Did you know, that August 14 is Financial Awareness Day? No…? Well, now you know! Financial Awareness Day isn’t exactly one of the coolest of the holidays out there, but financial literacy can really help your future self thrive, even during economic downturns, pandemics, or when unexpected expenses crop up. In this blog, I give…
5 Reasons why it is Important to Know About the Legal Rules of Operating a Business
Let’s face it – learning about legal rules of business ownership isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea. After all, that’s what lawyers are for, right? Well, sort of. It certainly helps to be wealthy enough to afford the fees necessary to pay a lawyer, in order for them to handle the legal aspects of your…
This February, Make Self-Care your Main Priority!
Let’s face it - since the pandemic, many of us have been putting self-care in the back of our minds, as we’ve been focused on a variety of other concerns that have grabbed our attention. Maybe we’ve been glued to the craziness happening with our neighbours down South. Perhaps we’ve been on the hunt for…
10 podcasts to keep you entertained during the cold winter months!
Podcasts are a great way to keep you entertained, informed, and up-to-date on world affairs, depending on your preferred genre of entertainment. With such a large, and ever-increasing number of options, though, it can be challenging to sift through the many podcasts that exist and find the one that’s right for you. Fortunately, as an…
5 Reasons to Shop Local… Even when the Pandemic (Eventually) Ends
The damage that COVID19 has wreaked upon us is not yet fully understood, but what is quite clear is that it has been detrimental to us in many ways. The damage to our health (both physical and mental) and to our economy are perhaps the most noticeable to us. While the situation may seem grim…
The Best Resources for your Business!
Finding trustworthy, and helpful resources for our questions can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack, when you’re browsing the Internet. Sometimes it’s simply easier to pay somebody else to do all the research for you, and compile it in a neat little report, summarizing the key resources to assist you with the…
10 tips on Crafting the Perfect Resume
We’ve all been through the challenge of updating our resume, or perhaps even worse, having to write a resume from scratch. Fortunately, writing a resume from scratch doesn’t have to be an enormous ordeal, and we have some helpful tips on making this process feel like less of a chore and a lot easier for…
Why Small Business Month Matters
As the second wave of COVID-19 hits Canada, uncertainty regarding the future of many local, small businesses are rising once more. Will they be forced to shut down again? Will even more businesses have to permanently close their doors? At Markham Public Library, we strongly believe that small businesses are crucial pillars of any healthy…
How to Actually Relax on National Relaxation Day
August 15 marks a very special holiday! Surely you already have it marked on your calendar. What? You’ve never heard of National Relaxation Day? Alright, perhaps this holiday isn’t quite as well-known as some of the other days we celebrate, but it should be. August 15 is National Relaxation Day, an annual event that encourages…
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