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CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and

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00:31:03

Generate Leads & Build Brand - What Actually Works in...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we uncover how businesses can navigate economic uncertainty by refining their marketing strategies and focusing on what truly drives results.Joining us is Christine Tolton, Founder and CEO of Red Cat Marketing, a global agency celebrating 20 years of impact. With decades of expertise, Christine shares insights on strategic marketing, leadership, and the evolving role of AI in the industry.Key Highlights:1

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00:15:39

Biz Travel: Wasted Spend or Growth?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how technology is reshaping business travel, expense management, and employee experience while helping companies control costs.Joining us is Krysten Hrycoy, Director of Partner Success – Travel at SAP Concur, where she leads global partnerships with top Travel Management Companies. Krysten shares her insights on bridging perception gaps, managing costs, and using AI to optimize corporate travel.Key

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00:34:24

How She Helped Founders Raise $850M (Melissa...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore the intersection of communications, entrepreneurship, investing, and leadership, and how strategic storytelling can amplify changemakers.Joining us is Melissa Durrell, CEO of Durrell Communications, an award-winning strategist, angel investor, former Waterloo City Councillor, and Co-Founder of Roseview Global Incubator. Melissa shares her diverse journey, from journalism to politics to empowering

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00:14:52

Forecasting, Automation, Agility: The SAP Advantage...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. This episode is part of our Tech Forward series, where we spotlight the technologies helping Canadian businesses drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.Joining us is Ali Masoud, Senior Finance Solution Architect at Talan, a global consulting firm and SAP Gold Partner. Ali shares his expertise on the macro impact of finance, bridging technology with strategy, and the journey to SAP Cloud ERP.Key Highlights:1. Macroeconomic

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00:29:35

Upskill or Hire? The SME Playbook for the Future of Work

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we dive into how Canadian SMEs can navigate the future of work by leveraging talent, AI, and inclusion to drive innovation and growth.Joining us is Dr. Wendy Cukier, Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, and co-author of Innovation Nation. Dr. Cukier shares her insights on how businesses can build resilient, diverse, and innovative organizations even in uncertain times.Key Highlights:1. Skilling Up vs

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00:17:10

Lead with AI: Sage's Future?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari.In today’s episode, we explore the essential role of technology, data, and leadership in navigating economic uncertainties and fostering growth for small and mid-sized enterprises. We’ll discuss how leveraging world-class software, mentorship, and innovation can empower Canadian businesses to thrive, especially in uncertain times.Joining us today is Cinzia Bazzo, Managing Director of Canada at Sage. Cinzia has extensive

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00:18:19

Impact & Profit: Can Your Biz Do Both?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of research, creativity, and purpose-driven business. We’ll explore how community engagement and equity-driven solutions are key to solving complex challenges like health equity, climate action, and education.Joining us today is Brandy Svendson, CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of Be the Change Group. With over 20 years in public health and 30 years in creative

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00:19:46

Marketing Secrets: Psychology & AI?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode of our exclusive AI for SMBs series, we’ll explore the transformative power of AI for small and medium-sized businesses. We’ll discuss how AI is reshaping the future of work, improving productivity, and providing real ROI for businesses embracing innovation.Joining us today is Sylvia Rence, Director of Marketing & Business Development at KeyData Cyber. Sylvia, a licensed Clinical Psychologist turned Marketing

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00:19:10

Competition law essentials: What SMEs need to know

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode, we focus on competition law and its vital role in creating a fair and innovative marketplace for businesses. We’ll discuss how the Competition Bureau works to protect competition, how small businesses can comply with competition law, and the resources available to help businesses navigate this landscape.Joining us today is Majid Charania, Director of Compliance and Outreach at the Competition Bureau. Majid

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00:20:33

Fractional HR: The Smart Way to Scale Your Business?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode, we dive into the critical area of Human Resources and explore how businesses can access expert HR support without the overhead of full-time staff. We’ll discuss the advantages of fractional HR services, the challenges of policy development, and the transformative role of AI in HR.Joining us today is Brad Ratz, Director of Growth Strategy and Client Experience at H2R Business Solutions, an Ontario-based HR

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00:16:00

Is Your SaaS Data Truly Protected? Discover the...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we dive into the crucial world of SaaS data protection, exploring the risks businesses face and how to ensure continuity in a cloud-first environment.Joining us is Eric Simmons, CEO of Asigra, a leader in backup and recovery solutions for nearly four decades. Eric shares insights on SaaS risks, the AWS shared responsibility model, and how Asigra’s new SaaSAssure platform integrates cybersecurity with data

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00:23:00

Hiring Nightmares? Here's How To Recruit Effectively...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore the recruitment challenges facing Canadian SMEs and how businesses can attract and retain top talent in a competitive labor market.Joining us is Zag Dutton, Founder and President of Career Connections Canada Inc, a recruitment firm that has been delivering tailored hiring solutions since 1995. With more than three decades of expertise, Zag shares proven strategies for sourcing high-caliber

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00:26:11

Biz & Regs: Innovate With Trust

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore the role of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) in strengthening consumer protections, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable financial services sector.Joining us is Stuart Wilkinson, Chief Consumer Officer at FSRA, who leads efforts to amplify the consumer voice, develop key frameworks, and address challenges in Ontario’s evolving financial landscape.Key

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00:19:13

Content Creator: Master Your Growth!

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how digital presence, effective communication, and content creation have become vital skills for growth in today’s business world.Joining us is Jola Jovani, Founder of Joint Reality Media, a platform offering practical tools for relational skill-building, communication, and personal development. Jola shares her journey as a creator and her insights on building meaningful connections online.Key

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00:14:26

59% of Canadian biz Missing Out on AI in HR –...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we’re diving into one of the most critical HR challenges facing Canadian SMEs: employee retention. With retention outpacing other HR priorities, we’ll explore how AI-enabled tools are transforming the workplace and offering new solutions for small and midsize businesses to enhance employee engagement and streamline HR processes.Joining us is Eduardo García Rodriguez, a Content Analyst at Capterra, who specializes in

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00:47:35

AI, PR & Storytelling: Brand Building in a ...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In today's episode, we're diving into the critical world of corporate communications, brand awareness, and crisis management in an AI-dominated era. Our guest, Adnan Bashir, Senior Manager of Global Corporate Communications at Hansen Technologies, shares his expertise in leveraging digital media, navigating crisis communications, and using AI to amplify storytelling while maintaining authenticity.Adnan brings extensive

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00:18:22

Lawyer to Founder: The AI Leap

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. This episode is part of our AI for SMBs series, where we spotlight the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence for Canadian businesses.Joining us is Jeff Dutton, Founder of goHeather, an AI-powered contract review tool designed for businesses. With a background in law and over a decade of experience advising clients on technology and corporate matters, Jeff shares how goHeather is reshaping legal services for SMEs.Key

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00:18:49

Rural Biz: Secure Your Future?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode, we focus on how small business owners and farmers can build lasting legacies through integrated tax, bookkeeping, and advisory services. We’ll discuss how FBC is leading the way in providing specialized financial support for entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas, and how technology and AI-powered financial planning can make a difference.Joining us today is Yves Millette, CEO of Farm Business Consultants

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00:17:06

AI Fear? Lead With Purpose!

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. This episode is part of our AI for SMBs series, where we explore how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of work, productivity, and growth for Canadian businesses.Joining us is John Stix, co-founder, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, who is now at Nucleus, an intuitive platform for deploying conversational AI. John shares insights on AI’s role in business, leadership, and building purpose-driven cultures.Key

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00:21:55

Digital Accessibility: Why Now?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode of our exclusive Tech Forward series, we’re discussing the importance of digital accessibility for Canadian businesses. We'll explore the common challenges SMBs face, how to build an effective accessibility plan, and the steps businesses can take to close gaps and make a lasting impact on digital inclusion.Joining us today is Jeff Mills, Co-Founder of GrackleDocs Inc., a leader in software and services

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