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Just Good Business 🍁Rediscovering Canada: Insights on Domestic TourismDiscover how Canadians are embracing domestic tourism more than ever before! In this insightful episode, Al sits down with Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services, to discuss his findings. Learn about the reasons behind the increased focus on local travel, how the exchange rate and political factors are influencing travel decisions, and get a sneak peek into the upcoming Elevate Festival in Toronto.Whether you're in the tourism industry or just curious about travel trends, this episode is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss!Also in t...
2025-09-1014 min
Just Good Business 🍁How Ronald McDonald House Is Helping Canadian Families HealIn this episode, Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC), pays Al a visit to discuss the organization's mission to support families with critically ill children. She shares insights into the history and impact of RMHC, including the challenges faced by families and their need for support.Kate also highlights heartwarming stories of families helped by RMHC and details ongoing campaigns and ways small businesses can contribute.Also in this episode:Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris talks Taylor Swift numbers.Amanda Ibrahim, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at...
2024-12-0623 min
Just Good Business 🍁How Are Charities Becoming More Digital?It’s that time of year again! Time to get gather with family and celebrate the holidays. It’s a festive time, but it’s also a time when people feel their most charitable, so this month we’re talking about Charities and Not-For-Profit Businesses.How do these types of business differ from conventional for-profit businesses? What are charities doing to become more ‘digital’ in an increasingly cashless society?Al speaks with Mark Jordan, Managing Director, tiptap Foundation about an interesting solution for charities looking for cashless and contactless payment options.Also in this episode...
2022-12-0127 min
Just Good Business 🍁Top 5 Things New Businesses Need To Get StartedIt’s our favourite time of year and it has nothing to do with pumpkin spice, or Halloween parties—those are just bonuses!October is Small Business Month and while we like to celebrate our small Canadian businesses year-round, in October we like to go that extra mile. After all, Moneris is the ‘Proud Partner of Small Canadian Business’.Al is joined by co-host Tanya Nagi, Manager, Social Media at Moneris to talk about Moneris’ ‘Call For Small’ grant initiative. He also speaks with Aziz Smailagic, Senior Account Manager at Owner. Aziz lists his top 5 things new bus...
2022-10-0426 min
Just Good Business 🍁How Your Business Can Make The Most Of Canada's Short Tourist SeasonTourist season in Canada is short, so small businesses in that sector need to make the most of the few months they have to welcome those out-of-town visitors.In this episode Al speaks with René-Pier Plourde, Head of the UEAT University to talk about how restaurants can improve their dine-in experience and increase revenue. He also speaks to Jordan Williamson, Director of Product Strategy & Development at Moneris about Dynamic Currency Conversion.Also in this episode:Angel Zou, Product Specialist at Moneris co-hosts and talks about Moneris Go AppétitSean McCormick, Director, Sales & Marketing at...
2022-07-0125 min
Just Good Business 🍁Help Your Customers Make Large Purchases Easier On Their BudgetsThe beginning of summer can be an expensive time of year. Folks prepping their outdoor areas for entertaining, landscaping, buying that new BBQ or shed. These are all big purchases.So how can your business help your customers make those purchases easier on their budgets? Al welcomes Brian Weiner, Vice President, Head of Product and Digital at VISA Canada on the podcast to talk about a potential solution, VISA Installments.Also in this episode:Neetu Sidhu, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Moneris co-hosts and talks about National Indigenous History Month.Kip Macartney, Director, Emerging...
2022-06-0124 min