"Shop Talk" Podcast

The leaves are turning, the air is getting cooler, pumpkin spice is flowing and Christmas music is playing everywhere! These are all signs that holiday shopping season is fast approaching.

October is Small Business Month. Al is joined by co-host Tanya Nagi, Manager, Social Media at Moneris to talk about Moneris’ ‘Call For Small’ grant initiative for small businesses.

In this month’s episode, Al speaks with Gbemi Akande, Director of Innovation at Elevate. Learn about how Elevate is helping Canadian tech start-ups and fueling innovation in Canada.

The way customers pay for goods and services has changed drastically. The events of the past two years has accelerated that change. But what about Business-to-Business transactions?

Tourist season in Canada is short, so small businesses in that sector need to make the most of the few months they have to welcome those out-of-town visitors.

The beginning of summer can be an expensive time of year. Folks prepping their outdoor areas for entertaining, landscaping, buying that new BBQ or shed. These are all big purchases.

The month of May signals many beginnings, the beginning of warmer weather, flowers, budding trees, and for many, it’s a great time to begin a new job.