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

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🎶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

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Al 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 Implications

Data 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 Jacob

Don'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:

• BMO
• BMO Capital Markets
• Moneris Data Services
• Mastercard
• Mastercard Small Business Resources

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:13 - Chapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief Economist
• 00:11:34 - Chapter 2: Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its Implications
• 00:19:13 - Chapter 3: AI and Retail Evolution: Preparing for 2026 with Mastercard’s Benjamin Jacob
• 00:28:08 - Outro

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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 Us

Join 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 Interest

• Roncy Packs
• Ronald McDonald House Canada / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:00:52 - Chapter 1: Kate Horton on Small Business & Charity: How Communities Support Ronald McDonald House
• 00:11:16 - Call For Small Campaign Winners
• 00:11:50 - Chapter 2: Sean McCormick on Inside Black Friday 2025: What the Data Tells Us
• 00:21:22 - Outro

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Canada'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 Operations

Al 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-season

The 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 Interest

• The Fifteen Group
• Moneris Go Restaurant
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:00:48 - Chapter 1: David Hopkins on Maximizing Your Restaurant's Profitability
• 00:13:54 - Chapter 2: Moneris' Product Team on How Moneris Go Restaurant Elevates Your Business Operations
• 00:22:09 - Chapter 3: Sean McCormick Putting A Bow On Consumer Spending During The Toronto Blue Jays’ Epic Post-Season 
• 00:30:58 - Outro

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Al 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 Needs

Last 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 Interest

• Moneris Data Services
• Moneris Go Retail

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:01 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick with October Baseball's Economic Impact On Spending
• 00:09:57 - Ask An Expert: Moneris' Product Team Introduces Moneris GO Retail
• 00:15:37 - Outro

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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 Festival

Links of Interest:

• Moneris Data Services
• Angus Reid Institute
• Elevate Festival

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:16 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick with Insights On Domestic Tourism
• 00:12:07 - Save the Date: Amanda Ibrahim with September's Events Calendar
• 00:14:25 - Outro

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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 Economics

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:20 - Featured Interview: Douglas Porter on Navigating Canada's Economic
• 00:12:20 - Outro

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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 planning
• Areen Pabla, Sales & Marketing Intern at Moneris reviews July’s calendar of events

Links of Interest

• Dr. Sarah Burrows on LinkedIN
• Smith School of Business
• Queen’s University
• Family Enterprise Canada
• Family Firm Institute
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• MNP Family Office Services
• SoulFest
• Canadian Food Truck Festivals

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:45 - Featured Interview: Dr. Sarah Burrows on The Silver Tsunami
• 00:14:09 - Ask An Expert: Kerry Smith on Succession Planning
• 00:28:29 - Save The Date: Areen Pabla with July's Calendar Of Events
• 00:29:57 - Outro

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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 Week
• Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services talks about consumer spending during round 2 of the NHL Playoffs

Links of Interest

• National Golf Course Owners Association Canada
• Take A Kid To The Course
• Toronto Tech Week
• Elevate
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:21 - Featured Interview: Jeff Calderwood on The Business Of Golf In Canada
• 00:14:44 - Ask An Expert: Lynn Dubuc on Toronto Tech Week
• 00:19:42 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Round 2 NHL Playoff Consumer Spending Data
• 00:27:30 - Outro

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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 Economics
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:15 - Featured Interview: Douglas Porter on Canada's Economic Landscape
• 00:17:09 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with NHL Playoff Consumer Spending Data
• 00:22:36 - Outro

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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 Canada
• RC Show 2025
• Proof Strategies
• CanTrust Index
• Moneris’ ESG Report

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:25 - Featured Interview: Max Roy on The Biggest Challenges Faced By Restaurants In Canada
• 00:16:52 - Ask An Expert: Bruce MacLellan on The Importance Of Trust In Business
• 00:34:32 - Outro

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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 Centre
• Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
• Fraud Prevention Tools
• What The Fraud : Fraud Prevention Resources

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:30 - Featured Interview: Gary Sands on How Canadian Grocers Are Responding To The Tariff Threats
• 00:12:46 - Ask An Expert: Amisha Parikh on The Impact Of Fraud On Canada's Financial Health
• 00:20:50 - By The Numbers: David Litwin on Fraud Data In Canada
• 00:30:24 - Outro

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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 Calendar

Links of Interest:

• Moneris Data Services
• Second Harvest Sweepstakes

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:07 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick on The Tax Holiday
• 00:06:58 - Save The Date: Daniel Stranges with February's Events Calendar
• 00:08:13 - Outro

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Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:00:46 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick Looking Back At 2024 And Forward to 2025
• 00:09:28 - Outro

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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 Canada
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:55 - Featured Interview: Kate Horton from Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada
• 00:15:04 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Taylor Swift and Black Friday Spending Data
• 00:21:00 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim on December's Events Calendar
• 00:23:09 - Outro

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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 banking
• Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services shares consumer spending data.

Links of Interest:

• Atb.com
• Open Finance Network of Canada
• Fintechs Canada
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Budget 2024: Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking Framework
• tiptappay.com
• Mark@TipTapPay.com

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:10 - Featured Interview: Mark Jordan on How Charities Are Bridging The Cashless Gap
• 00:15:02 - Ask An Expert: Neal Isaac on Open Banking
• 00:23:12 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:28:28 - Outro

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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.ca
• Ronald McDonald House Canada
• RMHC Great Games Challenge
• Small Business Forum

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:41 - Featured Interview: "Grant Angel" Stephanie Sang on How To Apply For Grants
• 00:15:51 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:21:18 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with October's Events Calendar
• 00:23:30 - Outro

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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 calendar

Links of Interest:

• Moneris Total Commerce
• The Plant Based Workshop
• She’s Next, Empowered By Visa
• 2024 Elevate Festival
• Trellis Transit
• Glow Ritual
• Canada Fintech Forum 2024
• eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
• Toronto Oktoberfest

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:54 - Featured Interview: Mayumi Bae, Founder of The Plant Based Workshop
• 00:09:51 - Ask An Expert: Jason Grossman on Aligning Your Brick And Mortar With Your Online Business
• 00:15:31 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:21:55 - Sounds From Elevate Festival
• 00:31:03 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with September's Events Calendar
• 00:32:34 - Outro

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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 Express
• 2024 Elevate Festival
• African Bronze Honey
• After 9 Inc.
• HypeDocs

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:11 - Featured Interview: Gerardo Welter on Shopping Small
• 00:09:58 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:15:23 - Sounds From Elevate Festival
• 00:25:25 - Outro

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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 Finder

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:49 - James Hicks Speaks With The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business
• 00:15:18 - Outro

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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 calendar

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:03 - Featured Interview: Moneris' Elite Sales Team
• 00:21:06 - Ask An Expert: Jacqueline Tsai on Moving Day in Quebec
• 00:31:47 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:40:45 - Save the Date: Teagan Hollenberg on Julyès Events Calendar
• 00:41:55 - Outro

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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 Playoffs

Links of Interest:

• Building trust with Indigenous businesses
• Specialty Lending: Zero Barriers to Business
• Slapshots and Spending Sprees: How the NHL Playoffs Put Canadian Cities on a Power Play

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:21 - Featured Interview: Hosna Kadary on The Various Support Programs For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
• 00:08:39 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with 2024 NHL Playoff Consumer Spending Data
• 00:15:02 - Ask An Expert: Jessie Bell on Apple Tap to Pay on iPhone
• 00:18:01 - Outro

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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 Journey
• Daniel Stranges, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist talks about May’s events calendar

Links of Interest:

• Starry-Eyed Spending: The 2024 Total Eclipse doubles consumer spending in Niagara Falls and Hamilton
• Discover Global Network
• Discover Signage
• Saving Graze

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:34 - Andrew Vergalito on The Effects Of The Solar Eclipse On His Business
• 00:07:37 - Featured Interview: Joe Passarelli on The Upcoming Tourist Season
• 00:22:03 - Merchant Journey Part 6: The Results
• 00:27:46 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Tourism Spend Data
• 00:34:12 - Save The Date: Daniel Stranges on May's Events Calendar
• 00:35:47 - Outro

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Also in this episode:

• René-Pier Plourde, Content Marketing Manager at UEAT cohosts.
• Sydney Lupton, Digital Marketing Intern presents the fourth instalment of Merchant Journey
• Matt Rovet, Senior Events Producer at Moneris talks about April’s busy events calendar

Links of Interest:

• eCommerce North
• RC Show
• Ecommerce Success Blueprint: Your Ultimate Guide to Marketing and Shipping
• UEAT
• Saving Graze

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:06 - Featured Interview: Anna Pham on This Year's Restaurant's Canada Show
• 00:13:17 - Merchant Journey Part 5: The Reveal!
• 00:17:00 - Ask An Expert: Maryam Saeed on Fraud Prevention
• 00:17:00 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet on April's Events Calendar
• 00:27:08 - Outro

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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 Journey

Links of Interest:

• Saving Graze
• UEAT
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:06:11 - Merchant Journey Part 4: Setting Up The eCommerce Site
• 00:10:33 - Featured Interview: René-Pier Plourde on Restaurant Data From Last Month's Big Events
• 00:16:38 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with NHL All-Star Weekend Spending Data
• 00:20:28 - Outro

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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 Journey
• Amber Lynn, Solution Sales Consultant at Moneris
• Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris  gives a rundown of February’s events calendar.

Links of Interest:

• Saving Graze
• Valentine’s Day Spending on Significant Others to Reach New Record, NRF Survey Shows
• Is Your Small Business Ready to Win Hearts This Valentine’s Day?

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:44 - Merchant Journey Part 2: Speaking With Sales
• 00:11:38 - Ask An Expert: Kip Macartney on Gift Cards
• 00:18:58 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart on January's Events Calendar
• 00:20:24 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 Journey

Links of Interest:

• Forbes Article: Five Practical Small Business New Year’s Resolutions For 2024
• Saving Graze

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:04:53 - Merchant Journey Part 1: Introducing Your Saving Graze
• 00:12:09 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 - Introduction
• 00:03:31 - Featured Interview: Helen Seibel on Why It's Important For Business To Give Back
• 00:11:49 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Spending Data From This Year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday
• 00:17:15 - Featured Interview: Kat Hamilton and Wayne Henshall with Tips On Making Your Business More Accessible
• 00:28:42 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 - Introduction
• 00:03:06 - Featured Interview: Rob Rapiti on Search Engine Optimization
• 00:13:56 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with A Preview On The Upcoming Holiday Shopping Season
• 00:21:04 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 kiosks
• Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris shares some consumer spending data from Canada’s largest cities
• Daniel Stranges, Senior Events & Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris talks about the upcoming events for Small Business Month.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:54 - Featured Interview: Anurag Kar on Side-Hustles
• 00:14:41 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data From Canada's Largest Cities
• 00:18:37 - Ask An Expert: Benoit Maheux on Restaurant Kiosks
• 00:24:00 - Save The Date: Daniel Stranges with October's Events Calendar
• 00:26:25 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 Reid
• Matt Rovet, Senior Events Producer at Moneris talks about the upcoming Canadian Consumer Behaviour webinar.

Links of Interest:

• Elevate 2023 Festival
• Canadian Consumer Behaviour Webinar

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:29 - Featured Interview: Alex Rayment and Vithu Vijayaratnam on Why You Should Attend Elevate Festival
• 00:12:57 - Ask An Expert: Shawna Miller on Elevate Festival
• 00:17:35 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Angus Reid Research On Consumer Behaviour
• 00:21:42 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with September's Events Calendar
• 00:23:46 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 data
• Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of August’s events calendar.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:04 - Featured Interview: Brian Ford and Victoria Clark on Using Data To Support Small Business In Alberta
• 00:12:57 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:16:53 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with August's Events Calendar
• 00:18:10 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 data
• Madeline Dalglish, Marketing Intern at Moneris gives a rundown of July’s events calendar.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:26 - Featured Interview: Sean Barkulis on How Wix Is Helping Small Businesses With Digital Transformation
• 00:10:09 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with eCommerce Consumer Spending Data
• 00:15:49 - Save The Date: Madeline Dalglish with July's Events Calendar
• 00:17:01 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 sector
• Matt Rovet, Senior Events Producer at Moneris gives a rundown of June’s events calendar

Links of Interest

• UEAT
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:48 - Featured Interview: Jim Filice on The Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today
• 00:12:51 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Restaurant Spending Data
• 00:17:07 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with June's Events Calendar
• 00:18:45 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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-hosts
• Josh Dunton, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Moneris talks about the importance of a positive candidate experience
• Amanda Ibrahim, Senior Events and Sponsorship Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of May’s events calendar.

Links of Interest

• Webinar: Boosting customer interactions with speed, efficiency, and security.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:04 - Featured Interview: Josh Dunton on The Importance Of A Positive Candidate Experience
• 00:11:29 - By The Numbers: Michelle Slater with Tips on How To Improve The Candidate Experience
• 00:17:11 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with May's Events Calendar
• 00:19:36 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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-hosts
• Doug Hatton, VP, Client Solutions at Moneris talks about Open Loop payments
• Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development at Moneris brings the consumer spending data
• Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of April’s events calendar.

Links of Interest

• Choose Moneris & Save
• eCommerce North French Innovator Challenge

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:43 - Ask An Expert: Doug Hatton on Open Loop Payments
• 00:06:12 - Featured Interview: Mark Langmead on Unattended Payment Solutions
• 00:17:15 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with Consumer Spending Data
• 00:22:09 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with April's Events Calendar
• 00:24:12 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 Chat
• Canadian Consumer Behaviour Webinar

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:09 - Featured Interview: Aviva Klein on Protecting Your Small Business From Fraud
• 00:13:01 - By The Numbers: Jacob Guguen on Fraud Data
• 00:17:16 - Ask An Expert: Maria Cameron on Fraud Protection Tips
• 00:20:57 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with March's Events Calendar
• 00:22:18 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 payments
• UEAT Webinar – A Restauranteur’s peak-time playbook

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:36 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on How The World Cup Affects Spending In Canada
• 00:08:25 - Featured Interview: René-Pier Plourde on Restaurants And The BIG GAME
• 00:14:58 - Ask An Expert: Patrick Wiltshire on Tipping
• 00:19:53 - Save The Date: Matt Rovet with February's Events Calendar
• 00:21:42 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 - Introduction
• 00:01:57 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Final 2022 Spend Data
• 00:07:02 - Featured Interview: Jordan Williamson on Top 3 Payment Trends For 2023
• 00:13:39 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with January's Events Calendar
• 00:15:08 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 #GivingTuesday
• Stephen 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 - Introduction
• 00:02:45 - Featured Interview: Mark Jordan on Cashless & Contactless Solutions For Charities
• 00:13:06 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Giving Tuesday
• 00:18:05 - Ask An Expert: Stephen Mattis on Not-For-Profit Businesses
• 00:24:27 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with December's Events Calendar
• 00:25:41 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 Interest

• Moneris Go
• Moneris Go Plus
• New Moneris Commercial (En/Fr)

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:48 - Featured Interview: Patrick Wiltshire on Moneris' Newest POS Terminals
• 00:08:13 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with The Latest Data On Chargebacks
• 00:11:31 - Ask An Expert: Angel Zou on How Gift Cards Can Help Your Business This Holiday Season
• 00:16:52 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with November's Events Calendar
• 00:19:09 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 site
• Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development, at Spendscape gives us an overview of Moneris’ partnership with Angus Reid on the latest consumer spending behaviour and sentiment data
• Amanda 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.co
• www.bookmark.com
• CNIB | Connecting the Dots
• Startup Day

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:24 - Featured Interview: Aziz Smailagic with The Top 5 Things New Businesses Need To Get Started
• 00:12:23 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick with The Latest Consumer Spending Data
• 00:17:12 - Ask An Expert: Nicole Mosmayer on Building A Great eCommerce Site
• 00:22:59 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with October's Events Calendar
• 00:24:40 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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-hosts
• Christal Earle, Founder, CEO at Brave Soles
• Aditiya Dutta, Co-Founder at Fleur & Co.
• Ella Urquhart, Sr. Communications Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of September’s events calendar.

Links of Interest

• Elevate
• Elevate Festival 2022
• eCommerce North
• Brave Soles
• Fleur & Co.
• Moneris.com

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:14 - Featured Interview: Christal Earle from Brave Soles
• 00:08:12 - Featured Interview: Aditiya Dutta from Fleur & Co.
• 00:14:01 - By The Numbers: Gbemi Akande on How Elevate Is Fueling Innovation In Canada
• 00:19:54 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with September's Events Calendar
• 00:23:01 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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-hosts
• Jon Purther,Director of Market Insights at Payments Canada brings relevant Canadian B2B data
• Robert Wilkinson, Vice President B2B at Moneris is our resident B2b expert
• Ella Urquhart, Sr. Communications Specialist at Moneris gives a rundown of August’s events calendar.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:29 - Featured Interview: Ballal Ahmad on Businesses Pay Each Other
• 00:09:39 - By The Numbers: Jon Purther with Canadian B2B Data
• 00:15:05 - Ask An Expert: Robert Wilkinson on How Moneris Is Enabling B2B
• 00:22:04 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with August's Events Calendar
• 00:23:52 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 Appétit
• Sean 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 - Introduction
• 00:03:31 - Featured Interview: René-Pier Plourde on How Restaurants Can Improve Their Dine-In Experience And Increase Revenue
• 00:11:19 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Tourism Spending Trends
• 00:16:07 - Ask An Expert: Jordan Williamson on Dynamic Currency Conversion
• 00:21:46 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with July's Events Calendar
• 00:23:33 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 - Introduction
• 00:05:15 - Featured Interview: Brian Weiner on Visa Installments
• 00:12:31 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Consumer Spending Trends
• 00:16:40 - Ask An Expert: Kip Macartney on Installment Payment Options
• 00:20:35 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim with June's Events Calendar
• 00:23:10 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 efforts
• Theresa Wetzel, Sr. Manager, Events & ESG at Moneris gives a rundown of May’s events calendar.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:53 - Featured Interview: Michelle Slater on Navigating Today's Challenging Job Market
• 00:14:51 - Ask An Expert: Jacqueline Campbell with Tips For Optimizing Your Recruitment Efforts
• 00:21:26 - Save The Date: Theresa Wetzel with May's Events Calendar
• 00:24:20 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 owners
• Ella Urquhart, Communications Specialist at Moneris with a rundown of April’s events calendar.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:34 - Featured Interview: Hanna Ghadban on All Things Income Tax
• 00:11:31 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Whether Canadians Are Early Income Tax Filers Or Last-Minute Crammers
• 00:15:35 - Ask An Expert: Clyde Seymour with Income Tax Tips For Small Business Owners
• 00:22:29 - Save The Date: Ella Urquhart with April's Events Calendar
• 00:24:28 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

In the March edition of Shop Talk Podcast, we’re talking about fraud prevention.

Al’s co-host is Yale Holder, VP CEx at Moneris. They talk about the importance of fraud prevention for your business.

In the featured interview Al speaks with the Chief Customer Experience Officer at Kount, Rich Stuppy about fraud trends. Rich also provides valuable tips and insights on how you can protect your business from fraud.

Also in this episode:

• Shawn Cologna, Director of Business Banking Fraud at BMO with some insightful data about fraud
• Daniel Trunzo, VP Portfolio Management & Enterprise Risk Management at Moneris answers the question, “What are some easy and affordable ways to protect my business from fraud?”
• Amanda Ibrahim, Communications Specialist at Moneris with a rundown of March’s events calendar.

Upcoming Events:

• March 7: Moneris CFO Winnie Leung at Dress For Success Toronto: Your Hour, Her Power (toronto.dressforsuccess.org/ for tickets)
• March 11: Integrated eCommerce Essentials (ICE) Workshop by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (boardoftrade.com/events for tickets. Use the code: MONERISICE at checkout for full bursary)
• March 23: Second cohort of eCommerce North (ecommercenorth.ca/ for more details)

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:10 - Featured Interview: Rich Stuppy on How To Protect Your Business From Fraud
• 00:11:47 - By The Numbers: Shawn Cologna on Fraud Data
• 00:17:41 - Ask An Expert: Daniel Trunzo Answers The Question - "What are some easy and affordable ways to protect my business from fraud?"
• 00:21:25 - Save The Date: Amanda Ibrahim on March's Events Calendar
• 00:23:36 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Al is joined by Louis Davis as co-host to talk a little about Black History Month, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Valentine’s Day.

In the featured interview Al speaks with gift card expert Ashley Jamieson about the kick-off to Gift Card Season. Ashley provides some tips and tricks and best practices when implementing a gift card strategy for your business.

Also in this episode:

• Sean McCormick with last year’s Valentine’s Day numbers and how they can be predictive for 2022
• Amy Maraone answers the question, “What does Omni-Channel mean for both businesses and the customer?”
• Theresa Wetzel talks about the ‘Second Harvest Hero Sweepstakes’

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:03:13 - Featured Interview: Ashley Jamieson on The Kick-off To Gift Card Season
• 00:09:15 - By The Numbers: Sean McCormick on Predicting This Year's Valentine's Day Spend
• 00:11:55 - Ask An Expert: Amy Maraone Answers The Question - "What Does Omin-Channel Mean?"
• 00:15:03 - Save The Date: Theresa Wetzel on The Second Harvest Sweepstakes
• 00:17:33 - Outro

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If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.

Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month's featured interview is with Peter Goldsztajn, Director, Corporate Data Analytics at Moneris. Al and Peter look back at all the data from 2021 to see how Canada is recovering from the economic shutdown.

Also in this episode:

• Maria Cameron, Director, Portfolio and Process Risk Management talks about chargebacks and how you can protect your business from them.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:56 - Featured Interview: Piotr Goldsztajn on Canada's Recovery From The Economic Shutdown
• 00:09:27 - Ask An Expert: Maria Cameron on How To Protect Your Business From Chargebacks
• 00:13:12 - Outro

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If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.

Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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 podcast@moneris.com.

Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.