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• Canada’s small business owners look to level the playing field with Amazon

• From side hustle to 150-person business with a ‘wealth mindset’

• Black Friday deal or no deal?

• Step into Willy Wonka’s world

• Notable Spotlight: Bar Avelo

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Canada’s small business owners call on feds to take on Amazon, level playing field

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1. The E-Commerce Conundrum: While small businesses see the potential in e-commerce, competing with behemoths like Amazon is daunting. Many face challenges due to Amazon's business practices, even as they try to gain a foothold on Amazon's Marketplace.

2. Legal Leverage: There's a push to use the Competition Act's ongoing review to safeguard small businesses. This includes backing amendments that empower the Competition Bureau against anti-competitive practices like price fixing and restrictive mergers.

3. Ending Efficiency Defense: A move to end the 'efficiencies defence,' which allows anti-competitive mergers under the guise of efficiency, signals a shift towards a more equitable market.

4. Amazon's Defense: Amazon counters by highlighting the success of Canadian SMEs on its platform, noting significant sales and assuring cooperation with ongoing investigations into its market dominance.

This commerce clash is more than just sales at stake; it's about defining a fair and competitive market. Will the collective might of small businesses sway the future, or will Amazon's dominance continue unchallenged? Stay tuned for more in this unfolding economic drama! 🛍️💥🔍

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She Turned Her Side Hustle Into a 150-person Business. Here's How She Used the 'Wealthy Mindset' to Her Advantage.

🚀 Side Hustle to Full Hustle: Morgan DeBaun's Blueprint for Success! 🌟 From a side project at Intuit to a thriving full-time gig, Morgan DeBaun's journey with Blavity is a masterclass in transforming side hustles into booming businesses.

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1. Start Small, Dream Big: Blavity began as a side hustle while DeBaun worked full-time, growing organically before she focused entirely on it.

2. Balancing Act: DeBaun didn't quit her day job immediately; she balanced it with a consulting gig to finance her living expenses while reinvesting in Blavity.

3. Wealth vs. Rich Mindset: DeBaun emphasizes valuing time and peace over material wealth, advocating for smart investments in oneself.

4. Financial Discipline: Separate your personal and business finances to gain clear insights and tax benefits. Test your side hustle before going all-in.

5. Test and Grow: Before investing heavily, validate your side hustle through testing, like Facebook ads or creating a waitlist.

Morgan DeBaun's story is not just about success; it's about smart, sustainable growth and valuing your most precious resource - time. Ready to turn that side project into your main gig? Take a page from DeBaun's playbook and start hustling! 💼📈💡

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