Don’t miss out! Canada United Weekend Aug 28-30

Canada United is a nationwide campaign to get Canadians to shop or dine with you August 28, 29 and 30. And now, Canada United will be giving away 25 $10,000 cash prizes to Canadians shopping or dining with local businesses during the 3-day Canada United Weekend*. You can tell your customers that spending with you could earn them a chance to win!

ShopHERE continues to help small businesses and artists in Ontario engage customers online!

We're excited to celebrate our local small businesses with Canada United this weekend! It doesn't stop here. To extend our support, the ShopHERE Program powered by Google program will continue to be available to small businesses and artists across Ontario into 2021. Along with Canada United this weekend, we encourage you to refer a small business to the program where they will receive 1:1 help in building or revamping their online store, dedicated training and other perks (like free ad credit)!
 
Shop Local. Shop Small. ShopHERE.
 

A Beginners Guide to Small Business Bookkeeping

Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping is the backbone of any successful small business. No matter what type of business you operate, an understanding of bookkeeping best practices is essential for keeping your business running smoothly, now and in the future.

Eight remote working essentials to stay productive

The second in our Keep your business moving securely series, this post offers eight remote working essentials to help you stay focused, productive, and secure from home. You can try out these tips at your business and/or share this post with anyone who may be procrastinating!

E-commerce gives Lakeside Livin’ room to grow

When Rose Luxton opened Lakeside Livin’ Home Decor in the heart of Oakville’s Bronte Village BIA two and a half years ago, she knew it was just the start – in a decades time there’d be more shops, maybe even dotting the country. E-commerce was written into the plan, at the five-year mark. But last winter, it started to feel too far away.

Read their story here...

 More Updates From HQ

Why Your Business Needs An Online Store: Webinar

 Sept 3, 11:30am  Online

ShopHERE powered by Google provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away. In this webinar you will get the answers to the top questions we’ve received about the ShopHERE program

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Maximizing Your Online Advertising Budget: Webinar

 Sept 10, 7:00pm  Online

You don't need a big budget to get noticed online - you just need creativity! Businesses are using bootstrap digital marketing techniques to amplify their message online. In this workshop, you'll learn the tricks and tools needed to market your business effectively on a budget.

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As the Digital Main Street Program continues to expand across Ontario, please take a look at our full events calendar for events in your local community. 

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 Regional Events Across Ontario with Camp Tech + OBIAA

Digital Main Street is a program created and run by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Area's (TABIA), in partnership with direct support from the City of Toronto that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and our Digital Service Squad, a team of street-level team members who help main street businesses grow and manage their operations through technology.