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Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Digital transformation is not just about adding new technology; it is about creating better ways for businesses and customers to connect. Today, we explore how B2B companies can simplify operations, improve customer experiences, and unlock new opportunities through smarter digital platforms. Joining us is Karine Simard, Director of Digital Studio and Inclusive Design at Ciao Technologies. With over 25 years of experience across technology, telecommunications, and industrial automation, Karine helps organizations modernize complex systems through digital strategy, e-commerce solutions, and inclusive design. Key Highlights Breaking B2B Barriers: Why businesses struggle with e-commerce adoption and how to move forward.Beyond Sales Growth: How digital platforms improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and increase margins.Complex Digital Solutions: How Ciao Technologies partners with businesses to solve unique challenges.Inclusive Design: Why accessible digital experiences create better outcomes for everyone.Building the Roadmap: The first steps businesses should take toward B2B e-commerce transformation.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. The future of work may depend less on the titles people hold and more on the skills they can bring to changing business needs. Today, we explore how AI is reshaping hiring, workforce planning, and the way companies develop talent. Joining us is Scott Morrison, Global HR Executive and Global Head of People at Beamery. With experience across SaaS, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofits in more than 10 countries, Scott brings a global perspective on skills intelligence, internal mobility, and preparing people for an AI driven workplace. Key Highlights Skills Over Titles: How AI is changing the way organizations identify talent and potential.Tasks Over Jobs: Understanding which parts of a role AI can automate, augment, or leave to people.Hidden Talent: Helping SMBs discover and develop skills already inside their workforce.Build or Buy: Deciding when to hire, upskill, or redesign roles as needs evolve.AI Ready Teams: The first workforce step SMBs can take to prepare for change.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Great architecture is not only about how a building looks; it is about how people experience and use the spaces around them. Today, we explore how thoughtful design, leadership, and long term planning shape institutions that serve communities. Joining us is Robin Snell, Director at Parkin Architects. A Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada with over 30 years of experience, Robin brings expertise in healthcare design, employee ownership, and building sustainable architectural practices. Key Highlights Organic Growth: How Parkin evolved from a small practice into an employee owned national firm.Consensus Leadership: Understanding how shared ownership shapes decision making and culture.Healthcare Design: Creating spaces that balance evidence, function, and community needs.Managing Costs: Navigating rising expenses in complex institutional projects.Facility Readiness: The key audit institutions should perform to improve future planning.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Maheen Bari brings you conversations with leaders helping Canadian businesses navigate change and find new paths to growth. From trade uncertainty to rising costs and ownership transitions, today’s business environment demands both resilience and thoughtful planning. Joining us is Jascha Jabes, Vice President, Business Banking Distribution at Scotiabank. With extensive experience supporting Canadian entrepreneurs, Jascha shares insights into changing business priorities, succession planning, personalized financial guidance, and preparing for the next stage of growth. Key Highlights Today’s Business Climate: What Canadian small businesses are experiencing across the current economy.Building Resilience: How entrepreneurs are responding to trade uncertainty and rising costs.Succession Planning: Preparing businesses for ownership transitions and their next chapter.Personalized Advice: How changing expectations are reshaping financial guidance for entrepreneurs.Growth Readiness: The financial areas owners should strengthen before their next stage of expansion.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Real estate success is built on relationships, but staying connected in a digital world requires the right systems behind those relationships. Today, we explore how technology, automation, and AI can help real estate professionals stay visible and grow more efficiently. Joining us is Stephanie Alfonso, Senior Director of Vertical Innovations at Constant Contact. With over a decade of experience as a real estate marketing coach, trainer, and speaker, Stephanie brings deep expertise in digital strategy, brand building, and relationship driven growth. Key Highlights The Marketing Evolution: How Stephanie’s real estate experience shaped her approach to digital innovation.Built for Real Estate: Designing technology that reflects how Canadian agents actually work.Relationship Marketing: Why consistent database engagement drives long term opportunities.AI Powered Growth: How agents can use AI to scale personalized marketing efforts.Database Success: The key audit real estate professionals should perform to uncover opportunities.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders shaping Canada’s business and infrastructure landscape. What happens when a transformative rail project opens new doors for businesses across the country? Today, we explore the economic opportunities, procurement pathways, and partnerships emerging around Canada’s high speed rail future. Joining us is Denis Andlauer, Deputy Project Director at Cadence. With extensive experience across SNCF, Keolis Canada, the Lyon Metro, and Montreal’s REM, Denis brings a global transit perspective to the development of the Alto High Speed Rail project and its potential impact on Canadian businesses. Key Highlights Infrastructure and Growth: How major rail projects can reshape regional economic opportunity.SME Procurement: Creating pathways for Canadian suppliers to participate in large infrastructure projects.Complex Partnerships: Keeping major transportation initiatives aligned across multiple stakeholders.Automation in Transit: Lessons from advanced rail systems that can improve efficiency and reduce risk.Winning Major Contracts: A practical starting point for smaller businesses seeking infrastructure opportunities.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders helping businesses build smarter foundations for growth. Scaling is not just about adding more products or markets; it is about creating systems that can support long term success. Today, we explore how technology, processes, and global experience come together to drive productivity. Joining us is Prashant Tipnis, Managing Director at TINNOVAT Group Inc. With over 30 years of international experience across multiple regions, Prashant helps businesses improve operations through enterprise solutions, ERP integration, process optimization, and a global productivity mindset. Key Highlights Building TINNOVAT: The vision behind creating an end to end enterprise solutions partner.Global Productivity: How international experience can help Canadian SMEs compete worldwide.Finding Efficiency Gaps: Identifying process improvements that unlock business performance.Future Expansion: Exploring TINNOVAT’s plans for continued global growth.Scaling Globally: How multi product SMEs can expand with stronger operational foundations.Learn more about TINNOVAT Group Inc.: https://www.tinnovat.com/ Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore independent digital broadcasting, audience retention, and cross-generational distribution models. Media brands in 2026 must move beyond surface-level posting to build rigorous content channels and multi-platform engagement frameworks. Joining us is Wyatt Sharpe, Host and Founder of The Sharpe Exchange. Wyatt is a top Canadian political journalist, known for interviews with world leaders and appearances on CBC, CTV, Fox News, Global News, and NewsNation. His platform delivers direct, unedited conversations that drive civic engagement. Key Highlights Gen Z Engagement: How Gen Z participates in civic affairs and newsroom misconceptions.Platform Vision: The Sharpe Exchange’s approach to fostering civic engagement.Access to Leaders: How young creators interview high-profile elected officials.Midterm Insights: Key macro trends from the 2026 midterms for Canadian businesses.Media Responsibility: Balancing production scale with objective reporting standards.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with innovators building solutions for Canada’s future. Agriculture is facing complex challenges, from climate pressures to labour shortages, but the next generation of solutions starts by connecting ideas with real world testing. Joining us is Marilou Cyr, General Manager at Zone Agtech. With nearly two decades of experience in clean agricultural technologies and strategic planning, Marilou leads Canada’s first agtech innovation zone, helping companies move from research to market through collaboration and commercialization support. Key Highlights The Agtech Opportunity: Why agricultural innovation is becoming essential for the future of food systems.From Lab to Farm: How Zone Agtech helps companies test and commercialize new technologies.Innovation Infrastructure: Building specialized spaces that accelerate agtech development.Ecosystem Growth: How collaboration is driving investment and new agricultural solutions.Technology Validation: The first step founders should take before scaling an agtech solution.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders turning years of experience into smarter business decisions. When answers take weeks to uncover, opportunities can disappear just as quickly. Today, we explore how AI can put clearer insights and faster decision making within reach. Joining us is Raj Bulland, Founder of BuildAI Digital. Drawing on 30 years across corporate finance, budgeting, and operations, Raj has built AI powered dashboards designed to turn complex business data into clear answers and actionable recommendations. Key Highlights From Data to Decisions: What inspired Raj to build BuildAI Digital after decades in corporate operations.Expertise Around the Clock: How an Executive Advisor can make experienced decision support more accessible.Faster Business Choices: Exploring how leaders can move from a question to financial insight in minutes.Going Global: Why BuildAI Digital is taking its Canadian decision intelligence platform to international markets.Decision Speed Check: A simple exercise leaders can use to see where their decision making is slowing down.Connect with BuildAI Digital and Raj Bulland: Website: buildaidigital.devBuildAI Digital LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/buildaidigitalRaj Bulland LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rajbullandSpecial Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Technology should do more than solve today’s problems; it should help businesses prepare for what comes next. Today, we explore how leaders can evaluate IT performance, strengthen cybersecurity, and make technology decisions that support real business outcomes. Joining us is Shawn Bedard, President of JIG Technologies Inc. With more than two decades of experience across technology leadership, Shawn helps small and mid-sized organizations move from reactive IT support to proactive strategies built around security, efficiency, and growth. Key Highlights Beyond Ticket Resolution: How businesses can measure whether their IT is truly improving over time.Smarter Security: Building cybersecurity strategies based on risk, evidence, and recovery readiness.Purpose Before Technology: Why business goals should guide AI and technology investments.Mission Driven IT: How JIG Technologies helped strengthen technology foundations for a local hospice.Strategic IT Questions: The key question leaders should ask to ensure technology supports their mission.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders turning marketing into a connected engine for growth. With customers discovering businesses across search, social, reviews, and AI, scattered marketing can quickly become a missed opportunity. Today, we explore how SMEs can bring strategy, technology, and customer journeys together. Joining us is Adam Abdulraheem, Marketing & Growth Lead at BAGE Group. With more than eight years of international experience and over 400 digital projects, Adam brings a practical perspective on growth strategy, acquisition, analytics, CRM, and helping Canadian SMEs make smarter marketing decisions. Key Highlights AI Without Losing Strategy: Using AI while keeping creativity and human judgment at the centre.Marketing as a System: Connecting positioning, demand generation, conversion, and customer experience.The New Discovery Journey: Understanding how search, social, reviews, communities, and AI are changing customer behaviour.Marketing on a Budget: Knowing where SMEs should focus when every marketing dollar matters.The Growth Audit: The essential areas business owners should review to measure marketing performance.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with founders transforming industries through innovation and technology. Success under pressure is often difficult to measure, but what if performance in critical moments could become actionable data? Today, we explore how sports intelligence is creating new opportunities beyond instinct and observation. Joining us is Dan Connerty, Founder, President, and CEO of NTangible Inc. A former professional baseball player turned entrepreneur, Dan combines sports experience, finance, and technology to build data driven tools that help organizations understand performance under pressure. Key Highlights The Founder Journey: How Dan’s path from professional sports to technology shaped NTangible.Measuring Pressure: Turning clutch performance into a validated data product.Startup Growth: Building partnerships and scaling a Canadian sports tech company.AI in Evaluation: Using technology to deliver clearer insights into human performance.Beyond Sports: Applying performance intelligence to high pressure environments across industries.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders turning focused strategy into measurable growth. Sometimes, the fastest way forward is not doing more, but knowing exactly who you are building for. Today, we explore how sharper positioning, lean AI powered growth, and market opportunities can reshape a software business. Joining us is Zach Yuzdepski, Head of Marketing at TeamLinkt. Zach leads brand, demand generation, revenue operations, and go to market strategy while helping TeamLinkt grow from $1M to approximately $4.5M in ARR and serve more than 4,000 sports organizations worldwide. Key Highlights Narrowing the Focus: How a sharper ideal customer profile helped accelerate TeamLinkt’s growth.Lean Growth Engines: Using AI and automation to expand outbound efforts with a small team.Turning Change Into Opportunity: Converting competitor pricing shifts into customer acquisition opportunities.Saskatchewan to Global: How the local technology ecosystem supported TeamLinkt’s expansion.The GTM Check: The key areas lean SaaS teams should review to strengthen their growth engine.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. When founders become the answer to every question, growth can quickly turn into exhaustion. Today, we explore how smarter delegation, remote support, and financial clarity can help entrepreneurs build businesses that work without depending on them for everything. Joining us is Amanda Mungal, Founder, CEO, and Certified Professional Bookkeeper at It’s Your Time Business Services. With more than a decade of experience supporting businesses across Canada and the United States, Amanda helps entrepreneurs simplify operations, understand their numbers, and create stronger remote teams. Key Highlights Breaking the Bottleneck: Why founders struggle to delegate and where the real barriers begin.AI and Human Support: Finding the right balance between efficiency and the human side of business.Knowing Your Numbers: Why revenue growth means little without understanding the financial picture.Remote Teams: Building trust through clear processes, expectations, and outcomes.Delegation That Works: Finding the tasks that consume time and identifying what should move off the founder’s plate.Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.