Archive News from Digital Main Street

Over the past six months, retailers and entrepreneurs have had to quickly pivot their business models or transform their operations to continue serving their communities and reach customers. As of mid-September, an estimated 30% of all Canadian small businesses remained closed, and with the current pace of recovery, it could take almost a year and a half for most small businesses to return to normal sales.

Today, payments and point-of-sale company Square announced a partnership with Digital Main Street to help Canadian businesses—no matter the size, shape or type—adopt digital tools and skills. This partnership recognizes that all business owners, not just retailers, need resources to navigate the challenges of 2020, and will broaden access to tools so service businesses in food and beverage, beauty, health care, repair, and more sectors can rebuild and thrive long after COVID-19.

October is Small Business Month and we are excited to be hosting a variety of highly requested events! From digital experts to small business owners, we have a full roster of events that will provide actionable takeaways and inspiring stories.

In our continued mission to support small businesses an artists through ShopHERE–we are excited to announce that Square is joining the movement.

2020 has been a year unlike any other. A pandemic that upended daily life and routines. Worldwide economic disruption. Universal uncertainty about exactly what comes next. We’re all traveling in truly uncharted territory.