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From Startup to Success: The Founders of AppArmor Share Their Story
David Sinkinson and Chris Sinkinson, co-founders of AppArmor Mobile, shared their journey of building a leading safety app platform without early funding in a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine.
By self-funding through side hustles and leveraging their niche B2B market, they avoided the need for significant upfront capital.…
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🔑 Jason Murray: 20 Years of Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusive Leadership
In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jason Murray, Founder and Managing Partner of BES Executive Search, reflects on his 20-year journey reshaping how organizations hire, assess, and lead talent. From pushing for diverse leadership…
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How merchants are quietly building profit margins with extended warranties
The smart money moves to protection
Something interesting happened when ProSource—America’s largest consumer electronics buying group—sat down to choose a product protection partner for their 575 retailers.
They didn’t just pick the cheapest option or the one with the…
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🚀 Want to scale your sales systems?
Catch Maheen Bari as she sits down with Andrew Devlin of ScaleTech CRO on the CanadianSME Podcast for a deep dive into sales strategies that fuel growth.
Insights you’ll gain:
🚀 Moving past founder-led sales
💼 Building infrastructure for steady revenue
🔑 Using fractional sales leadership for success
🎧 Listen to the…
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Leading in Cybersecurity as a Black Founder
Ian Evans (E-Tech CEO) built a #1 Canadian MSP from solo 2005 startup to North America-wide cybersecurity leader for SMBs/nonprofits—credibility + resilience conquered 16-hour days, cash crunches, and scaling risks.
Key growth hurdles overcome:
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Early trust: Proved enterprise service solo amid…
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🌟 Meet Nadine Ann Marie Spencer, this month’s Business Woman of the Month! 🌟
Nadine Spencer, CEO & President of BrandEQ Group Inc., is a trailblazer in social change marketing and a passionate advocate for Black business and women’s empowerment. Her work combines entrepreneurship with purpose-driven impact, elevating brands while addressing…
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Unlocking Success: Balla Media’s Trailblazing Approach to Digital Advertising
As communications are incentivized with social media, digital advertising is taking over with unprecedented fervour. This is partly due to the world rapidly shifting to the digital realm; businesses are now seeking novel ways to promote their products and… Read more -
Building inclusion for better business
Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Unity campaign equips SMEs with free tools to build 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion—tackling talent shortages, turnover, and innovation gaps amid Gen Z/Millennial demands.
SME business case:
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Talent wars: 40% reject employers misaligned with values; toxic cultures spike stress—inclusion =…
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💼 Is your business truly valued correctly?
Explore how entrepreneurs can bridge the gap between financial planning and real-time data with Kripa Anand on the CanadianSME Podcast, featuring Trevor Greenway of interVal.
Key discussion points:
🚀 Moving beyond traditional valuations
📊 Continuous visibility into business value
💡 Smart decisions powered…
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Ganiyat Oyesomi-Daibu on Expanding Wangdao Bistro with a Purpose
In a recent interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Ganiyat Oyesomi-Daibu,
founder of Wangdao Bistro, shared the unique inspiration behind her venture. Ganiyat observed a growing demand for both African and Asian cuisines in her community and noticed a gap in the local market.
With a vision to blend the rich, spicy flavours of…
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