Small Business Challenges

Many business owners believe that scaling is strictly about marketing budgets or sales funnels. And yes, while those are very important tools, they are secondary to the most influential factor in any company: you. As a leader, your venture is an extension of your own energy. When you hit a ceiling in revenue, it's rarely because the market is over saturated. Usually, it's because you've reached the limit of YOUR current perspective. This is a normal experience in business; I

TL;DR: Scaling a side hustle or small business in Canada shouldn't mean you have to go it alone. Leveraging "Micro-Networking" can help you build deep connections with a few great peers. This is a valuable way to share resources, trade and teach skills, and grow your Canadian small business through authentic community support. Micro-Networking is a great way to find a supportive community for your small business. Running a small business in Canada in 2026 is about more than j

If you're tired of scrambling for content every day, batch-creating your social media visuals is a game-changer. It saves time, ensures...

Registering a Business Has Never Been Easier. OWNR has helped over 85,000 Canadian small businesses get registered. I remember years ago...

This is why being in business can be scary in a world of online content. You have to show up everywhere as the face of your business. Yes, it's scary, and yes, you should do it anyway.