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The Canvas Data Breach: What It Means for Students, Educators, and You

If you or someone you know uses Canvas, the online learning platform used by universities including University of Saskatchewan, colleges, and K–12 schools across North America, your personal data may have been compromised.
  • May 9, 2026
  • Article, Digital Assets
  • Cybersecurity, Technology
  • InfoSec, Instructure Canvas, Social Engineering

DNS Records Explained for Beginners: What They Are, How They Work, and When to Use Them

If you’ve been asked to “update your DNS”, it can feel overly technical at first glance. In reality, DNS records are just instructions that tell the internet where to send traffic whether that’s your website, your email, or a third-party service your business relies on.
  • April 23, 2026
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Cybersecurity, Marketing, Technology
  • DNS Records, Google, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Shopify, Square, Squarespace, Wix

Microsoft 365 Business Premium vs Office 365 E3: Which Plan Is Right for Your Organization?

Choosing the right Microsoft 365 licensing plan can feel overwhelming. Many organizations find themselves deciding between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E3, two powerful solutions that appear similar at first glance but are built for very different business needs.
  • February 21, 2026
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Technology
  • Enterprise Solutions, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft Office, Office 365 E3

D-U-N-S Numbers for Businesses: How to Get One and When You Need It

If you’ve ever tried to register for certain business services and hit a wall asking for a D-U-N-S number, you’re not alone. While it sounds technical (and a bit mysterious), a D-U-N-S number is simply a standard way to identify your business globally.
  • December 21, 2025
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Finance & Accounting, Marketing
  • Advertising, Apple, Apple Business, Apple Developer, Google, Google Ads, Google Play Console

Zero-Rated vs. Exempt vs. Out-of-Scope: What They Mean in QuickBooks and Why It Matters

If you use Intuit’s QuickBooks Online (QBO), especially for a Canadian business, understanding the difference between “Zero-Rated”, “Exempt”, and “Out-of-Scope” transactions can save you headaches at tax time and keep your financial records clean.
  • November 9, 2025
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Finance & Accounting, Soft Skills
  • Bookkeeping, Expenses, Intuit Quickbooks, Sales

What Is a Linktree and Why You Might Want One

If you’ve ever struggled to decide which single link to include in your social media bio, you’ve probably come across Linktree. In simple terms, Linktree is a tool that lets you create one link that houses multiple other links.
  • October 2, 2025
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Marketing
  • Bluesky, Instagram, Linktree, Meta, Social Media, TikTok, X (Twitter)

Boosting Collaboration and Communication: Leveraging Microsoft Teams or Slack

In today’s fast-paced digital workplace, communication and collaboration are the backbone of productivity. Whether your team is in the office, working remotely, or a mix of both, tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack from Salesforce are transforming the way companies connect and get work done.
  • September 17, 2025
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Technology
  • Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity, Salesforce, Slack

Don’t Take the Bait: Simple Ways to Recognize Phishing Emails

Phishing scams are one of the most common ways cybercriminals steal sensitive information and they’re getting sneakier by the day. Disguised as legitimate messages, these fraudulent emails aim to trick you into clicking malicious links, downloading dangerous attachments, or revealing personal data like passwords or credit card numbers.
  • August 5, 2025
  • Article
  • Cybersecurity, Soft Skills, Technology
  • InfoSec, Passwords, Psychology, Social Engineering

The Science Behind Customer Loyalty

In today’s crowded marketplace, brands can’t rely solely on price or product quality to keep customers coming back. A 2024 study argues that loyalty is not rational… it’s primal. This loyalty is deeply rooted in human evolution, our brain wiring still seeks familiarity, trust, and emotional bonds, not just the best deal.
  • July 6, 2025
  • Article
  • Branding, Business Planning, Marketing, Soft Skills
  • Email Marketing, Mailchimp, Psychology, Sales, SMS Marketing

Updated Social Media Sizes for 2025: Posts, Stories, Reels, and Ads

Social media sizes are always on the move. Just when you think you’ve got them down, a new platform pops up with its own unique specs and aspect ratios to learn. To make things trickier, official media size guidelines can be hard to find, or even nonexistent. So why all the mystery?
  • June 22, 2025
  • Article
  • Business Planning, Design, Marketing
  • Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta, Social Media, Threads, TikTok, X (Twitter)
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