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Websites are essential for any small business, yet not everyone has the skills and knowledge necessary to build one from the ground up. From coding to designing, crafting a website from scratch can seem daunting. However, there are several website-building services available that offer a wide range of ready-made templates to use. Many of these […]
Some downtowns in Canadian cities feel emptier than ever. The so-called “retail apocalypse,” a term coined in 2017, has been an ongoing problem for several years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated the shuttering of retail spaces. Some brick-and-mortar spaces survived by rapidly adapting to a new retail landscape, such as restaurants converting into grocery […]
Consumers shop from all different types of businesses and are naturally curious about their purchases. This curiosity is heightened among ethically conscious shoppers who want to know how a business supplied a product, where it came from, and the materials used in production. These factors showcase the hard work it took for the product to […]
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is Canada’s oldest incorporated bank. It remains one of North America’s largest banks today, offering wealth management and personal, commercial and investment banking services. Read ahead to learn more about BMO’s history from the early 19th century to today. Early history BMO was founded in 1817 in Montreal and was […]
Canadians produce a lot of waste. The 2022 Global Waste Index found that Canada is one of the biggest waste-producing countries in the world. The survey also showed that most of our waste goes to landfills. Canada only scored 53.3 out of 100 for waste management, making it one of the worst countries surveyed. Canadian […]
In recent years, sustainable product sales have increased substantially. A report by TheRoundup found that Google searches related to sustainable products increased by around 130 per cent between 2017 and 2022. The report also found that 78 per cent of consumers believe sustainability is important, and 84 per cent say that poor environmental practices can […]
Learning is a life-long process. Many individuals return to school to refine their skills even after completing a degree. Some take courses to update or add to their current knowledge. Others venture into new learning opportunities to fill gaps in their knowledge. Regardless of the intention, continuing education is a viable option to help individuals […]
Many Canadians are tired of the recent rise in tipping. A study by the Angus Reid Institute found that 83 per cent of Canadians believe too many places are asking for tips these days. The same survey found this attitude in at least three-quarters of participants across all Canadian regions and demographics. While most Canadians […]
With rapid consumerism deeply immersing the 21st century, consumers can easily dismiss their moral compass as they shop. This is an indication of consumer culture, which describes a lifestyle whereby people view buying and selling goods as an important determiner of social organization, significance and meaning. This viewpoint plays a significant part in people’s outlook […]
Networking is an essential part of the business world. Studies have shown that networking improves job prospects, helps boost perceived value and increases access to industry information. If networking is important, why do so many people avoid it? According to Lizzie Sutton, a social media coordinator working for a Toronto-based tech company, there could be […]
