Christine Wong
Small business loan 101: A step-by-step guide
Small businesses are a big deal. They account for almost 98% of all businesses in Canada and employ about 90% of its private-sector workforce. Yet only half of small businesses…
How to spend less: A low debt, no regret lifestyle
Lisette Calveiro paid a high price for living a lie on Instagram. Despite PR jobs in New York and Miami, she racked up $10,000 in debt by her mid-20s, overspending…
5 surprising secrets to networking success
Networking is tough. According to a study in Harvard Business Review, “many (professionals) understandably see it as brown-nosing, exploitative and inauthentic.” That same study, however, proves networking boosts sales. Lawyers…
7 ways to avoid a business cash flow crisis
No business, whether it’s a brand new startup or a longtime enterprise, can survive without cash flow. Cash flow is the movement of cash into or out of a business…
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Winnipeg
May is Asian Heritage Month, celebrate in Winnipeg. Check out the Taste of Asia (May 25 and 26), a free admission event at The Forks featuring food trucks, music, art,…
RRSP vs. TFSA vs. FHSA: Breaking down the options for buying your first home
Many ACU members are familiar with their options when saving for a down payment. Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) offer shelter from taxes on growth, while a Registered Retirement Savings…
10 steps to buying your first home
Buying a new home in Winnipeg can be an exciting time. After all, you can finally move into a place to call your own—whether you’re leaving that long-term rental property,…