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Melody McKinnon
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🍁 Digital Marketing ◆ Content ◆ Online Business ◆ Author
I'm on CanadiansInternet.com, AllNaturalPetCare.com, CanadianFamily.net, CanadianDigitalMedia.com, etc.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodymckinnon/
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One of the biggest challenges a Virtual Assistant (VA) faces is the perpetual need to find new clients.

🗣️👥 12 Ways Successful Virtual Assistants Find New Clients:
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#VirtualAssistant #Clients #LeadGeneration
12 Ways Successful Virtual Assistants Find New Clients
One of the biggest challenges a VA faces is the perpetual need to find new clients. Learn how the top VAs bring them in!
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December 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Dog treats can be yummy, healthy and festive too!

🐶 Natural Dog Treat Recipe – Seasonal Seaweedies:
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#Dogs #PetFood #Recipe #NaturalPetCare
Homemade Natural Dog Treat Recipe - Seasonal Seaweedies
Dog treats can be yummy, healthy and festive too!
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December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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If you're selling online, you need to accept payments online. Don't worry, it's easier than it looks.

🍁💳 Accepting Online Payments in Canada:
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#CanadianBusiness #Ecommerce #PaymentSolutions
Online Business 101: Accepting Online Payments in Canada
Everything you need to know to start accepting payments online in Canada, along with stats and security tips to better serve consumers.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Insider info on the best-selling products in Canada for online sellers, from perpetual performers to new niches.

🔥🍁 10 Hot Online Product Niches for Canadian Sellers in 2025
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#CanadianBusiness #Ecommerce #Niches
10 Hot Online Product Niches for Canadian Sellers in 2025
Insider reveals the hottest-selling products in Canada for online sellers. From perpetual performers to new niches!
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December 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Remember it? The magical anticipation that made Christmas Eve painfully long? 🎅

Helping kids through the torture of time can turn into Christmas traditions and create memories that you’ll all treasure.

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#ChristmasEve #ChristmasMagic
10 Ways for Kids to Pass the Time on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve can pass maddeningly slow when you're a kid. Here are 10 ways to keep kids occupied & create merry memories on the big night!
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December 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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These studies suggest the story of dogs & their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.

🐕🐩 Ancient Dogs of all Shapes & Sizes Roamed with Humans:
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#Dogs #Research #Evolution
Ancient Dogs of all Shapes and Sizes Roamed with Humans * All Natural Pet Care
Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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One of the most important things you can do to ensure the success of your online business, is to identify your ideal online customers (AKA Avatar, Persona or Target).

🔍🔎 How to Find Info for Your Online Customer Profile
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#OnlineSales #OnlineBusiness
How to Find Info for Your Online Customer Profile (Avatar/Persona) ⋆
Find out more about your ideal customer and learn how to use the info you gather to increase online sales & engagement.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Tired of shipping costs taking a bite out of your profit margin? You could cut them by more than half!

📦 12 Ways to Slash Shipping Costs for Canadian 🍁 Small Businesses:
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#SmallBusiness #CanadianBusiness #Shipping
12 Ways to Slash Shipping Costs for Canadian Small Businesses ⋆
You can save more than 50% of shipping costs with these tips and solutions! Whether you ship within Canada or globally...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Geoffrey Blanc, a recognized expert in email communications & GM of Cyberimpact, shares actionable tips & critical info to help Canadian organizations protect themselves and their subscribers.

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#EmailMarketing #CanadianBusiness #DataSovereignty
Canadian Organizations Need a More Responsible Way to Handle Email Communication ⋆ Online Business Canada
Learn how Canadian organizations can strengthen their email programs and align them with Canadian privacy standards to protect themselves.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Digital #content is in high demand & #freelancers are selling it as fast as they can produce it.

Writing
Podcasts
Webinar and video production/editing
Transcribing
Slideshows
Graphics design
Photography
Audio

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#MadeInCanada #Freelancing
How to Start a Freelance Digital Content Business in Canada
Digital content is in high demand! Start an online business with his BIG Canadian guide. Tips, resources, free tools, job sites...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Many online businesses can easily be started from home with little to no investment & minimal tech skills.

🏠🖥️ 7 Cheap & Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home
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#OnlineBusiness #HomeBusiness #EasyBusiness
7 Cheap and Easy Online Businesses to Start From Home ⋆
Online businesses can easily be started from home with little to no investment and minimal skills! Here are 7 lesser-known ideas to consider.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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It's an important decision but it doesn't have to be difficult...

🖥️🛒 Should I Host my Online Store or use an Ecommerce Platform?
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#Ecommerce #OnlineBusiness #OnlineRetail
Should I Host my Online Store or use an Ecommerce Platform?
We've weighed the ecommerce options so you can make an informed decision. Ensure your online store is perfect for you... and your customers!
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Influencer marketing can put you in front of audiences you’ve never tried to reach before. With gift shoppers, it broadens your marketing strategy & positions your brand for growth.

🎁 5 Types of #InfluencerMarketing Promotions for Gift Shoppers
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5 Types of Influencer Marketing Promotions to Grab Gift Shoppers ⋆ Online Business Canada
These influencer promotions invariably outperform other marketing methods when the target is gift shoppers. + Finding & tracking influencers.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Support & learn from fellow Canadians to help build a stronger digital business & country.

🍁 Subscribe to the Online Business Canada Newsletter:

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#CanadianBusiness #MadeInCanada #ElbowsUp
Subscribe to the Online Business Canada Newsletter ⋆
Canadian online business & marketing tips, news & resources, delivered to your inbox every week!
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December 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Our gift guide features the most coveted presents for all of your favourite entrepreneurs, be it family, friends, colleagues or clients.

🎄 2025 Canadian Gift Guide for Online Entrepreneurs:
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#GiftGuide #CanadianBusiness #Entrepreneur #BuyCanadian
2025 Canadian Gift Guide for Online Entrepreneurs ⋆ Online Business Canada
We have the most coveted gifts for all of your favourite entrepreneurs, be it family, friends, colleagues or clients.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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No matter where you are in your digital transformation, there are ways to use the internet to increase your holiday sales.

🎀 8 Things to do Online to Make Holiday Season Sales Soar
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#HolidaySeason #BusinessTips #OnlineShopping
8 Things to do Online to Make Holiday Season Sales Soar ⋆
Proven ways for Canadian small businesses to take online sales to new levels for the holiday season and beyond.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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We’ve brought together an outstanding selection of gift ideas for pets and their parents for the 2025 holiday season!

💡 Perfect Pet Presents:
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#Pets #GiftGuide #HolidayGifts
Perfect Pet Presents 2025 * All Natural Pet Care
We've brought together an outstanding selection of gift ideas for pets and their parents for the 2025 holiday season!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Valuable content drives sales & generates leads, but what type of content is most profitable?

💵 The 7 Most Profitable Types of Blog Posts
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#Blogging #ContentWriting #OnlineBusiness
The 7 Most Profitable Types of Blog Posts ⋆ Online Business Canada
Insider reveals the most profitable types of blog posts! Give them a try to boost your own bottom line.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Learn how to handle returned products that have been drop-shipped through your online store:

☑️ Return policies
☑️ Canadian consumer rights
☑️ Fraud
☑️ Salvaging your relationship with the customer.

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#Dropshipping #Ecommerce #OnlineRetail
How Should Returns be Handled for Drop-Shipped Products?
Learn all about e-commerce return policies for drop-shipped products, when and how you should refund, and Canadian consumer laws.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Social commerce is transforming the retail landscape as Canadian consumers seek streamlined shopping experiences. Yet growing concerns remain significant barriers.

🍁💻 Most Canadians Shop Online, But They Have Concerns
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#CanadianBusiness #SocialCommerce
Most Canadian Consumers Shop Online, But They Have Concerns
48% of Canadian consumers think purchasing on social media is an easy way to keep up with trends, yet 74% worry about data security.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Easily scale your small business with the latest bite-size tips for incremental online growth.

📈 DECEMBER 2025: 6 Quick Tips for Online Growth This Month
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#BusinessGrowth #Scaling #OnlineBusiness #OnlineMarketing
DECEMBER 2025: 6 Quick Tips for Online Growth This Month
Bite-size tips reveal fast ways to grow your small business online in December, 2025. This monthly column makes it easy to scale your business!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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To maximize online profitability, we shift our focus to revenue objectives and the most efficient path to them.

💰 5 Crucial Steps to Optimize Your Online Customer Path to Profitability:
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#Profitability #Profits #OnlineSales
5 Crucial Steps to Optimize Your Online Customer Path to Profitability
Learn how to influence the purchasing behaviour of your website visitors to maximize revenue and generate leads!
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December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Do you have any holiday baking tips & tricks to share?

🍬🍪 12 Clever Christmas Cookin’ Hacks We Use EVERY Year:
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#HolidayBaking #HolidaySeason #ChristmasCooking
12 Clever Christmas Cookin' Hacks We Use EVERY Year ⋆
We use these holiday baking tips & tricks to add festive flavour and streamline the baking process. It smells like Christmas!
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December 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Are you dreaming of a home business for 2026?

🏠💻 7 Recession Proof Online Businesses to Start From Home provides the expert advice you need to make it happen.

Get it on Amazon: amzn.to/3TRcivn #affiliate #HomeBusiness #OnlineBusiness
Recession Proof Online Businesses: 7 Online Businesses to Start From Home
Recession Proof Online Businesses: 7 Online Businesses to Start From Home eBook : McKinnon, Melody: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
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November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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💳 Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday!

Please support small businesses, online or offline, today and every day!

#SmallBusiness
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM