From supporting each other to making your dreams a reality – there’s so much to celebrate in small business that makes a big impact.
Each week, join us as we explore everything that small means, and the inspirational owners behind it all.
SMALL MEANS
SUPPORTING EACH OTHER
Behind every business there’s a community of supportive people who make it happen – day after day.
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SMALL MEANS
SUPPORTING EACH OTHER
Strength in numbers
It takes a village. Hear from Legin, Founder of Legin Knits, as he dives into all the ways a passionate community has backed his journey.
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Small Business: Insight Spotlight | Reel #001
Legin
Founder
Legin Knits
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THIS WEEK’S CONTENT CORNER:
Build a culture of belonging
How can you create strong affinity with potential employees? Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Retain talent and foster a thriving culture.
How to write an inclusive job ad
Attract top talent and cast a wide net – you can expand your community with an inclusive job description that speaks to people from all walks of life.
Join the powerful network
Do you accept American Express at your business? Want to grow your community to include a loyal and enthusiastic customer base? When you become a Merchant Member, we help make it easy for Cardmembers to find you.
There’s more to come!
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SMALL MEANS
PAVING THE WAY
Small business owners know how meaningful mentorship can be. It’s all in the give and take.
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SMALL MEANS
TRAILBLAZING FOR OTHERS
The leaders we couldn’t get there without
Being small means leading the way for others. Just ask Jami, founder of Chillbooks: “Mentorship has been a necessity in getting me to where I am now in my business. You need people in your corner that are able to give you perspective.”
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Small Business: Insight Spotlight | Reel #002
Jami Monte
Founder
Chillbooks
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6 ways to make your small business an employer of choice
One way is to focus on and celebrate success. How else can you attract and retain talent in a challenging labour market? We’ll show you how.
Refer a fellow business owner
Know someone who would benefit from becoming a Cardmember? Pass the benefits along and you’ll get rewarded. Log in to see what you could earn for each approved referral.
There’s more to come!
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SMALL MEANS
WORKING SMARTER
Adapting and thriving is the name of the game and small businesses always show up to play big.
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SMALL MEANS
LOOKING AT THINGS DIFFERENTLY
Keeping up with the latest
Mark, Owner of Remarkable Woodworks, is sharing his story about facing challenges and an evolving industry and coming up stronger as a result of it.
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Small Business: Insight Spotlight | Reel #003
Mark Rason
Owner
Remarkable Woodworks
THIS WEEK’S CONTENT CORNER:
Turn to AI to help innovate your marketing
Looking to streamline your marketing efforts while staying ahead of the pack? AI can help with personalization, developing buyer personas and more.
Find more ways to fuel
your business
Support your next innovation by opening up new cash flow opportunities. Explore our borrowing centre to see what might be available to you as a Cardmember.
There’s more to come!
Check back every week as we explore all the ways that Small Means BusinessTM.
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SMALL MEANS
MAKING YOUR DREAMS A REALITY
Hustle, determination, ambition. When it’s time to roll up those sleeves, small business owners thrive.
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SMALL MEANS
ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD
Facing it with fortitude
Dr. Sarvendran, Owner of Regatta Dental and Allure Dental is diving into her perspective on overcoming challenges, and the way entrepreneurs and owners show incredible spirit to make it through.
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Dr. Karthika Sarvendran
Owner
Regatta Dental and Allure Dental
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Facing a competitive retail landscape?
You can explore new ways to engage and delight your customers – and distinguish your brand. Check out our article on experiential marketing.
That’s a job well done
Make everyday spending more rewarding and use those rewards to celebrate your success. Amex Offers rewards you at places you shop, dine and more for business.
Small Business Month is coming to a close, but we’ve got your back as you keep moving forward.
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