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Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan Building trust isn’t just a goal—it’s a business strategy. 🏆 Al welcomes Bruce MacLellan back on the podcast to discuss the 2026 CanTrust Index and explain how small businesses can leverage trust to drive growth. Do you know your trust strategy? Chapter 2: AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder Is AI making fraud harder to detect for businesses? In our latest episode, Allan speaks with Yale Holder from Moneris about how scammers are using artificial intelligence and advanced technology to target organizations—and the practical steps businesses can take to stay ahead of AI driven fraud. Learn how fraud tactics are evolving and what leaders need to know to protect their operations. Links of Interest: Proof Strategies CanTrust Index Fraud Prevention Tools Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:04 - Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan 00:17:10 - Chapter 2: AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder 00:23:58 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Chapter 1: Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN 🎶Dive into the world of music rights with SOCAN's Kit Wheeler! Discover why music licensing matters for businesses and how it supports artists. Chapter 2: Is Valentine’s Day A Bigger Shopping Event Than Black Friday? Dive into the numbers behind this year's Valentine's Day spending! 📊 Discover why it outshone even Black Friday in consumer impact. Find out why Canadians splurged more this year and what it means for our economy. Links of Interest: Moneris Data Services SOCAN Entandem Licensing Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:19 - Chapter 1: Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN 00:11:57 - Chapter 2: Is Valentine’s Day A Bigger Shopping Event Than Black Friday? 00:24:40 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Chapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief EconomistAl sat down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to unpack the top 3 economic stories of 2025, and to look at the year ahead in Canada’s economy. He also offers some helpful insights for Canadian small business owners.Chapter 2: Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its ImplicationsData Expert Sean McCormick joins Al to break down the latest holiday consumer spending trends. Was spending up, down, or flat this year? Which provinces came out on top? Which days were the busiest—and has Boxing Day lost its traditional shopping momentum? Get these answers and more insights in the full conversation.Chapter 3: AI and Retail Evolution: Preparing for 2026 with Mastercard’s Benjamin JacobDon't miss our chat with MasterCard's Benjamin Jacob on the evolving consumer behavior and adaptive economies. Discover how AI and strategic spending are revolutionizing the way Canadians shop! Links of Interest:BMOBMO Capital MarketsMoneris Data ServicesMastercardMastercard Small Business ResourcesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:13 - Chapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief Economist00:11:34 - Chapter 2: Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its Implications00:19:13 - Chapter 3: AI and Retail Evolution: Preparing for 2026 with Mastercard’s Benjamin Jacob00:28:08 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Chapter 1: Small Business & Charity: How Communities Support Ronald McDonald House Al is joined by Kate Horton from Ronald McDonald House Canada. She shares stories of how the organization supports families during their child's medical treatments. Ronald McDonald House Canada has supported more than 500,000 families across Canada since inception in 1981.Learn how you can help make a difference.Chapter 2: Inside Black Friday 2025: What the Data Tells UsJoin Al as he dives into the results from Black Friday 2025 with resident data expert Sean McCormick. Despite high hopes, spending was down 4% year-over-year, revealing intriguing regional differences and consumer behaviors. Discover key insights into the holiday shopping season, economic pressures, and strategic tips for merchants.Links of InterestRoncy PacksRonald McDonald House Canada / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:52 - Chapter 1: Kate Horton on Small Business & Charity: How Communities Support Ronald McDonald House00:11:16 - Call For Small Campaign Winners00:11:50 - Chapter 2: Sean McCormick on Inside Black Friday 2025: What the Data Tells Us00:21:22 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Chapter 1: Maximizing Your Restaurant’s Profitability: Insights from David HopkinsCanada's restaurant industry is grappling with rising food and labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and economic uncertainties. David Hopkins, President of The Fifteen Group, discusses how restaurants can maximize profits and create new concepts. Hopkins emphasizes the importance of detailed business planning for new restaurants and strategizing for peak seasons like the holidays. He also touches on trends and the cautious use of technology and Ai in the industry.Chapter 2: Tech to Table: How Moneris Go Restaurant Elevates Your Business OperationsAl dives into the latest technology to streamline restaurant operations with Gad Elharrar, VP of Product, and Michael Monaghan, Director of Product at Moneris. They introduce Moneris Go Restaurant, a commerce solution designed for small and micro-merchants. Learn how this solution is exceeding expectations and meeting the evolving needs of Canadian restaurateurs.Chapter 3: Putting a bow on consumer spending during the Toronto Blue Jays’ epic post-seasonThe World Series has wrapped up, and unfortunately for Canadian baseball fans, the Toronto Blue Jays came up short. While the on-field results weren’t what we hoped for, the story at the cash register tells a different tale for small Canadian businesses. Al sits down with consumer spending data expert Sean McCormick to break down the numbers from Toronto’s postseason run. The conversation even takes a therapeutic turn as Sean helps Al process the loss.Links of InterestThe Fifteen GroupMoneris Go RestaurantMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:48 - Chapter 1: David Hopkins on Maximizing Your Restaurant's Profitability00:13:54 - Chapter 2: Moneris' Product Team on How Moneris Go Restaurant Elevates Your Business Operations00:22:09 - Chapter 3: Sean McCormick Putting A Bow On Consumer Spending During The Toronto Blue Jays’ Epic Post-Season 00:30:58 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

October Baseball’s Economic Impact On Spending Across CanadaAl is joined by Sports Expert and VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services Sean McCormick to discuss the excitement of October baseball as the Toronto Blue Jays enter the postseason, examining the impact on local and national spending. Sean shares insights on how playoff rusns boost restaurant and bar revenue, referencing data from previous NHL and MLB events.Introducing Moneris Go Retail: New Features For Modern Retail NeedsLast month, Moneris launched significant enhancements to its Go Retail solution, addressing the evolving needs of modern retail. Al is joined by VP of Product Gad Elharrar and Director of Retail Products Alexandra Silverberg to discuss the new features designed to streamline operations for small and micro businesses.Links of InterestMoneris Data ServicesMoneris Go RetailChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:01 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick with October Baseball's Economic Impact On Spending00:09:57 - Ask An Expert: Moneris' Product Team Introduces Moneris GO Retail00:15:37 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Discover 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 this episode:Amanda Ibrahim, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris talks about the upcoming Elevate FestivalLinks of Interest:Moneris Data ServicesAngus Reid InstituteElevate FestivalChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:16 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick with Insights On Domestic Tourism00:12:07 - Save the Date: Amanda Ibrahim with September's Events Calendar00:14:25 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Canada’s economy has had a wild ride this year—but is it as bad as it seems?In our latest episode, BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter returns to break down the numbers behind the headlines. From inflation and interest rates to the surprising strength of domestic tourism, Porter shares insights that every small business owner should hear.💡 Why hasn’t Canada hit a recession?📉 What economic myths are holding entrepreneurs back?🌍 How are demographic shifts reshaping business creation?Whether you're navigating uncertainty or planning your next move, this episode offers practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on Canada’s economic outlook.👉 Listen now and find out why the current climate might be more manageable than you think.Links of Interest• BMO EconomicsChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:20 - Featured Interview: Douglas Porter on Navigating Canada's Economic00:12:20 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

With the average age of business owners at 58 and many lacking succession plans, Canadian small businesses are facing climbing rates of closure. Al is joined by Dr. Sarah Burrows, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, to discuss the growing concern of succession planning in Canadian small businesses.Dr. Burrows discusses the "Silver Tsunami" and the impact of changing tax laws on family-owned businesses.Explore innovative solutions like Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) for sustainable business transitions and learn how local businesses can adapt amidst economic uncertainties.If you’re a business owner who hasn’t thought about succession planning, start listening!Also in this episode:Kerry Smith, National Leader, Famiy Office Services at MNP talks about succession planningAreen Pabla, Sales & Marketing Intern at Moneris reviews July’s calendar of eventsLinks of InterestDr. Sarah Burrows on LinkedINSmith School of BusinessQueen’s UniversityFamily Enterprise CanadaFamily Firm InstituteBusiness Development Bank of CanadaMNP Family Office ServicesSoulFestCanadian Food Truck FestivalsChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:45 - Featured Interview: Dr. Sarah Burrows on The Silver Tsunami00:14:09 - Ask An Expert: Kerry Smith on Succession Planning00:28:29 - Save The Date: Areen Pabla with July's Calendar Of Events00:29:57 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month, Al is joined by Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), to discuss the economic impact of golf in Canada and how the industry reflects this year’s tourism trends. Jeff also delves into how golf courses are adapting to changes in travel due to tariffs and the various programs and services offered by the NGCOA to support its members.Also in this episode:Lynne Dubuc, Director of Events at Elevate talks about Toronto Tech WeekSean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services talks about consumer spending during round 2 of the NHL PlayoffsLinks of InterestNational Golf Course Owners Association CanadaTake A Kid To The CourseToronto Tech WeekElevateMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:21 - Featured Interview: Jeff Calderwood on The Business Of Golf In Canada00:14:44 - Ask An Expert: Lynn Dubuc on Toronto Tech Week00:19:42 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Round 2 NHL Playoff Consumer Spending Data00:27:30 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape. They delve into topics such as Canada's economic performance in the first quarter of 2025 and the effects of trade wars with the U.S. on Canadian businesses and consumers. Porter shares valuable advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs navigating this uncertain economic climate. He also offers his perspectives on the 'Buy Canadian' movement and inter-provincial trade barriers, and what they could mean for the economy. To lighten the mood, Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services, joins Al to share early consumer spending data from this year’s NHL Playoffs.Links of Interest:BMO EconomicsMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:15 - Featured Interview: Douglas Porter on Canada's Economic Landscape00:17:09 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with NHL Playoff Consumer Spending Data00:22:36 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Rising costs, labour shortages, sustainability, and yes, tariffs, these are just a few of the challenges facing the food service industry in Canada. What is being done about it? Al sits down with Max Roy, VP of Federal and Quebec at Restaurants Canada to talk about it.Also, we all know how important trust is in business, but how do you measure trust? Bruce MacLellan, Chair at Proof Strategies has been measuring trust in Canada for the past decade and each year they release the Cantrust Index to share their findings. Al speaks with Bruce about their findings.Links of Interest:Restaurants CanadaRC Show 2025Proof StrategiesCanTrust IndexMoneris’ ESG ReportChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:25 - Featured Interview: Max Roy on The Biggest Challenges Faced By Restaurants In Canada00:16:52 - Ask An Expert: Bruce MacLellan on The Importance Of Trust In Business00:34:32 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to the podcast. They talk about how independent Canadian grocers are already preparing for the imminent tariffs and what this could mean for consumers.March is also Fraud Prevention Month. Al chats with Amisha Parikh, VP Security Solutions @ Mastercard. They talk about Mastercard’s latest research on the impact of fraud on Canadian’s financial health.Also This Episode:David Litwin, Manager, External Communications at Moneris with insight and advice about Fraud Prevention Month.Links of Interest:Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG)Mastercard Trust CentreCybersecurity Assessment ToolFraud Prevention ToolsWhat The Fraud : Fraud Prevention ResourcesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - Featured Interview: Gary Sands on How Canadian Grocers Are Responding To The Tariff Threats00:12:46 - Ask An Expert: Amisha Parikh on The Impact Of Fraud On Canada's Financial Health00:20:50 - By The Numbers: David Litwin on Fraud Data In Canada00:30:24 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month, Al welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services to talk about consumer spending data in the first half of the tax holiday in Canada.Was it worth it for Canadians? Obviously every bit of savings helps. But what about Canadian Businesses? Did it change anyone’s shopping behaviour?Listen now to find out.Also This Episode:Daniel Stranges, Senior Events & Sponsorships Specialist at Moneris with a look at February’s Events CalendarLinks of Interest:Moneris Data ServicesSecond Harvest SweepstakesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:07 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick on The Tax Holiday00:06:58 - Save The Date: Daniel Stranges with February's Events Calendar00:08:13 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

In the first episode of 2025, Allan welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris' Data Services, to discuss holiday spending trends from 2024 and their implications for 2025. They touch on the significance of Black Friday sales, regional differences in consumer spending, and predictions for economic recovery.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:46 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick Looking Back At 2024 And Forward to 202500:09:28 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

In 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 Moneris.Links of Interest:Ronald McDonald House Charities CanadaMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:55 - Featured Interview: Kate Horton from Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada00:15:04 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Taylor Swift and Black Friday Spending Data00:21:00 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim on December's Events Calendar00:23:09 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

One of the victims of moving to a more cashless society in the past has been charitable organizations that rely on people’s generosity during in-person donation opportunities. There are many people who simply just don’t like carrying cash with them.For the past few years, we’ve been following the progress of Canadian startup tiptap as they’ve grown from a conversation-starting curiosity, to a fixture on many national charitable campaigns, and not-for-profit institutions.Al has a sit-down with tiptap Director of Sales Mark Jordan to talk about a couple of these national campaigns The Poppy Campaign and The Red Kettle Campaign to learn how tip tap has helped them bridge the cashless gap.Also in this episode:Neal Isaac, Managing Director, Open Banking & Payments at ATB is our expert on open bankingSean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services shares consumer spending data.Links of Interest:Atb.comOpen Finance Network of CanadaFintechs CanadaCanadian Chamber of CommerceBudget 2024: Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking [email protected]:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:10 - Featured Interview: Mark Jordan on How Charities Are Bridging The Cashless Gap00:15:02 - Ask An Expert: Neal Isaac on Open Banking00:23:12 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:28:28 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Over the past few months we’ve talked a lot about grants and programs, both from the government and corporations, but how do you apply for these grants?This month, Al speaks with “Grant Angel” Stephanie Sang, Founder at Granted Consulting. As her nickname implies, Stephanie knows all about grants and shares her expertise with us. Also in this episode:Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services shares consumer spending data.Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of Ocober’s events calendar.Links of Interest:granted.caRonald McDonald House CanadaRMHC Great Games ChallengeSmall Business ForumChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:41 - Featured Interview: "Grant Angel" Stephanie Sang on How To Apply For Grants00:15:51 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:21:18 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with October's Events Calendar00:23:30 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

What came first? Your brick and mortar business or your ecommerce business? Whichever one you chose, one thing is almost certain, if you have a brick and mortar location, you most likely have a way to sell your product or service online as well. You may have noticed some challenges with keeping both channels synchronised, whether its with inventory management, scheduling, or sales. In this month’s episode Al speaks with expert Jason Grossman, Senior Product Manager at Moneris about how you can better align both those channels.Al also speaks with Mayumi Bae, Founder of The Plant Based Workshop and winner of the Visa She’s Next Grant Program. They talk about how and why she started her business and what her plans are for the grant. Also in this episode:Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services shares consumer spending data.Matt Rovet, Senior Events Producer talks about September’s busy events calendarLinks of Interest:Moneris Total CommerceThe Plant Based WorkshopShe’s Next, Empowered By Visa2024 Elevate FestivalTrellis TransitGlow RitualCanada Fintech Forum 2024eCommerce North Innovator ChallengeToronto OktoberfestChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:54 - Featured Interview: Mayumi Bae, Founder of The Plant Based Workshop00:09:51 - Ask An Expert: Jason Grossman on Aligning Your Brick And Mortar With Your Online Business00:15:31 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:21:55 - Sounds From Elevate Festival00:31:03 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with September's Events Calendar00:32:34 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

We’ve taken a look at government support for small business in Canada, but what about corporate support? Al is visited by Gerardo Welter, Vice President – Marketing & Business Insights Canada and Latin America at American Express. They talk about Amex’s Shop Small campaign, and they also share some promising trends for shopping small in Canada based on consumer shopping research.Another great event to support small business in Canada is the Elevate Festival. Al brings you on-the-scene interviews with participants from last year’s festival to give you a taste of what you can expect this year.Also in this episode:Daniel Stranges, Sr. Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris cohosts.Sean McCormick, Director Business Development at Moneris shares consumer spending data.Links of Interest:Shop Small With American Express2024 Elevate FestivalAfrican Bronze HoneyAfter 9 Inc.HypeDocsChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:11 - Featured Interview: Gerardo Welter on Shopping Small00:09:58 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:15:23 - Sounds From Elevate Festival00:25:25 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

As an entrepreneur in this country you may not be aware of all the help available to your business, and frankly, who has time to research? In this special bonus episode of Just Good Business we do the work for you. James Hicks, President and CEO of Moneris has a sit-down with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business to talk about the state of small businesses in Canada, and some of the supports available to entrepreneurs and small business owners and where to find them.Links of Interest:Government of Canada Benefits FinderChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:49 - James Hicks Speaks With The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business00:15:18 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Al meets with 4 members of Team Moneris. All of them have represented Canada in international competition, all of them elite athletes, and all of them are part of Moneris’ sales team.What is it about sales that attracted them to a career in sales? What is it about their pursuit of athletic excellence that makes them good sales professionals? How can you apply this knowledge to your sales process?Listen now to find out.Also in this episode:Mallory McWirtier, Sr. Social Media Specialist at Moneris cohosts.Jacqueline Tsai, Head of Client Relationships at Interac talks about Moving Day in Quebec.Sean McCormick, Director Business Development at Moneris shares consumer spending data.Teagan Hollenberg, Communications Intern at Moneris talks about July's events calendarChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:03 - Featured Interview: Moneris' Elite Sales Team00:21:06 - Ask An Expert: Jacqueline Tsai on Moving Day in Quebec00:31:47 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:40:45 - Save the Date: Teagan Hollenberg on Julyès Events Calendar00:41:55 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

June is National Indigenous History Month and to celebrate, we’re talking about Indigenous business development in Canada. Al welcomes Hosna Kadary, National Market Leader Zero Barriers to Business at BMO to talk about the support programs available for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada and to share some of their success stories.Also in this episode:Sydney Lupton, Marketing Intern at Moneris cohosts.Jessie Bell, Senior Product Manager at Moneris talks about Moneris’ latest integration with Apple Tap to Pay on iPhone.Sean McCormick, Director Business Development at Moneris shares consumer spending data around the 2024 NHL PlayoffsLinks of Interest:Building trust with Indigenous businessesSpecialty Lending: Zero Barriers to BusinessSlapshots and Spending Sprees: How the NHL Playoffs Put Canadian Cities on a Power PlayChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:21 - Featured Interview: Hosna Kadary on The Various Support Programs For Indigenous Entrepreneurs00:08:39 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with 2024 NHL Playoff Consumer Spending Data00:15:02 - Ask An Expert: Jessie Bell on Apple Tap to Pay on iPhone00:18:01 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

It’s May, and while in many parts of Canada we had a milder than usual winter, it seems Spring is taking its time getting started, but it’s here now. That means the start of tourist season.So how can your business take full advantage of this year’s tourist season? What can we expect after a few years of rising numbers out of the pandemic? Is there still room for more growth?Al welcomes Joe Passarelli from Discover Global Network to talk about what to expect from the upcoming tourist season and what advice he might have for businesses in tourist areas.Also in this episode:Niyati Budhiraja, Blog Content Specialist at Moneris cohosts.Sean McCormick, Director Business Development at Moneris shares consumer spending data around tourist season.Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern presents the final instalment of Merchant JourneyDaniel Stranges, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist talks about May’s events calendarLinks of Interest:Starry-Eyed Spending: The 2024 Total Eclipse doubles consumer spending in Niagara Falls and HamiltonDiscover Global NetworkDiscover SignageSaving GrazeChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:34 - Andrew Vergalito on The Effects Of The Solar Eclipse On His Business00:07:37 - Featured Interview: Joe Passarelli on The Upcoming Tourist Season00:22:03 - Merchant Journey Part 6: The Results00:27:46 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Tourism Spend Data00:34:12 - Save The Date: Daniel Stranges on May's Events Calendar00:35:47 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month we’re talking about the RC Show by Restaurants Canada. It’s Canada’s leading foodservice & hospitality expo. Al talks to Anna Pham, Director of Content & Programming at Restaurants Canada about what to expect at this year’s show and how you can make the most of your visit. Al is also joined by Maryam Saeed, Chief Risk Officer at Visa Canada to talk fraud prevention and what entrepreneurs can do to keep their business safe from fraudsters.Also in this episode:René-Pier Plourde, Content Marketing Manager at UEAT cohosts.Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern presents the fourth instalment of Merchant JourneyMatt Rovet, Senior Events Producer at Moneris talks about April’s busy events calendarLinks of Interest:eCommerce NorthRC ShowEcommerce Success Blueprint: Your Ultimate Guide to Marketing and ShippingUEATSaving GrazeChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:06 - Featured Interview: Anna Pham on This Year's Restaurant's Canada Show00:13:17 - Merchant Journey Part 5: The Reveal!00:17:00 - Ask An Expert: Maryam Saeed on Fraud Prevention00:17:00 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet on April's Events Calendar00:27:08 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month’s episode is going to have a sport theme, but if you don’t follow sports you may want to listen anyway because it’s about how sporting events affect your business.Last month a couple of major sporting events took place. One, we cannot legally mention—it involves American football, Taylor Swift and Usher. The other big event was the NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto.Whenever there is a bid for a large sporting event, a new sport venue, or even a new team, you’ll hear owners and politicians talk about the positive economic impact it will have on business in the area. This month we’ll share with you some real data showing that impact. Is it real? Listen to find out.Also in this episode:Sean McCormick, Director Business Development at Moneris co-hosts and takes us Behind the Numbers.René-Pier Plourde, Content Marketing Manager at UEAT shares restaurant data from last month’s big events.Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern presents the third instalment of Merchant JourneyLinks of Interest:Saving GrazeUEATMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:06:11 - Merchant Journey Part 4: Setting Up The eCommerce Site00:10:33 - Featured Interview: René-Pier Plourde on Restaurant Data From Last Month's Big Events00:16:38 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with NHL All-Star Weekend Spending Data00:20:28 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

February is the perfect month to show your customers some love! To help you with that, we’re going to share some helpful tips you can use to boost sales leading up to this Valentine’s Day.We’ll also bring you the second instalment in our Merchant Journey series with Sydney Lupton featuring Saving Graze.Also in this episode:Sam Wong, Marketing Strategy Manager at Moneris co-hosts.Kip Macartney, Director of Emerging & Value Add Services/Products at Moneris is our expert on gift cards.Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern presents the second instalment of Merchant JourneyAmber Lynn, Solution Sales Consultant at MonerisElla Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of February’s events calendar.Links of Interest:Saving GrazeValentine’s Day Spending on Significant Others to Reach New Record, NRF Survey ShowsIs Your Small Business Ready to Win Hearts This Valentine’s Day?Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:44 - Merchant Journey Part 2: Speaking With Sales00:11:38 - Ask An Expert: Kip Macartney on Gift Cards00:18:58 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart on January's Events Calendar00:20:24 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

We hope you had a safe and happy holiday season!This time of year, many businesses are getting back to normal after a busy holiday retail season, others are just getting back to work after a welcome break.As we all look ahead to what 2024 may bring, it is common to make resolutions for the coming year. These usually involve some form of self-improvement. Businesses are no different. If their fiscal year lines up with the calendar, right now, they are setting up their resolutions—or goals and targets—for the coming year. What are your business’ resolutions? Don’t have any? Maybe we can help you think of some.Also in this episode:Rick Stephan, Director, Digital Channels co-hosts.Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern presents the first instalment of Merchant JourneyLinks of Interest:Forbes Article: Five Practical Small Business New Year’s Resolutions For 2024Saving GrazeChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:53 - Merchant Journey Part 1: Introducing Your Saving Graze00:12:09 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

We are now officially in the holiday season, and depending on your business, it can be one of the busiest times of the year. It is also one of the most charitable times of the year and we’d like to focus on that this month.Al welcomes his featured interview Helen Seibel, Head of Community and Employee Giving at BMO to talk about why it’s important for businesses to give back to their communities. He also welcomes Kat Hamilton and Wayne Henshall from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) who bring some helpful tips on how you can make your small business more accessible.Also In This Episode:David Litwin, Senior Communications Specialist at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris brings the latest consumer spending data from this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:31 - Featured Interview: Helen Seibel on Why It's Important For Business To Give Back00:11:49 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Spending Data From This Year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday00:17:15 - Featured Interview: Kat Hamilton and Wayne Henshall with Tips On Making Your Business More Accessible00:28:42 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Having a website without proper Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is like opening a shop in a dark alley in the world’s largest city without proper signage leading customers to your door. Only those who know where to look will find you, everyone else will just walk on by to the next shop with proper signage and brighter lights.SEO can be daunting without some basic understanding of how search engines work. This month Al is joined by co-host Sheena Lyonnais, Manager Digital Marketing (Web) at Moneris who teaches him some of these basics. Then he goes deeper into it in this month’s feature interview with SEO expert Rob Rapiti, Digital Marketing Consultant at Cansulta.Al is also joined as always by Sean McCormick, Moneris’ Consumer Spending Data Expert to get a preview of this year’s holiday shopping season.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:06 - Featured Interview: Rob Rapiti on Search Engine Optimization00:13:56 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with A Preview On The Upcoming Holiday Shopping Season00:21:04 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This year on Small Business Month, we’ve given our podcast a bit of an SEO and branding makeover. Introducing Moneris’ newest podcast bringing small business owners and entrepreneurs the tools, advice and—most importantly—the data you need to start that business or take your business to the next level. It’s just good business! That’s the podcast! It’s Just Good Business.In this October episode of Al speaks with Anurag Kar, AVP, Money Movement Products at Interac Corp. about the growing trend of Canadians taking on side-hustles and what that means to the workforce and the economy.Also in this episode:Sam Wong, Marketing Strategy Manager at Moneris co-hosts.Benoit Maheux, Product Line Manager with UEAT is our expert on restaurant kiosksSean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris shares some consumer spending data from Canada’s largest citiesDaniel Stranges, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris talks about the upcoming events for Small Business Month.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:54 - Featured Interview: Anurag Kar on Side-Hustles00:14:41 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data From Canada's Largest Cities00:18:37 - Ask An Expert: Benoit Maheux on Restaurant Kiosks00:24:00 - Save The Date: Daniel Stranges with October's Events Calendar00:26:25 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

September is all about the Elevate Festival 2023 in Toronto. Al dives into the 3-day technology and innovation festival with Alex Rayment, Senior Director Partnerships & Key Accounts at Elevate and Vithu Vijayaratnam, Manager Innovation Programs at Elevate. They talk about all the reasons entrepreneurs should attend this festival from world-class speakers, to cutting-edge content tracks, to next-level networking.Al also speaks with Shawna Miller, VP of Marketing and Communications at Mastercard. They’re a founding sponsor of the Elevate Festival.Also in this episode:Sydney Lupton, Marketing Intern at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris shares some of our recent joint research with Angus ReidMatt Rovet, Senior Events Producer at Moneris talks about the upcoming Canadian Consumer Behaviour webinar.Links of Interest:Elevate 2023 FestivalCanadian Consumer Behaviour WebinarChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:29 - Featured Interview: Alex Rayment and Vithu Vijayaratnam on Why You Should Attend Elevate Festival00:12:57 - Ask An Expert: Shawna Miller on Elevate Festival00:17:35 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Angus Reid Research On Consumer Behaviour00:21:42 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with September's Events Calendar00:23:46 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Al explores the potential of harnessing big data for small businesses and learns about the importance of data-driven decision-making.He is joined by Brian Ford, VP, ATB Business Solutions and Victoria Clark, AVP, Payment Product at ATB to talk about how they’re supporting business in Alberta.Also in this episode:Tobii Sanwo, Communications Specialist at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris shares some consumer spending dataElla Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of August’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:04 - Featured Interview: Brian Ford and Victoria Clark on Using Data To Support Small Business In Alberta00:12:57 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:16:53 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with August's Events Calendar00:18:10 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of many businesses in Canada. Many who were behind in their digital transformation journey were sent scrambling to get their business online. Those that were ready, were generally more resilient during the most trying times.This month, Al welcomes Sean Barkulis, VP, Global Strategic Partnerships – Payment & Fintech at Wix to talk about how their world-class platform is helping businesses with that transformation.Also in this episode:Kristina Anguelakieva, Marketing Strategy Manager at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris shares some ecommerce consumer dataMadeline Dalglish, Marketing Intern at Moneris gives a rundown of July’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:26 - Featured Interview: Sean Barkulis on How Wix Is Helping Small Businesses With Digital Transformation00:10:09 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with eCommerce Consumer Spending Data00:15:49 - Save The Date: Madeline Dalglish with July's Events Calendar00:17:01 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Can you believe it’s already June? This year is just flying by!It’s the first full year back to normal for many businesses, so we thought we’d take a look at how things are going so far and what are some of the challenges being faced by small Canadian businesses. Al welcomes Jim Filice, VP and Head of Commercial and Money Movement at Visa Canada to talk about those challenges, and how digital payments are helping to ease some of the pain.Also in this episode:Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris shares some consumer data about the restaurant sectorMatt Rovet, Senior Events Producer at Moneris gives a rundown of June’s events calendarLinks of InterestUEATMoneris Data ServicesChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:48 - Featured Interview: Jim Filice on The Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today00:12:51 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Restaurant Spending Data00:17:07 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with June's Events Calendar00:18:45 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month is all about Talent as Al speaks with Moneris’ Talent Acquisition team about the candidate experience.Al is also joined by Michelle Slater, Senior Director North American Marketing at Indeed. Michelle shares some data and provides her tips on how to improve the candidate experience.Also in this episode:Jacqueline Campbell, Sr. Talent Attraction & Employer Brand Consultant, Talent Acquisition at Moneris co-hostsJosh Dunton, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Moneris talks about the importance of a positive candidate experienceAmanda Ibrahim, Senior Events and Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of May’s events calendar.Links of InterestWebinar: Boosting customer interactions with speed, efficiency, and security.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:04 - Featured Interview: Josh Dunton on The Importance Of A Positive Candidate Experience00:11:29 - By The Numbers: Michelle Slater with Tips on How To Improve The Candidate Experience00:17:11 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with May's Events Calendar00:19:36 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

It’s Unattended April!As technology advances, we’re seeing an increasing number of ways to pay without the need for human intervention. From vending machines to parking meters to self-service kiosks, unattended payments have become ubiquitous and convenient.This month Al speaks with Mark Langmead, Director, Revenue & Compass Operations at Translink to talk about how transit companies have adopted unattended payment solutions to great success.Also in this episode:Sam Wong, Marketing Strategy Manager at Moneris co-hostsDoug Hatton, VP, Client Solutions at Moneris talks about Open Loop paymentsSean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris brings the consumer spending dataElla Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of April’s events calendar.Links of InterestChoose Moneris & SaveeCommerce North French Innovator ChallengeChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:43 - Ask An Expert: Doug Hatton on Open Loop Payments00:06:12 - Featured Interview: Mark Langmead on Unattended Payment Solutions00:17:15 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data00:22:09 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with April's Events Calendar00:24:12 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

March Is Fraud Prevention Month!Fraud continues to be an increasing problem for businesses. In Canada, it has led to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses each year. So how do you protect your business from fraudsters? It starts with awareness and the right tools.In this month’s episode, Al speaks with Aviva Klein, VP Digital Payments and Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard. Aviva talks about what Mastercard is doing to keep their cardholders and businesses secure.Also in this episode:Jacob Goguen, Manager Fraud Detection & Investigations at Moneris co-hosts and shares fraud data in the ‘By The Numbers’ segment.Maria Cameron, Director, Portfolio and Process Risk Management at Moneris provides some tips to protect your online business from fraud.Amanda Ibrahim, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of March’s events calendar.Links of Interest:Women in Sales Fireside ChatCanadian Consumer Behaviour WebinarChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:09 - Featured Interview: Aviva Klein on Protecting Your Small Business From Fraud00:13:01 - By The Numbers: Jacob Guguen on Fraud Data00:17:16 - Ask An Expert: Maria Cameron on Fraud Protection Tips00:20:57 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with March's Events Calendar00:22:18 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Large sporting events can have a big impact on many different kinds of business. We just had one of the world biggest sporting events in Soccer’s World Cup and coming up this month is one of the biggest sporting events in North America (HINT: It’s a ‘Super’ event).Al Speaks to Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris about this past World Cup and how it affected spending here in Canada. He also speaks with René-Pier Plourde, Content Marketing Manager at UEAT, who talks about the upcoming big game in the US, how that may affect the restaurant business, and how restaurants can prepare for the increased business.Also in this episode:Sean McCormick co-hosts.Patrick Wiltshire, Director, Core Payments at Moneris talks about tipping.Matt Rovet, Events Producer at Moneris gives a rundown of February’s events calendar.Upcoming Events:B2B Webinar with Visa - Strategies for savings through B2B paymentsUEAT Webinar – A Restauranteur’s peak-time playbookChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:36 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on How The World Cup Affects Spending In Canada00:08:25 - Featured Interview: René-Pier Plourde on Restaurants And The BIG GAME00:14:58 - Ask An Expert: Patrick Wiltshire on Tipping00:19:53 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with February's Events Calendar00:21:42 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Happy New Year!Every year around this time we tend to look back at the previous year and then forward to what is to come. This episode will be no different. We will look back at some of the final spend data of 2022 with our resident expert Sean McCormick, Director of Business Development at Moneris. Then we will look forward to 2023 with Jordan Williamson, VP Product Strategy and Data Solutions at Moneris.Also in this episode:David Litwin, Senior Communications Specialist at Moneris co-hosts.Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of January’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:57 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Final 2022 Spend Data00:07:02 - Featured Interview: Jordan Williamson on Top 3 Payment Trends For 202300:13:39 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with January's Events Calendar00:15:08 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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:Amanda Ibrahim, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development, at Moneris talks about what we can expect this year for #GivingTuesdayStephen Mattis, Vice President at RBC, shares his expert advice about not-for-profit businesses.Amanda Ibrahim, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of November’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:45 - Featured Interview: Mark Jordan on Cashless & Contactless Solutions For Charities00:13:06 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Giving Tuesday00:18:05 - Ask An Expert: Stephen Mattis on Not-For-Profit Businesses00:24:27 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with December's Events Calendar00:25:41 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

The leaves are turning, the air is getting cooler, pumpkin spice is flowing and Christmas music is playing everywhere! These are all signs that holiday shopping season is fast approaching. Are you ready? Is your business ready? In this month’s edition of Shop Talk, we’ll help you get ready.Al speaks with Patrick Wiltshire, Director of Core Payments at Moneris about the release of our newest POS terminals Moneris Go and Moneris Go Plus just in time for those holiday sales.Also in this episode:Dave Daga, Director, Creative Services at Moneris co-hosts.Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development, at Spendscape gives us the latest data on chargebacks heading into the busiest season for chargebacks.Angel Zou, Product Specialist at Moneris, talks about gift cards and how they can help your business this holiday season.Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of November’s events calendar.Links of InterestMoneris GoMoneris Go PlusNew Moneris Commercial (En/Fr)Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:48 - Featured Interview: Patrick Wiltshire on Moneris' Newest POS Terminals00:08:13 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with The Latest Data On Chargebacks00:11:31 - Ask An Expert: Angel Zou on How Gift Cards Can Help Your Business This Holiday Season00:16:52 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with November's Events Calendar00:19:09 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

It’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 businesses need to get started.Also in this episode:Nicole Kosmayer, Co-founder, COO at Bookmark with some great advice on building a great ecommerce siteSean McCormick, Director, Business Development, at Spendscape gives us an overview of Moneris’ partnership with Angus Reid on the latest consumer spending behaviour and sentiment dataAmanda Ibrahim, Sr. Events & Sponsorships Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of October’s event calendar.Click here to learn more about Call For Small 2022.Links of Interest:www.ownr.cowww.bookmark.comCNIB | Connecting the DotsStartup DayChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:24 - Featured Interview: Aziz Smailagic with The Top 5 Things New Businesses Need To Get Started00:12:23 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with The Latest Consumer Spending Data00:17:12 - Ask An Expert: Nicole Mosmayer on Building A Great eCommerce Site00:22:59 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with October's Events Calendar00:24:40 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

September is a very busy time for many people, especially parents and teachers gearing up for back-to-school. It’s also a busy time for businesses, as many return from summer vacation and gear up for the holiday season drive.If you’re a Canadian technology company or a tech entrepreneur, a BIG event on your September calendar should be Elevate Festival 2022! Why?In this month’s episode, Al speaks with Gbemi Akande, Director of Innovation at Elevate. Learn about how Elevate is helping Canadian tech start-ups and fueling innovation in Canada.We also hear from a couple of those start-ups as they share their story with Al.Also in this episode:Theresa Wetzel, Sr. Manager, Events & ESG at Moneris co-hostsChristal Earle, Founder, CEO at Brave SolesAditiya Dutta, Co-Founder at Fleur & Co.Ella Urquhart, Sr. Communications Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of September’s events calendar.Links of InterestElevateElevate Festival 2022eCommerce NorthBrave SolesFleur & Co.Moneris.comChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:14 - Featured Interview: Christal Earle from Brave Soles00:08:12 - Featured Interview: Aditiya Dutta from Fleur & Co.00:14:01 - By The Numbers: Gbemi Akande on How Elevate Is Fueling Innovation In Canada00:19:54 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with September's Events Calendar00:23:01 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

The way customers pay for goods and services has changed drastically. The events of the past two years has accelerated that change. But what about Business-to-Business transactions? Have there been any improvements with how businesses pay each other?In this episode Al speaks with Ballal Ahmad, VP Product Management at Mastercard to talk about how businesses are paying their vendors. Also in this episode:Atia Sabour, Manager, B2B Marketplace Strategy at Moneris co-hostsJon Purther,Director of Market Insights at Payments Canada brings relevant Canadian B2B dataRobert Wilkinson, Vice President B2B at Moneris is our resident B2b expertElla Urquhart, Sr. Communications Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of August’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:29 - Featured Interview: Ballal Ahmad on Businesses Pay Each Other00:09:39 - By The Numbers: Jon Purther with Canadian B2B Data00:15:05 - Ask An Expert: Robert Wilkinson on How Moneris Is Enabling B2B00:22:04 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with August's Events Calendar00:23:52 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Tourist 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 Spendscape talks about tourism spending trends.Amanda Ibrahim, Communications Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of July’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:31 - Featured Interview: René-Pier Plourde on How Restaurants Can Improve Their Dine-In Experience And Increase Revenue00:11:19 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Tourism Spending Trends00:16:07 - Ask An Expert: Jordan Williamson on Dynamic Currency Conversion00:21:46 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with July's Events Calendar00:23:33 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

The 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 Solutions & Value Added Services at Moneris talks about installment payment solutions.Sean McCormick, Director, Sales & Marketing at Spendscape talks about consumer spending trends.Amanda Ibrahim, Communications Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of June’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:15 - Featured Interview: Brian Weiner on Visa Installments00:12:31 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Consumer Spending Trends00:16:40 - Ask An Expert: Kip Macartney on Installment Payment Options00:20:35 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with June's Events Calendar00:23:10 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

The month of May signals many beginnings, the beginning of warmer weather, flowers, budding trees, and for many, it’s a great time to begin a new job.By all accounts, the current job market is at an all-time high for those who are looking for new employment so this month’s theme is ‘Talent Acquisition’. We’ll help your business navigate this challenging job market.Moneris’ Director of Talent Acquisition Sim Ozel co-hosts, and in our feature interview, Al speaks with Michelle Slater, Director of Marketing at Indeed Canada, the #1 job site in Canada.Also in this episode:Jacqueline Campbell, Recruitment Marketing Specialist from Moneris shares some tips for optimizing your recruitment effortsTheresa Wetzel, Sr. Manager, Events & ESG at Moneris gives a rundown of May’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:53 - Featured Interview: Michelle Slater on Navigating Today's Challenging Job Market00:14:51 - Ask An Expert: Jacqueline Campbell with Tips For Optimizing Your Recruitment Efforts00:21:26 - Save The Date: Theresa Wetzel with May's Events Calendar00:24:20 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Tax Season is here!Spring isn’t the only season that has sprung! It’s also tax season!In this month’s tax-themed episode, Al speaks with Moneris’ Tax Manager Hanna Ghadban in our ‘Feature’ Interview to talk about all things income tax.Also…Are you an early filer of income tax like this month’s co-host Rick Stephan or are you a last-minute crammer like Al? Where do the majority of Canadians rank on that scale? In this month’s ‘By The Numbers’ Sean McCormick will help answer this question with real consumer data.Also in this episode:Clyde Seymour, CPA, CA, MACC, Principal – International Income Tax from Ryan ULC, shares some excellent tax information for small business ownersElla Urquhart, Communications Specialist at Moneris with a rundown of April’s events calendar.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:34 - Featured Interview: Hanna Ghadban on All Things Income Tax00:11:31 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Whether Canadians Are Early Income Tax Filers Or Last-Minute Crammers00:15:35 - Ask An Expert: Clyde Seymour with Income Tax Tips For Small Business Owners00:22:29 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with April's Events Calendar00:24:28 - Outro Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at [email protected] Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.