Everywhere you look, there’s another headline telling small business owners they need to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) or get left behind. But if you’re running a retail shop in London, a plumbing business in Barrie, or a consulting firm in Toronto, you don't have time to learn complex coding or build custom software.

You need tools that save you time, keep your costs down, and don't require a computer science degree to use.

When provincial budgets are announced, the headlines are usually full of big numbers and legal jargon. But as a small business owner in Ontario, you really just want to know two things: Does this apply to me? and How does it impact my day-to-day operations?

The Ontario minimum wage increases on October 1 2025. This guide can help your small business make the transition smooth!

Bookkeeping and accounting are closely related fields and are often confused or blended together. As a business owner, you almost certainly should have a professional in each of these fields supporting your work. A bookkeeper and an accountant who both understand your goals and who can work well together can be a huge asset to your business. 

Owning a small business comes with many rewards. Not only do you get to be your boss, but you also get to do what makes you happy. Despite the perks of being a small business owner, there are also challenges to overcome. Managing finances is one of the challenging parts of owning a small business.

Having opened the doors of their flagship store in Kerr village in 2018, Juan and Laura threw themselves into their community and brought freshly roasted Colombian coffee to the heart of Oakville, ON.

We are a completely handmade baby and kids apparel and accessories business! We make lots of grow with me clothing to last longer and our specialty waterproof bandana bibs prevent the drool soaking through to the outfit (and the sensitive skin) underneath.

When it comes to your company’s network, choosing high quality cabling and connectors is as important as the method in which it is installed. At Millside, we work closely with our clients to ensure the entire process runs as seamless as possible, so you can get back to work in an efficiently run office!

“I consistently reach out and share my own experiences with others because I would want someone to do the same for me when I have questions or feel unsure. My eagerness to share and help is genuine and comes from a place of caring. I've experienced hardship and difficult times in my own life and I know what it's like to be alone.”

We process payroll for small businesses across Canada. All inclusive payroll processing, employees receive direct deposit, remittances looked after, one invoice to pay. Easy, cost effective, professional, and a great way to free up your time.

With low up-front costs, reliability of the cloud and the knowledge that your phone system will always be up-to-date with the latest software, a hosted solution can be great option for your business. The convenience of readily communicating with people from any location is what makes superior technology a vital part of your organization.

BarterPay is Partnering with organizations in our community to introduce the Hamilton/Halton Small Business Grant opportunity. Combined, we are giving away over $2,000,000 in BarterPay Credits to local businesses.

Figuring out how we can clasp onto our identities while trying to be all the things for all the people is the greatest skill we will manage to pull out of this time of overextension and constant questioning, and it’s ok if we’re still struggling to navigate these waves.

The delicious offerings of food trucks have steadily grown in popularity over recent years. The concept of running a food business on wheels is a desirable, viable option for many culinary entrepreneurs. But as with any business, opening up a food truck is a process that requires much hard work.

I think Employers need to be innovative and creative in retaining employees while developing a team and culture that will support business growth. As it's becoming much more accepted that it's important to leverage the team, I'm looking forward to more business owners being open to trying new engagement strategies as they grow.

Nicole Teeter Business Services was formed several years ago. I had a large desire to have the ability to work from anywhere, after having previously owned a business I recognized that there are many small business owners and entrepreneurs who required back office support but did not need to have a full or part time employee.