News

Need answers? Report on Small Business has assembled a roster of some of Canada's top small business experts to answer your questions on everything from raising capital to selling your business.

PODCASTING: Leesa Barnes

Submit a question for Andrea here

TECHNOLOGY: Andrea Van Leeuwen, Microsoft Canada
Read Andrea's bio here
Submit a question for Andrea here
What training does Microsoft provide small business owners?

FINANCING: Anne Marie Meehan, BMO Financial Group
Read Anne-Marie's biography
Submit a question for Anne Marie here
Should I get insurance on a commercial loan?
I want to get into real estate investing as a side business...

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Mia Wedgbury, Co-founder, High Road Communications
Read Mia's biography
Submit a question for Mia here
PR work wanted
What should I be looking for in a PR agency?
How do you get your name out there?
What's the best way to approach the media?
In the event of a crisis, what do I do?

VENTURE CAPITAL: Sean Wise, Wise Mentor Capital
Read Sean's biography
Submit a question for Sean here

MARKETING: Christina Hill, Taxi Canada Inc.
Read Christina's biography
Submit a question for Christina here
How do I fashion a marketing plan for my restaurant?
How do I find the right agency for me?
What's the best way to get my message out?
How much should I be prepared to spend?
How do I make sure my message resonates?

RETAIL: David Gray, Sixth Line Solutions
Read David's biography
Submit a question for David here

CONSULTING: Business Development Bank of Canada
Tap into the expertise of the Business Development Bank of Canada's roster of acknowledged experts in helping Canadian small business grow. Your question will be directed to the small business consultant most able to give you the answer you need.

Submit a question for the BDC here