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5 Costly Mistakes Business Owners Make When Scaling—and How Consulting Fixes Them
Avoid These Pitfalls to Grow Your Business the Right Way with Harbourview Lending & Consulting Scaling a business is a dream for many SME...
Ryan Gowman
5 days ago4 min read
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Opportunities and Challenges for the Seafood Industry after Nova Scotia lifts Groundfish Moratorium
On May 13, 2025, Nova Scotia announced the lifting of a 30-year moratorium on groundfish (e.g., cod, haddock, halibut, flounder, pollock)...
Ryan Gowman
6 days ago8 min read
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Navigating the 2025 Market Surge – Stocks, Crypto, and What Canadian Businesses Need to Know
The first half of 2025 has been a whirlwind for financial markets, with both stocks and cryptocurrencies experiencing significant...
Ryan Gowman
May 126 min read
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Trump-Carney Meeting: Navigating Trade Tensions and What It Means for Canadian Businesses
Donald Trump and Mark Carney On May 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, a...
Ryan Gowman
May 74 min read
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What Is Data Analysis? A Complete Guide to Driving Business Success with Data
Unlock Your Businesses Potential with Data Analysis Introduction In a world overflowing with information, businesses that master data...
Ryan Gowman
May 15 min read
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Crafting a Winning Business Plan: Purpose, Benefits, and Impact
Business Plan - Roadmap to Success A business plan is more than a document—it’s a roadmap for success. Whether you’re launching a startup...
Ryan Gowman
Apr 284 min read
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Self-Directed Trading vs Working With a Financial Advisor, What's right for you?
Self-Directed Trading vs Financial Advisor In the current financial landscape, self-directed trading has gained significant traction,...
Ryan Gowman
Apr 166 min read
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The Risks of Mixing Business and Politics: A Cautionary Tale for Companies
Business and Politics With Canada gearing up for a highly anticipated federal election on April 28, 2025, political fervor is reaching a...
Ryan Gowman
Mar 243 min read
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Mark Carney Ends Consumer Carbon Tax: What It Means for Canadian Businesses - March 17, 2025
Forests cover 40% of Canada's land mass Mark Carney Ends Consumer Carbon Tax: What It Means for Canadian Businesses In a landmark policy...
Ryan Gowman
Mar 173 min read
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Top Five Bookkeeping Programs for Small Businesses in 2025: A Detailed Comparison for Success
Top Five Bookkeeping Programs for Small Businesses in 2025 This comprehensive analysis identifies the top five bookkeeping programs for...
Ryan Gowman
Mar 105 min read
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U.S. Tariffs Hit Canada Hard on March 5, 2025: How the Trade War Impacts Canadian Businesses
Introduction Today, March 5, 2025, marks the first full day since the United States implemented significant tariffs on Canadian and...
Ryan Gowman
Mar 56 min read
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U.S. Tariffs Hit Canada & Mexico: What It Means for Trade, March 4, 2025
Free trade is out the window Today, U.S. tariffs hit Canada & Mexico, marking a dramatic turn in North American trade. Effective as of...
Ryan Gowman
Mar 44 min read
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Navigating Uncertainty: A Week in Review for Canadian Small Business Owners - March 1, 2025
Week in Review, March 1, 2025 Navigating Uncertainty: A Week in Review for Canadian Small Business Owners This week brought a mix of...
Ryan Gowman
Mar 13 min read
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Why Borrowed Money Beats Capital for Business Growth
Business Growth As a business owner, you’ve likely faced the big question: How do I fund my next leap forward? You could dip into your...
Ryan Gowman
Feb 283 min read
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Trade Partnership Between Germany and Canada Amid U.S. Tariffs: A Comprehensive Analysis
This report provides a detailed examination of the potential trade partnership between Germany and Canada, considering the pending U.S....
Ryan Gowman
Feb 274 min read
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Navigating the Storm: How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape Your Atlantic Canadian Fisheries Business
Lobster By Ryan Gowman, Business Consultant February 27, 2025 As a fisheries business owner in Atlantic Canada, you’re no stranger to...
Ryan Gowman
Feb 273 min read
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Unlock Funding for Innovation Commercialization in Atlantic Canada with Harbourview Lending & Consulting
Atlantic Innovation Are you an Atlantic Canadian business owner with a groundbreaking idea ready to hit the market? The Funding for...
Ryan Gowman
Feb 263 min read
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Locking the Digital Door: Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever for Your Business
In today’s world, a business without strong cybersecurity is like a house without locks—inviting trouble. Cyberattacks are skyrocketing,...
Ryan Gowman
Feb 252 min read
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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Tumbling Sales: What’s Shaking Canadian Businesses This Weekend?
Threat of U.S. Tariffs Under Trump Administration Reports highlighted ongoing concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats...
Ryan Gowman
Feb 243 min read
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The Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Businesses
Understanding Tariffs Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods. They are designed to protect domestic industries from...
Ryan Gowman
Feb 122 min read
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