big picture and out of the box thinker with a hunger for constant learning, customer experience, and true focus on people being the best asset and most valuable currency. He is a bilingual, ...

The PR specialist - LINDSAY NAHMIACHE

Recently we  had the opportunity to chat with  Lindsay Nahmiache, CEO of Jive PR + Digital. Recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by the Financial Post, an Enterprising Women of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, PROFIT: Top Female Entrepreneurs, and ambassador to UN for Women's Entrepreneurship, Lindsay helps companies create financial and social impact in the brand and entertainment industries. As co-founder and CEO of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning public relations agency in Los...

Embracing Technology with Vala Afshar

TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN ESSENTIAL IN HELPING CANADIAN BUSINESSES ADAPT AND THRIVE, IN ORDER TO STAY COMPETITIVE DURING THESE TIMES AND CONTINUE SERVING THEIR CUSTOMERS. *Salesforce Canada and Maru/Blue Omnibus Data - June 10-25, 2020 ● 83% of businesses agree that technology has allowed their business to quickly pivot and adapt in today’s business environment ● Six in 10 businesses who were prepared to reopen felt ready to do so because they were able to use technology to quickly pivot ● Whe...

Leadership Thoughts with Anne De Aragon

Today we had the chance to chat with Anne De Aragon the Vice President and Country Manager for GoDaddy Canada Anne De Aragon is the Vice President and Country Manager for GoDaddy Canada, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs. In this role, she is responsible for all GoDaddy operations in Canada, leading the charge on business strategy and growth in Canada. Anne De Aragon joined GoDaddy in 2015 bringing her expertise of the small business and entrepreneurial landscape in Canada to...

Discussing marketing for small businesses with Tara Hunt

Today, we have TARA HUNT, CEO + PARTNER, TRULY INC Tara is a digital marketing "native" (meaning she’s been working in digital since 1992, not that she’s a millennial) with over 19 years of experience, the author of one of the first books on how the social web is changing business and a professional public speaker. She has also created and executed proven digital and social strategies across multiple industries. She not only talks the talk of building community and creating content online,...

Leadership Thoughts with Colin McIsaac

Today we are with Colin McIsaac, Executive & General Manager at Lenovo Canada As Lenovo’s General  Manager of Canada, Colin is responsible for sales, operations, culture, strategy and customer satisfaction of the region. He has overall P&L responsibility for Commercial, SMB and Consumer products through all major routes to market. Colin’s 23 years of experience spans multiple roles, opportunities, and experiences in the technology business. He has held numerous key leadership positions in b...

Exclusive talk with Nicholas Reichenbach, Founder and CEO, Flow Alkaline Spring Water

Hello Everone, this is Sheliza from CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, please join me in welcoming Nicholas Reichenbach, Founder, and CEO of Flow Alkaline Spring Water. Nicholas Reichenbach, 42, is the founder and CEO of Flow Water, an Ontario-based company that packages alkaline spring water in eco-friendly Tetra Paks in Aurora, Ont. A seasoned executive & serial start-up, investor and consumer product entrepreneur, Nicholas has built a robust track record, founding, creating and build...

Discussing Challenges & Opportunities with Nunzio Presta

Please join me in welcoming Nunzio Presta. Nunzio Presta is an ex pro hockey player turned entrepreneur! He is also the Founder & CEO of BizON, an online marketplace with over 10,000 active users looking to buy, sell and grow businesses or franchises every day. Nunzio is equipped with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to identifying, building and funding businesses – in addition to being a thought leader on social selling, digital marketing, leadership & entrepreneurship through acquisiti...

Where is the SME market heading?

Hello everyone, this is Sheliza from CanadianSMe Small Business Magazine, please join me in welcoming Miki Velemirovich, president of Cargo. Today we are discussing how big brands can get connected to small businesses during these challenging times and help them in their journey of surviving, reviving and thriving. Miki Velemirovich is the President of Cargo, a full-service marketing and advertising agency that specializes in helping big brands market to small businesses. Cargo is an exper...

Thought Leadership with Hon. Perrin Beatty, President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Today we are talking to Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Salesforce recently announced 62 businesses received the $10,000.00 grant from the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. More than 1100 small businesses across Canada applied to the relief fund. The recipients best demonstrated their financial strain, how the business will use the grant to change or innovate, how the change or innovation will sustain th...

Establishing Your Brand Purpose with Priya Chopra

Born and raised in Montreal with an East Indian heritage, Priya Chopra is the founder and CEO of 1Milk2Sugars, a thriving public relations agency specializing in influencer marketing, social media and media relations. Priya launched 1Milk2Sugars in 2012 and expanded its footprint within a year, making it one of Montreal’s only boutique agencies to penetrate the national media hub of Toronto. During that same period, Priya helmed the creation of 1Milk2Sugars’ social media division, giving her...

Small Business Chat with Dan Kelly

CanadianSME had the opportunity to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses with Dan Kelly, he also discussed the initiatives CFIB has implemented to help small businesses reopen smoothly.

Effective Leadership in Virtual Teams

CanadianSME had the opportunity to chat with David Smith and David Town, from Virtual Leadership Matters, they are offering a COMPLIMENTARY Virtual Interactive 1-hour Learning Session where you can Gain powerful insights from expert professionals ready to help you successfully navigate the unknowns of managing virtual teams in order to maintain and enhance Productivity.

Exclusive chat with Steve McLellan, CEO at Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

CanadianSME had a chat with Steve McLellan, CEO of Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and discussed how the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is helping Saskatchewan businesses to adapt to the new normal.

Advice on re-opening small businesses by Rocco Rossi

CanadianSME had the opportunity to chat with Rocco Rossi, President & CEO of Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).

Exclusive chat with Fab Dolan, Head of Marketing, Google Canada

CanadianSME discussed how Google Canada is helping 50,000 Canadian small businesses get online by 2021 with Fab Dolan, the head of marketing at Google Canada.

Adapting to New Normal with Jamie Hoobanoff