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Securing financing or business loans is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. As of December 2023, and according to Statistics Canada, Ontario alone had 407,428 small employer businesses, representing roughly 37.0% of Canada’s total small business count Lender Key Highlights Traditional Financial Institutions Includes RBC, TD, CIBC, BMO, and Scotiabank. Best for businesses with good credit and a solid…
In a recent survey conducted by TD and Maru Public Opinion, it was revealed that about 40% of small business owners do NOT have any form of business insurance in Canada. It’s even worse among our southern neighbours, where 44% of business owners forego insurance. Before we dive deeper into each company and their offerings, here's a quick comparison table of…
As a serial entrepreneur and founder of Little Dragon Media, I've opened more business bank accounts in Canada than I can count. And if there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s this: when it comes to managing your money—especially across borders—traditional banks can’t compete with fintechs like Wise. While RBC still shines for Canadian-based businesses looking for stability and service, especially…
At Little Dragon Media, we receive a steady stream of legitimate leads from businesses looking for help with SEO, Google Ads, and digital marketing in general. But this week, one of those inquiries almost fooled us... and it was a phishing scam disguised as a legit client request. We're sharing this story to warn other agencies, freelancers, and marketing professionals:…
For a local business owner, having a properly optimized Google Business Profile profile is crucial to driving more customers through the doors and ultimately make more sales. Creating a Google Business Profile profile starts by submitting your business name, address, phone number, website and hours of operation. But there’s way more to it than that. The back end of a GMB…
Don’t just follow the outdated logo trends we’re going to discuss here, because they will make your business look bad. Your logo is more than just a graphic—it’s your brand’s identity at a glance. In 2025, where AI tools and design generators are everywhere, standing out means being intentional. A great logo should reflect your company’s personality, values, and promise…
We The North was officially unveiled as the Toronto Raptors’ new slogan before the start of the NBA playoffs in April of 2014. Over a decade later, ‘We The North’ remains one of the most iconic brand slogans in sports. Fans still chant it at games, wear it on merch, and rep it across social media and the shared passion…
In 2025, many small businesses still use shared hosting to save on costs. But one question continues to pop up: does having a dedicated IP address help with SEO? Let’s explore what actually matters today. In this article, digital marketing and SEO experts weigh in on whether a dedicated IP for SEO is a myth or reality. Having A Dedicated…
