Just Good Business

Jan 17 2025 39 ep. 23 mins 104
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'Shop Talk' Podcast has gotten an SEO and branding facelift! Hosted by Al Grego (host of the award-winning ‘Yes, We Are Open’ podcast), this monthly show is packed with great advice, stories, trends and thoughtful data analysis to help you grow your business. So you need to subscribe now! Why? Because it's 'Just Good Business'!

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What Was The Busiest Shopping Day This Past Holiday Season?

Jan 17 2025 10 mins  
In the first episode of 2025, Allan welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris' Data Services, to discuss holiday spending trends from 2024 and their implications for 2025. They touch on the significance of Black Friday sales, regional differences in consumer spending, and predictions for economic recovery.

How Ronald McDonald House Is Helping Canadian Families Heal

Dec 05 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, pays Al a visit to discuss the organization's mission to support families with critically ill children. She shares insights into the history and impact of RMHC, including the challenges faced by families and their need for support. Kate also highlights heartwarming stories of families helped

How To Bridge The Cashless Gap In In-Person Charitable Giving

Nov 04 2024 29 mins  
One of the victims of moving to a more cashless society in the past has been charitable organizations that rely on people’s generosity during in-person donation opportunities. There are many people who simply just don’t like carrying cash with them.

How To Successfully Apply For A Business Grant

Sep 30 2024 24 mins  
Over the past few months we’ve talked a lot about grants and programs, both from the government and corporations, but how do you apply for these grants? This month, Al speaks with “Grant Angel” Stephanie Sang, Founder at Granted Consulting. As her nickname implies, Stephanie knows all about grants and shares her expertise with us.

How To Better Align Your Brick and Mortar Store With Your Online Store

Sep 04 2024 33 mins  
What came first? Your brick and mortar business or your ecommerce business? Whichever one you chose, one thing is almost certain, if you have a brick and mortar location, you most likely have a way to sell your product or service online as well. You may have noticed some challenges with keeping both channels synchronised, whether its with inventory management, scheduling, or sales.

What Are Examples of Corporate Support For Small Business In Canada?

Aug 01 2024 26 mins  
We’ve taken a look at government support for small business in Canada, but what about corporate support? Al is visited by Gerardo Welter, Vice President – Marketing & Business Insights Canada and Latin America at American Express. They talk about Amex’s Shop Small campaign, and they also share some promising trends for shopping small in Canada based on consumer shopping resea

How to Find The Right Government Programs To Assist Your Business

Jul 24 2024 16 mins  
As an entrepreneur in this country you may not be aware of all the help available to your business, and frankly, who has time to research? In this special bonus episode of Just Good Business we do the work for you. James Hicks, President and CEO of Moneris has a sit-down with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business to talk about the state of small businesse

How To Build An Elite Sales Team

Jul 01 2024 42 mins  
Al meets with 4 members of Team Moneris. All of them have represented Canada in international competition, all of them elite athletes, and all of them are part of Moneris’ sales team. What is it about sales that attracted them to a career in sales? What is it about their pursuit of athletic excellence that makes them good sales professionals? How can you apply this knowledge to y

What Support Is Available for Indigenous Entrepreneurs In Canada?

Jun 02 2024 18 mins  
June is National Indigenous History Month and to celebrate, we’re talking about Indigenous business development in Canada. Al welcomes Hosna Kadary, National Market Leader Zero Barriers to Business at BMO to talk about the support programs available for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada and to share some of their success stories.

What Can Your Business Expect From 2024 Tourist Season in Canada?

May 02 2024 36 mins  
It’s May, and while in many parts of Canada we had a milder than usual winter, it seems Spring is taking its time getting started, but it’s here now. That means the start of tourist season. So how can your business take full advantage of this year’s tourist season? What can we expect after a few years of rising numbers out of the pandemic? Is there still room for more growth?