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Canadian SME CanadianSME Business Magazine was created through the passion and admiration for entrepreneurs.

With an aim to contribute to the development of Canada’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), CMarketing Inc is a marketing agency and a boutique business management company progressing rapidly in its scope. By acknowledging a firm reliance of the Canadian economy over its SMEs, the agency has launched a magazine with the pure focus of the furtherance of Canadian SMEs and to assist their progress with the scheduled token of enlightenment through the magazine’s pertinent content.

09/12/2025

🌍 The future of SMEs lies at the intersection of AI, talent & diversity.

Join Kripa Anand in the latest CanadianSME Podcast as we dive into AI, talent & diversity—and their impact on the future of SMEs. Our guest, Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder of the Diversity Institute and Research Lead at the Future Skills Centre, shares insights on talent, AI, resilience, and diversity as growth drivers.

✨ Key Highlights:

👉 The future of work and strategies to retain talent
👉 Practical steps for AI adoption in SMEs
👉 Resilience strategies during economic uncertainty

🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://smbpodcast.ca/upskill-or-hire-the-sme-playbook-for-the-future-of-work/

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We want to thank our sponsors: RBC, UPS, Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga , and ADP

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

09/12/2025

🌱 Innovation happens when sustainability meets technology.

In our latest CanadianSME Small Business Podcast conversation, hosted by Maheen Bari, we highlight the inspiring journey of Yaseen Al-Taie, engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of MintLeaf.

✨ Key Highlights:

✅ From aerospace engineer to resilient entrepreneur
✅ Eco-friendly packaging made in Ontario
✅ The future of sustainable packaging and blockchain innovation

🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/rhlO0W29DQ4

We want to thank our sponsors: RBC, UPS, Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga, and ADP

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca



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09/12/2025

On today’s CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, we’re joined by Ali Masoud, Senior Finance Solution Architect at Talan.

✨ Key Highlights:
🔹 Why agile cash flow management is vital for SMBs
🔹 How finance leaders bridge strategy and digital innovation
🔹 Lessons from SAP Cloud ERP implementations

🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://smbpodcast.ca/forecasting-automation-agility-the-sap-advantage-for-modern-finance/

You can also listen to this podcast on the following:
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dz__SCa
Apple: https://lnkd.in/ggmYX42w
Google: https://lnkd.in/gCXKwzj
iHeart: https://lnkd.in/gpj98n4D
Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gkaCkvCF

We want to thank our sponsors: RBC, UPS, Google , A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga , and ADP

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

In this September 2025 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, we shine a spotlight on innovation and technology...
09/12/2025

In this September 2025 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, we shine a spotlight on innovation and technology, exploring how forward-thinking solutions are transforming small businesses across Canada. From artificial intelligence to retail tech and emerging future trends, this issue provides actionable insights and practical guidance for entrepreneurs striving to grow smarter and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

We are proud to feature Caroline Codsi, IAS.A., ICD.D., Founder and Chief Equity Officer of Women in Governance, as our Business Woman of the Month, highlighting her inspiring leadership and advocacy in driving equity and inclusion across the business community. Our founder, SK Uddin, also had the opportunity to interview Asma Aziz from Intel Corporation Canada, offering an in-depth perspective on the future of AI in Canada and its potential to empower Indigenous SMEs with innovative solutions.

Other features in this edition include More Growth, Less Hassle: Why PC-as-a-Service+ is a Game-Changer for Small Businesses by Canon Canada Inc., Riipen FuturePath: Scalable Talent Solutions Every Canadian Startup Should Know About, The Story & Inspiration by Wrk.com, and WBE Canada – Focus Forward through Advocacy, Certification, Development and Engagement. Each article showcases innovation, scalability, and leadership, providing readers with inspiration and tools to drive growth in their own ventures.

As we look forward to Small Business Summit 2025, presented by Amazon Business on October 24th, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, this edition emphasizes the critical role of technology, innovation, and leadership in shaping the next generation of Canadian SMEs.

A special thank you to our partners RBC, UPS, ADP and Google for their ongoing commitment to empowering small businesses in Canada.

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the vision, ingenuity, and determination that are defining Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Please read the complete edition here:
https://lnkd.in/eMnJ46AA

09/12/2025

🚀 AI & Financial Strategies for Canadian SMEs!

Join Maheen Bari in the latest edition of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, part of the AI for SMBs series, where we dive into a dynamic conversation with Cathy Tracey, Area Vice President of Sales at Sage Intacct and Azrah Manji-Savin CEO & Co-Founder of Syzl, on AI’s role in financial decision-making, AI literacy, and solving the financial blind spots hindering small businesses.

📊 Key Highlights:

⚡ Financial Blind Spots: Azrah shares how SMEs can address gaps in their financial understanding
⚡ AI Literacy: How non-technical SMEs can use AI to streamline financial decision-making
⚡ Hospitality Sector: Azrah discusses why AI and fintech are critical for the hospitality industry

🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/5axoLYnRzuI

We want to thank our sponsors: RBC, UPS, Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga, and ADP

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

09/12/2025

📲 The creator economy is reshaping how brands connect.

In this edition of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand, we speak with Gabe Mederos, Vice President, Creator Marketing at Edelman.

✨ Key Highlights:

1️⃣ The evolution of creator marketing and why it matters today
2️⃣ Building long-term, trust-driven creator partnerships
3️⃣ Edelman’s innovative programs for brands like Samsung and Microsoft

🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/bGxFcNt_2V0

We want to thank our sponsor: RBC, UPS , Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga , and ADP.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

📲 The creator economy is reshaping how brands connect.In this edition of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted ...
09/12/2025

📲 The creator economy is reshaping how brands connect.

In this edition of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand, we speak with Gabe Mederos, Vice President, Creator Marketing at Edelman.

✨ Key Highlights:

1️⃣ The evolution of creator marketing and why it matters today
2️⃣ Building long-term, trust-driven creator partnerships
3️⃣ Edelman’s innovative programs for brands like Samsung and Microsoft

🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/bGxFcNt_2V0

We want to thank our sponsor: RBC, UPS , Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga , and ADP.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we’re diving into the dynamic world of creator and influencer marketing, exp...

09/12/2025

Today’s UPS Small Business of the Day is No Pong, a Canadian brand transforming personal care with all-natural, plastic-free deodorant.

✨ Why No Pong stands out:

👉 Effective, all-day freshness without harsh chemicals

👉 Eco-friendly packaging that reduces waste

👉 Sustainable and natural ingredients for your health

👉 Supports conscious, innovative living

Make the switch to a healthier choice for you and the planet.

🌐 Learn more at nopong.ca

Want your business to be featured?
Apply here: https://forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-small-business

09/11/2025

Meet Soteria by BIASafe AI. Soteria brings institutional-grade intelligence to individual investors by combining advanced analytics, real-time portfolio stress-testing, and AI-driven insights.

In a world where markets shift by the second, clarity is the ultimate edge. Manage your investments like a pro, mitigate risk, and watch your portfolio grow with Soteria.

09/11/2025

💡 Canadian SMEs need more than tech—they need partners who deliver real value.

Join Kripa Anand in the latest edition of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where we dive into how Chris Fabes, GM & VP of Sales, Canada at SHI International Corp., is helping Canadian businesses navigate today’s dynamic technology landscape.

✨ Key Highlights:

👉 SHI’s investments and diversity commitment in Canada

👉 Top technology priorities for Canadian companies

👉 SHI’s future vision and insights from the upcoming Fall Summit

🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/7YVtrC197YE

We want to thank our sponsors: RBC, UPS, Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga, and ADP.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

09/11/2025

🔎 Behind every successful small business is data that makes sense—not spreadsheets that slow you down.

Tune in to the latest CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand, featuring Angela Meharg, Founder of Datisfy Inc.

Angela shares how custom QuickBooks reporting helps businesses cut through Excel chaos, gain ERP-level insights without the ERP price tag, and confidently manage their finances.

✨ Key Highlights:

⚡ Unlocking the full potential of QuickBooks

⚡ Automating recurring Excel tasks to save time

⚡ Datisfy’s customer-first approach to reporting

🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/npASFjHK_0I

We want to thank our sponsors: RBC, UPS, Google, A1-Global College of Health, Business & Technology - Mississauga, and ADP.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: www.canadiansme.ca

National Leadership AnnouncementThe Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOCanada) proudly announces the appoin...
09/11/2025

National Leadership Announcement

The Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOCanada) proudly announces the appointment of Victoria Lennox, MSM as Chief Executive Officer.

Victoria is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s foremost champions of entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development. She has advised federal departments, represented Canada at APEC and G8 Summits, and built national platforms that have transformed how governments, business, and communities support entrepreneurs. Her leadership has been honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion, and the APEC Women Icon Award.

At this pivotal moment, with women poised to steward $4 trillion in wealth, Victoria will lead WEOC in delivering a bold national strategy to unleash women-led businesses as Canada’s greatest growth engine. This is not only about advancing women — it is about building prosperity, resilience, and competitiveness for all Canadians.

With Victoria Lennox’s appointment, Canada is positioning itself as a global leader in women’s enterprise.

Read the full announcement here: https://canadiansme.ca/womens-enterprise-organizations-of-canada-names-victoria-lennox-ceo-tolead-national-strategy-for-women-in-business/

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Canadian SME, empowering Canadian small and medium enterprises.

The progressive evolution of Canadian Economy relies on an unprecedented impact fashioned by the SMEs in the last decade. Realizing this and the utter significance for the appropriate grooming of newer businesses, this Canadian SME magazine has stepped ahead with the purpose of turning the influential reading into the gains of immense capitals for companies.

Through the pages, there is an insight produced on the errors and miscalculations the companies commit that lead to their eventual cessation to the marvels performed by the companies in the market making them acquire excellence and fame, with an ever-increasing number of customers and the methods to attract them. The vivid aim of Canadian SME remains to empower Canadian SMEs and position them as the leading aces in their fields.

Additionally, the magazine would be equipped with professional advice's on a variety of topics substantial for the enterprises’ growth and grooming, while being available bi-monthly, in both printed and digital versions. The content would be by none other than the industry experts, mostly from Canada, enlightening the readers with their insight and the dos and don’ts of business from time to time.

In partnerships with the magazine would be the governmental and private organizations that complement the motive of building bridges for the entrepreneurs which lead to the realization of their vision. Our additional aim incorporates a growth partnership with Canadian SME’s, benefiting them by befitting their business needs with cooperation.