• Char Care Aesthetics

    Char Care Aesthetics

    Meet Charlie, Aesthetician and Owner of Char Care Aesthetics. Our many years in Hospitality has brought her to the beauty industry combining her passion for skin care with working and...

    Char Care Aesthetics

    Meet Charlie, Aesthetician and Owner of Char Care Aesthetics. Our many years in Hospitality has brought her to the beauty industry combining her passion for skin care with working and...

  • 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

    2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

    2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program On June 15th, the federal government announced its plans to fund Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship program. Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) will lead this initiative. The...

    2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

    2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program On June 15th, the federal government announced its plans to fund Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship program. Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) will lead this initiative. The...

  • Small Business Wildfire Relief Program

    Small Business Wildfire Relief Program

    Small Business Wildfire Relief Program Small business owners who received a mandatory notice to evacuate or were closed for at least 5 days because of the recent fires in Halifax...

    Small Business Wildfire Relief Program

    Small Business Wildfire Relief Program Small business owners who received a mandatory notice to evacuate or were closed for at least 5 days because of the recent fires in Halifax...

  • Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia

    Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia

    INDIGENOUS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND (IWEF) CCAB’s Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund is presented by LNG Canada with a contribution from Paper Excellence. The fund is open to Indigenous women-owned businesses that...

    Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia

    INDIGENOUS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND (IWEF) CCAB’s Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund is presented by LNG Canada with a contribution from Paper Excellence. The fund is open to Indigenous women-owned businesses that...

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  • Grant 101 for small business owners

    Grant 101 for small business owners

    Grant 101 for small business owners "Cash is crucial for any business. It’s the lifeline to its operations and future success. Entrepreneurs who remain resourceful can receive this funding effectively....

    Grant 101 for small business owners

    Grant 101 for small business owners "Cash is crucial for any business. It’s the lifeline to its operations and future success. Entrepreneurs who remain resourceful can receive this funding effectively....

  • Interest Rate Hikes

    Interest Rate Hikes

    Interest Rate Hikes and what to do as a Small Business Owners? In our current economy, inflation continues to stay high. Nationwide, goods, and services remain expensive and sovereign debt...

    Interest Rate Hikes

    Interest Rate Hikes and what to do as a Small Business Owners? In our current economy, inflation continues to stay high. Nationwide, goods, and services remain expensive and sovereign debt...

  • Buying A Business Checklist

    Buying A Business Checklist

    Are you planning to Buying A Business? When buying a business, there are some essential things that you need to take into consideration. However, before diving into a due diligence...

    Buying A Business Checklist

    Are you planning to Buying A Business? When buying a business, there are some essential things that you need to take into consideration. However, before diving into a due diligence...

  • Where you should spend money to grow your business?

    Where you should spend money to grow your busin...

    Where you should spend money to grow your business? There are several key areas where a business can invest its resources to foster growth and success. Here are some suggestions:...

    Where you should spend money to grow your busin...

    Where you should spend money to grow your business? There are several key areas where a business can invest its resources to foster growth and success. Here are some suggestions:...

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  • Tips to succeed as a woman entrepreneur

    Tips to succeed as a woman entrepreneur

    Did you know women represent 20% of small business owners? That’s a 1 to 5 ratio compared to men. In today’s modern working world, women still face gender inequalities that...

    Tips to succeed as a woman entrepreneur

    Did you know women represent 20% of small business owners? That’s a 1 to 5 ratio compared to men. In today’s modern working world, women still face gender inequalities that...

  • Canada's Digital Adoption Program

    Canada's Digital Adoption Program

    Did you know about the Canada's Digital Adoption Program?  Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and access information. In Nova Scotia,...

    Canada's Digital Adoption Program

    Did you know about the Canada's Digital Adoption Program?  Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and access information. In Nova Scotia,...

  • How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?

    How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?

    How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?  As a small business owner, you may be wondering how much you should budget for digital marketing expenses. Digital marketing can be...

    How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?

    How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?  As a small business owner, you may be wondering how much you should budget for digital marketing expenses. Digital marketing can be...

  • Marketing Basics for your Small Business

    Marketing Basics for your Small Business

    Marketing today matters more than ever. In order to separate your business or product from the crowd, you’ll need a solid and creative marketing plan. As your business continues to...

    Marketing Basics for your Small Business

    Marketing today matters more than ever. In order to separate your business or product from the crowd, you’ll need a solid and creative marketing plan. As your business continues to...

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  • Facebook ads vs. boosting a post... What is the difference?

    Facebook ads vs. boosting a post... What is the...

    “What’s the difference between a Facebook Ad and a Boosted Post?” If you are new to advertising your business on Facebook, continue reading to find out! Boosted Posts: Boosting a...

    Facebook ads vs. boosting a post... What is the...

    “What’s the difference between a Facebook Ad and a Boosted Post?” If you are new to advertising your business on Facebook, continue reading to find out! Boosted Posts: Boosting a...

  • Choosing the Right Social Media Platform For Your Business

    Choosing the Right Social Media Platform For Yo...

    With over 4.2 billion active social media users around the world, social media platforms have become the go-to place for marketing your small business. Use of social media platforms as...

    Choosing the Right Social Media Platform For Yo...

    With over 4.2 billion active social media users around the world, social media platforms have become the go-to place for marketing your small business. Use of social media platforms as...

  • Creating Content For Your Business

    Creating Content For Your Business

    After setting up social media profiles for your business, one of the most challenging hurdles is creating quality content to share with your audience. In order to fully take advantage...

    Creating Content For Your Business

    After setting up social media profiles for your business, one of the most challenging hurdles is creating quality content to share with your audience. In order to fully take advantage...

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  • Starting a New Business in Rural HRM

    Starting a New Business in Rural HRM

    Are you Starting a New Business in Rural HRM? CBDC Blue Water | Community Futures is here to help businesses through every step of their journey. Whether you’re in ideation...

    Starting a New Business in Rural HRM

    Are you Starting a New Business in Rural HRM? CBDC Blue Water | Community Futures is here to help businesses through every step of their journey. Whether you’re in ideation...

  • Next Step? Industry and Market.

    Next Step? Industry and Market.

    Next Step? Industry and Market.  Last week we looked at what goes into starting a business plan. This week I want to look at the next steps of your plan...

    Next Step? Industry and Market.

    Next Step? Industry and Market.  Last week we looked at what goes into starting a business plan. This week I want to look at the next steps of your plan...

  • What is business model canvas?

    What is business model canvas?

    What is business model canvas?  A business model canvas is a visual presentation of your business model, with all the key strategic elements. It’s an overview of your company, customers, revenue...

    What is business model canvas?

    What is business model canvas?  A business model canvas is a visual presentation of your business model, with all the key strategic elements. It’s an overview of your company, customers, revenue...

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  • How to Manage Holiday Time Off

    How to Manage Holiday Time Off

    How to Manage Holiday Time Off "Ah, the Holidays, you are probably struggling with the multiple requests for time off or even if you are self-employed you don’t have to...

    How to Manage Holiday Time Off

    How to Manage Holiday Time Off "Ah, the Holidays, you are probably struggling with the multiple requests for time off or even if you are self-employed you don’t have to...