Google adverts under fire as small businesses say they cannot compete

  Google finds its self in hot water as small businesses are coming forward to say they cannot compete due to how prominent Google makes certain adverts Smaller businesses are saying prominence is being given to larger companies as they can spend more on advertising. Google currently holds 90% of global internet searches and is…

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New PayPal study shows acceleration of ecommerce among small Canadian businesses

  A study conducted by PayPal has shown the rapid rate of ecommerce growth in Canada and how it has accelerated with small businesses across the country Titled ‘Business of Change: PayPal Canada Small Business Study’, the findings show that two in three (67%) surveyed accept payment online, and just under half (47%) have only…

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Online shopping set to break record in 2020, according to new data

Statistics Canada’s new data shows that ecommerce doubled between February and May of this year, though growth has slowed since reaching CA$4 billion in May Despite slowing, it is still estimated to beat 2019’s total ecommerce sales of $305 billion. This figure includes business-to-business sales as well as retail purchases Last year, online sales made…

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Hamilton’s brick and mortar business shift to ecommerce scheme

  Business across the city have joined up to HometownHub.com, a ecommerce platforms that allows stores from around Hamilton to sell online. Many traditional brick and mortar business had struggled due to effects of Covid-19. The scheme is aiming to boost trade and keep stores connected with customers. Created by HamiltonRising.com and ShopEatPlay.com, the free…

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Canadian Tire sees 400% increase in ecommerce but records second quarter loss

  The company recorded online sales up 400% to C$600 million, beating the entire total ecommerce sales for all of 2019 Canadian Tire also recorded increased retail sales for the second quarter of this year, up 1.7% to nearly C$4.4 million. Excluding petroleum sales, overall retail sales rose 9.3% Despite this though, the company suffered…

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Shopify partners with Canadian government for ‘Go Digital Canada’ campaign

  The Government of Canada has launched the campaign to help support small business move and adapt to online operations in the wake of Covid-19 Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Mary Ng said “Our government is working hard to harness this entrepreneurial spirit and help Canadians turn their innovative ideas into…

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