🚀 The workforce is changing—and so are the strategies businesses need to attract and retain great talent. Uncover the workforce trends shaping tomorrow’s hiring decisions on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Maheen Bari connects with Freddy Rawji, Founder and President of @TorusTalent Main ideas explored: 🎯 What makes candidates choose one employer over another 🤖 How AI is reshaping skills and career opportunities 👥 Why effective management matters for employee retention 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/the-talent-acq… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/9FPNNzVcB4w We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #FutureOfWork #EmployeeRetention #Leadership #Hiring #AI #BusinessGrowth

👥 The best AI strategy doesn’t replace people—it helps people work smarter. Learn how SMEs can identify the right opportunities for AI while keeping people at the centre of change on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Kripa Anand speaks with Mark Patterson, Founder and Executive Director of @Magnet. Key discussions: 🎯 Finding the right AI opportunities 🤖 Moving beyond AI hype to practical adoption ⚙️ Redesigning workflows for greater productivity 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/ai-for-smes-ho… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/Lvgmp_oiukk We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #AI #SME #FutureOfWork #WorkforceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #ArtificialIntelligence

💡 AI doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to make a real difference in your business. Discover the practical side of AI adoption, business automation, and data-driven transformation on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as host Maheen Bari interviews Diya Shivlani, Founder and CEO of AI Asset IQ. Discussion highlights: 🤖 Bringing enterprise AI principles to SMBs ⚙️ Automating repetitive business processes 📊 Identifying where AI can deliver real value ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/Zme2EbEqS5c We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAutomation #SMB #DigitalTransformation #BusinessAutomation #BusinessGrowth

Happy Friday 💪✨ Today’s @UPS Small Business of the Day is Thrive Protein, a family-owned Canadian fitness nutrition company creating all-natural supplements proudly made in Ontario. 🎁 What makes them special: 🥤 Protein powders, super greens, electrolytes, creatine, and nutritional products 🇨🇦 Proudly made in Ontario with a strong Canadian family-business foundation 🔬 Third-party tested products with testing results shared for transparency ✨ A focus on quality, transparency, fitness, recovery, and everyday performance If you’re looking for fitness nutrition backed by quality, transparency, and a proudly Canadian story, Thrive Protein is worth exploring. To know more, visit 👉 thriveprotein.ca/ Want to feature your business? Apply here 👉 forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-sma… #SupportCanadianBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #CanadianBrands #FitnessNutrition #MadeInCanada

🔗 What if manufacturing data could move seamlessly from engineering to the shop floor—without repetitive manual entry? Step beyond manual BOM entry and discover a more connected approach to manufacturing data on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Maheen Bari sits down with Peter Tomes, Vice President of Sales at QBuild Software. Important insights: 📋 Reducing manual Bill of Materials entry ⚙️ Creating smoother engineering-to-production workflows 📊 Identifying costly data-flow bottlenecks ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/X_qM4JXTRSs We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #Manufacturing #CAD #ERP #ManufacturingAutomation #DigitalTransformation

🤝 Global business growth starts with trust, preparation, and the right local connections. Experience the opportunities shaping Canada–Africa trade on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Maheen Bari speaks with Ali Soumah, Founder, President and CEO of A.S Business Center Important insights: 🌍 Exploring trade opportunities between Canada and Africa 💼 Preparing SMEs for investment and financing 🔍 Strengthening due diligence in international transactions 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/the-canada-afr… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/bP2j41CrH4g We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #InternationalBusiness #TradeFacilitation #SME #GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Happy Thursday 🖤✨ Today’s @UPS Small Business of the Day is Maison Menace, a Canada-based fashion house where music, culture, street style, and bold self-expression come together. 🎁 What makes them special: 🖤 Ready-to-wear fashion and accessories designed with individuality in mind 🎶 Inspired by music, street culture, archive fashion, and contemporary creativity ✨ Thoughtful attention to fabrics, trims, construction, and finishing 🔥 A distinctive creative universe balancing maximalist designs with refined pieces like the NOIRE line If you’re drawn to fashion that feels expressive, culture-driven, and unapologetically original, Maison Menace is worth exploring. To know more, visit 👉 maisonmenace.com/ Want to feature your business? Apply here 👉 forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-sma… #SupportCanadianBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #CanadianFashion #Streetwear #CanadianBrands

📊 Smarter tax decisions can mean stronger financial decisions for your business. Catch insights on making smarter tax decisions and uncovering opportunities within your business finances on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Kripa Anand speaks with Peter Bruno, President of H&R Block Canada. Top insights: 💰 Making informed tax decisions 📋 Navigating business tax compliance 🔎 Identifying potential credits and benefits ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/kemzzk60ZeI We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #TaxPlanning #SmallBusinessTaxes #BusinessFinance #TaxStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FinancialPlanning

Happy Wednesday 💍✨ Today’s @UPS Small Business of the Day is Vanessa Andrea Jewellery, a Vancouver-based handcrafted jewellery business creating unique pieces where artistry, culture, and personal meaning come together. 🎁 What makes them special: 💎 Handmade jewellery crafted with sterling silver, gold, and beautiful gemstones ✨ One-of-a-kind designs created with individuality in mind 🖐️ Custom pieces that bring clients’ personal visions to life 🤍 Inspired by art, family, creativity, and Vanessa’s Chilean roots If you love jewellery that feels personal, meaningful, and beautifully handcrafted, Vanessa Andrea Jewellery is worth exploring. To know more, visit 👉 vanessaandrea.ca/ Want to feature your business? Apply here 👉 forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-sma… #SupportCanadianBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HandcraftedJewelry #CanadianBrands #WearableArt

🚀 Sometimes the smartest path to entrepreneurship is not starting from zero—it’s knowing how to build on what already exists. Unlock new perspectives on acquisition entrepreneurship, business succession, and operational modernization on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Maheen Bari connects with Afam Elue, Founder and Managing Principal Consultant of The Fugleman Group. Major takeaways: 💼 Approaching entrepreneurship through acquisition 🤝 Preparing businesses for successful ownership transitions 🔍 Understanding acquisition readiness and due diligence 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/the-dynasty-pr… We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation

🤝 Technology can do more than connect systems—it can help connect people, communities, and institutions. Rethink how technology can support public participation and community connection on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as host Maheen Bari engages with Moustafa El Dahhan, CEO and Founder of @Boulai. Core highlights: 💬 Creating stronger two-way public engagement 🤖 Exploring AI’s role in civic technology 🛡️ Addressing digital manipulation and synthetic activity 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/the-death-of-t… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/YH1fixXqVwk We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #CivicTech #GovTech #AI #SmartCities #DigitalInnovation #PublicEngagement #Technology

Happy Tuesday 🐝✨ Today’s @UPS Small Business of the Day is Beauty From Bees, a Canadian skincare and personal care brand built around one powerful idea — creating products families can trust. 🎁 What makes them special: 🌿 Thoughtfully created skincare and personal care products ✨ A strong focus on safety, quality, and trusted ingredients 🤍 Products made with the same care given to family 🐝 A brand rooted in protection, transparency, and genuine care If you’re looking for personal care products created with quality, trust, and family values at heart, Beauty from Bees is worth exploring. To know more, visit 👉 beautyfrombees.ca/ Want to feature your business? Apply here 👉 forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-sma… #SupportCanadianBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #CanadianBrands #Skincare #ShopLocalCanada

🚀Scaling an ambitious technology company takes more than capital—it takes the right mindset, culture, and leadership. Get inside the mindset of leaders scaling ambitious technology companies on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Kripa Anand speaks with Chris Hodgson, Partner Growth at @MaverixPe. Core highlights: 📈 Building the capabilities needed for rapid growth 👥 Creating cultures that support high performance 🎯 Understanding what makes a great scaling CEO 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/the-growth-rec… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/4vIS1Y-69VQ We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #TechStartups #ScaleUp #Leadership #GrowthEquity #BusinessGrowth

💸 Going global should open doors—not create unnecessary financial hurdles. Catch the conversation on making cross-border finance easier for growing businesses on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Kripa Anand interviews Ankita D’Mello, Product Lead, Accounts at @Wise. What you’ll discover in this episode: 🌎 Managing finances across international markets 💱 Navigating currencies and international payments 💡 Knowing when to rethink your cross-border financial strategy ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/GFjkJmtCyTU We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #CrossBorderFinance #FinTech #GlobalBusiness #InternationalPayments #BusinessGrowth

Happy Monday 🌿✨ Today’s @UPS Small Business of the Day is Daydream Organics, a Vancouver Island brand bringing traditional herbal wisdom into modern everyday life. 🎁 What makes them special: 🌿 Inspired by the timeless practice of herbalism 🌱 Products rooted in nature, nourishment, and mindful living ✨ A thoughtful approach that honours traditional plant wisdom 🤍 Encouraging people to slow down and reconnect with nature If you appreciate nature-inspired wellness and the beauty of simpler, more intentional living, Daydream Organics is worth exploring. To know more, visit 👉 daydreamorganics.ca Want to feature your business? Apply here 👉 forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-sma… #SupportCanadianBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #NaturalWellness #CanadianBrands #MindfulLiving

💼 Building a successful business is one achievement. Creating wealth that continues to work beyond it is another. Discover what it takes to build wealth that works beyond the business on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Maheen Bari welcomes Sarah Balram, Founder of Flip My Life Inc. Core highlights: 💰 Structuring wealth beyond business income 🏢 Coordinating corporate and personal financial strategies 🛡️ Protecting assets and planning for transitions ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/wUJRwNpXtD8 We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #GenerationalWealth #BusinessSuccession #CorporateFinance #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Happy Friday 🕯️✨ Today’s @UPS Small Business of the Day is The Good Wax Candle Co., a Barrie-based Canadian brand creating clean, eco-conscious candles and home fragrances with creativity and care. 🎁 What makes them special: 🕯️ Coconut-soy wax candles crafted with thoughtful ingredients 🌿 100% natural essential oils or phthalate-free and paraben-free fragrance blends 🌳 Cherry wood wicks sourced from FSC-certified mills 🤍 A strong focus on transparency, sustainability, and responsible craftsmanship If you love home fragrance that feels clean, cozy, beautiful, and thoughtfully made, The Good Wax Candle Co. is worth exploring. To know more, visit 👉 thegoodwaxcandleco.com/ Want to feature your business? Apply here 👉 forms.canadiansme.ca/ups-sma… #SupportCanadianBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HandcraftedCandles #CanadianBrands #SustainableLiving

✨ Sponsorship is evolving—from simple brand exposure to meaningful relationships that create lasting value. Move beyond traditional sponsorship models and discover a more connected approach to brand growth on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Maheen Bari connects with Jacquelene “Jackie” Clarke, Founder and CEO of The Well Connected. Core highlights: 🤝 Building partnerships beyond one-off sponsorships 🎯 Creating stronger brand-to-audience connections 🌐 Connecting business with culture and community 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/beyond-transac… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/oNGNfnP_cfg We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: lnkd.in/g_jpMD23 #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #Sponsorship #PartnershipMarketing #ExperientialMarketing #BrandStrategy #BusinessGrowth #MarketingInnovation

📊 Strong financial foundations begin with understanding the risks behind every business decision. Learn how understanding risk can help entrepreneurs build stronger financial foundations on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Kripa Anand engages with Tonia Omenyi, Manager of Commercial Credit and Enterprise Risk at Alterna Savings and Co-Founder of WomEconomics Organization. What you’ll discover in this episode: 💰 Preparing your business for credit conversations 🔍 Learning to think like a risk manager 📈 Strengthening financial resilience for growth 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: smbpodcast.ca/beyond-the-spr… ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/WOFmj7z5bZ8 We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #CommercialCredit #RiskManagement #FinancialResilience #WomenInFinance #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

🚀 The right people can accelerate growth—but the wrong hiring decision can slow it down. Explore the future of intentional hiring, people strategy, and scalable workplace culture on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, as Kripa Anand sits down with Jasmine Cumberland, Co-Founder and Principal at TROIS Collective. What you’ll discover in this episode: 🎯 Knowing when it’s time to make the next hire 🔍 Avoiding costly hiring mistakes 🤝 Scaling teams without losing culture ▶️ Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/R1eLW1ZJPAc We want to thank our sponsor @UPS. for their ongoing commitment to supporting small and growing businesses across Canada. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for more empowering content: canadiansme.ca/subscription/ #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #HRStrategy #Hiring #PeopleAndCulture #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork