Calgary Business News

Most business owners make the mistake of thinking that a brand is mostly about a logo, colours, slogan, signage, and other visual elements. The majority of marketing agencies also fail to understand what a brand is all about. Visit any website of a Calgary-based marketing agency and they’ll go on and on about “branding” but…

For many small/local Calgary businesses, the thought of Amazon, Walmart, or Costco carrying the same products as you can be a stressful event. A Calgary resident highlighted his struggles with trying to buy local ended up wasting his time and did nothing but create frustration. Instead of being silent about this common small business problem,…

In 2015, David Howse was hired by Mount Royal University to build the Social Media Final Project course. This course was the capstone to a five-course social media marketing certificate at the University. Over the next ten years, David has taught about 60 classes and also developed the SEO, Google Ads, and Digital Marketing Metrics…

As Calgary witnesses a significant boom in construction, the city’s economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. This surge in construction activity not only reshapes the skyline but also has a ripple effect on the local employment sector, signaling a pivotal moment for job seekers and businesses alike. The importance of understanding the impact of…

In Calgary, workers across various sectors face common yet significant health challenges. Construction workers often grapple with back pain from heavy lifting, while healthcare professionals face issues of long shifts, a lot of time standing, general stress, repetitive strain injuries due to patient handling. Office managers aren’t immune either, with ergonomic issues leading to discomfort…

CALGARY – A public weather alert has been issued in Calgary and other parts of Alberta. The heat index is expected to reach higher numbers. Despite that, it is not considered fatal. Businesses and residents might be affected a little bit because of the intensely hot weather. The forecast is that the temperature can go…

The fact that people are leaving their respective jobs regardless of what reason imposes big risks. The most common factors of the lack of labor force here in Calgary are the following: Workers quitting their jobs The number of retirees increasing Lack of applicants due to job mismatch The number of workers that are quitting…

The biggest business news story in Calgary, today, came from an obscure online post about someone asking which gym they should join in order to lose weight. The question came from someone donating an organ and wanted to be in good shape for the surgery. With such a noble cause – many people responded with…

The pandemic has a huge impact on our society regardless of our social status. Different sectors have suffered a lot in terms of the financial aspect. However, in the real estate industry, the opportunities remain to be very high. Here in Calgary, the real industry market is still growing. This gives buyers, sellers, and builders…