Just Good Business Digest: May 2026 Edition
Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness
Join Al in conversation with Michael Beckerman (Canada Soccer Media & Entertainment) as they explore the growth and impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).
Michael breaks down how the CPL is:
<ul>
 <li>Building credibility in a competitive global soccer landscape</li>
 <li>Strengthening community engagement across Canada</li>
 <li>Creating a sustainable model for sports and business success</li>
</ul>
Whether you're in sports leadership, media, or business strategy, this conversation offers practical insights into how your business can scale, differentiate, and thrive.
👉 Discover how the Canadian Premier League is shaping the future of soccer in Canada.
Chapter 2:  From AI to Trade: Navigating Canada’s Economic Landscape
How are artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and global trade uncertainty reshaping Canada’s economy in 2026? In this episode, Al sits down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to break down the biggest macroeconomic trends impacting Canadian businesses today.
They explore:
<ul>
 <li>The real economic impact of AI adoption across industries</li>
 <li>Canada’s trade outlook amid shifting global supply chains</li>
 <li>Inflation, interest rates, and economic growth forecasts</li>
 <li>Key risks and opportunities facing business leaders</li>
</ul>
Whether you’re a business professional, economist, or simply interested in Canada’s financial future, this conversation offers expert insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving economy.
Chapter 3:  Playoff Fever: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Boosting the Local Economy
🏒 What happens to a city’s economy when its hockey team goes on a playoff run?
In this episode of Just Good Business, Al sits down with Data Expert Sean McCormick to explore the powerful ripple effects of the Montreal Canadiens’ NHL playoff surge—and what it means for local businesses, consumers, and the broader economy.
Watch now to see how playoff momentum turns into real economic impact.
Links of Interest:
<ul>
 <li>Canadian Premier League - Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIN | X</li>
 <li>BMO Economics</li>
 <li>Moneris Data Services</li>
</ul>
Chapters:
<ul>
 <li>00:00:00 - Introduction</li>
 <li>00:01:04 - Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness</li>
 <li>00:16:12 - Chapter 2:  From AI to Trade: Navigating Canada’s Economic Landscape</li>
 <li>00:28:07 - Chapter 3:  Playoff Fever: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Boosting the Local Economy</li>
 <li>00:35:03 - Outro</li>
</ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Just Good Business Digest: May 2026 Edition&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join Al in conversation with Michael Beckerman (Canada Soccer Media &amp; Entertainment) as they explore the growth and impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Michael breaks down how the CPL is:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Building credibility in a competitive global soccer landscape&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Strengthening community engagement across Canada&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Creating a sustainable model for sports and business success&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you're in sports leadership, media, or business strategy, this conversation offers practical insights into how your business can scale, differentiate, and thrive.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;👉 Discover how the Canadian Premier League is shaping the future of soccer in Canada.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:  From AI to Trade: Navigating Canada’s Economic Landscape&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;How are artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and global trade uncertainty reshaping Canada’s economy in 2026? In this episode, Al sits down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to break down the biggest macroeconomic trends impacting Canadian businesses today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They explore:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The real economic impact of AI adoption across industries&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Canada’s trade outlook amid shifting global supply chains&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Inflation, interest rates, and economic growth forecasts&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Key risks and opportunities facing business leaders&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a business professional, economist, or simply interested in Canada’s financial future, this conversation offers expert insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving economy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 3:  Playoff Fever: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Boosting the Local Economy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🏒 What happens to a city’s economy when its hockey team goes on a playoff run?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Just Good Business, Al sits down with Data Expert Sean McCormick to explore the powerful ripple effects of the Montreal Canadiens’ NHL playoff surge—and what it means for local businesses, consumers, and the broader economy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Watch now to see how playoff momentum turns into real economic impact.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links of Interest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Canadian Premier League - Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIN | X&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;BMO Economics&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Moneris Data Services&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:00:00 - &lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:01:04 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:16:12 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:  From AI to Trade: Navigating Canada’s Economic Landscape&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:28:07 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 3:  Playoff Fever: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Boosting the Local Economy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:35:03 - &lt;strong&gt;Outro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://found.ee/JGB"&gt;Subscribe now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at &lt;a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com"&gt;podcast@moneris.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Just Good Business&lt;/i&gt; is a &lt;i&gt;Moneris p&lt;/i&gt;odcast production hosted by Al Grego.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join Al in conversation with Michael Beckerman (Canada Soccer Media & Entertainment) as they explore the growth and impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).

Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness

Just Good Business Digest: April 2026 Edition
Chapter 1:  How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment
Al speaks with Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), a provincial economic development agency, about how economic development organizations across Canada support small and mid-sized businesses.
They explore how these agencies help companies scale and grow, navigate permits and regulations, expand into export markets, and attract domestic and international investment. They also discuss common success measures like job creation, productivity, GDP growth, and export wins, as well as challenges facing Canadian businesses today—including labour shortages, affordability pressures, and changing immigration dynamics.
Chapter 2:  Energy Efficiency Made Easy for Small Business Owners
In the latest Just Good Business episode, Al explores how Ontario’s Save on Energy program helps small businesses cut costs and operate more sustainably. He is joined by Tam Wagner, Director of Demand Side Management at the IESO, to break down practical ways energy efficiency can make a real impact on your bottom line — and the planet. 🌍
🎧 Listen now to learn what support is available and how your business can start saving today.
Chapter 3: 🔍 Insights Alert: Canadian Consumer Spending — Q1 2026
What’s driving Canadian consumer behavior in Q1 2026? How does your region compare to the rest of the country?
In our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions. Learn what these insights mean for businesses and how to adapt your strategies for growth in 2026.
Links of Interest:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://onbcanada.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Opportunities New Brunswick</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.saveonenergy.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Save On Energy</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://dataservices.moneris.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moneris Data Services</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://go.moneris.com/wc26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIFA Dream Contest</a></li>
</ul>
Chapters:
<ul>
 <li>00:00:00 - Introduction</li>
 <li>00:00:57 - Chapter 1: How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment</li>
 <li>00:13:14 - Chapter 2: Energy Efficiency Made Easy for Small Business Owners</li>
 <li>00:23:55 - Chapter 3: 🔍 Insights Alert: Canadian Consumer Spending — Q1 2026</li>
 <li>00:33:54 - Outro</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://found.ee/JGB">Subscribe now!</a>If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com">podcast@moneris.com</a>.Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Just Good Business Digest: April 2026 Edition&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1:  How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Al speaks with Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), a provincial economic development agency, about how economic development organizations across Canada support small and mid-sized businesses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They explore how these agencies help companies scale and grow, navigate permits and regulations, expand into export markets, and attract domestic and international investment. They also discuss common success measures like job creation, productivity, GDP growth, and export wins, as well as challenges facing Canadian businesses today—including labour shortages, affordability pressures, and changing immigration dynamics.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:  Energy Efficiency Made Easy for Small Business Owners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the latest Just Good Business episode, Al explores how Ontario’s Save on Energy program helps small businesses cut costs and operate more sustainably. He is joined by Tam Wagner, Director of Demand Side Management at the IESO, to break down practical ways energy efficiency can make a real impact on your bottom line — and the planet. 🌍&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen now to learn what support is available and how your business can start saving today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 3: 🔍 Insights Alert: Canadian Consumer Spending — Q1 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What’s driving Canadian consumer behavior in Q1 2026? How does your region compare to the rest of the country?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions. Learn what these insights mean for businesses and how to adapt your strategies for growth in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links of Interest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://onbcanada.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Opportunities New Brunswick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.saveonenergy.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Save On Energy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://dataservices.moneris.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Moneris Data Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://go.moneris.com/wc26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;FIFA Dream Contest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:00:00 - &lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:00:57 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1: How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:13:14 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2: Energy Efficiency Made Easy for Small Business Owners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:23:55 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 3: 🔍 Insights Alert: Canadian Consumer Spending — Q1 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:33:54 - &lt;strong&gt;Outro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://found.ee/JGB"&gt;Subscribe now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at &lt;a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com"&gt;podcast@moneris.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Just Good Business&lt;/i&gt; is a &lt;i&gt;Moneris p&lt;/i&gt;odcast production hosted by Al Grego.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Al speaks with Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), a provincial economic development agency, about how economic development organizations across Canada support small and mid-sized businesses.

How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment

Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan
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:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://getproof.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Proof Strategies</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://getproof.com/trust/cantrust" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CanTrust Index</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.moneris.com/en/solutions/fraud-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Prevention Tools</a></li>
</ul>
Chapters:
<ul>
 <li>00:00:00 - Introduction</li>
 <li>00:01:04 - Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan</li>
 <li>00:17:10 - Chapter 2: AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder</li>
 <li>00:23:58 - Outro</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://found.ee/JGB">Subscribe now!</a>If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com">podcast@moneris.com</a>.Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:   AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn how fraud tactics are evolving and what leaders need to know to protect their operations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links of Interest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://getproof.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Proof Strategies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://getproof.com/trust/cantrust" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;CanTrust Index&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.moneris.com/en/solutions/fraud-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Fraud Prevention Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:00:00 - &lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:01:04 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:17:10 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:&lt;/strong&gt; AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:23:58 - &lt;strong&gt;Outro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://found.ee/JGB"&gt;Subscribe now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at &lt;a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com"&gt;podcast@moneris.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Just Good Business&lt;/i&gt; is a &lt;i&gt;Moneris p&lt;/i&gt;odcast production hosted by Al Grego.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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?

Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan

Chapter 1:  Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN
🎶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:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://dataservices.moneris.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moneris Data Services</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.socan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SOCAN</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.entandemlicensing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entandem Licensing</a></li>
</ul>
Chapters:
<ul>
 <li>00:00:00 - Introduction</li>
 <li>00:01:19 - Chapter 1: Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN</li>
 <li>00:11:57 - Chapter 2: Is Valentine’s Day A Bigger Shopping Event Than Black Friday?</li>
 <li>00:24:40 - Outro</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://found.ee/JGB">Subscribe now!</a>If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com">podcast@moneris.com</a>.Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1:  Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎶Dive into the world of music rights with SOCAN's Kit Wheeler! Discover why music licensing matters for businesses and how it supports artists.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:  Is Valentine’s Day A Bigger Shopping Event Than Black Friday?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links of Interest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://dataservices.moneris.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Moneris Data Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.socan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;SOCAN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.entandemlicensing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Entandem Licensing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:00:00 - &lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:01:19 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:11:57 - &lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Is Valentine’s Day A Bigger Shopping Event Than Black Friday?&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;00:24:40 - &lt;strong&gt;Outro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://found.ee/JGB"&gt;Subscribe now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at &lt;a href="mailto:podcast@moneris.com"&gt;podcast@moneris.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Just Good Business&lt;/i&gt; is a &lt;i&gt;Moneris p&lt;/i&gt;odcast production hosted by Al Grego.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

🎶Dive into the world of music rights with SOCAN's Kit Wheeler! Discover why music licensing matters for businesses and how it supports artists.

Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN

Chapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief EconomistAl 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 ImplicationsData 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 JacobDon'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:<ul><li>BMO</li><li>BMO Capital Markets</li><li>Moneris Data Services</li><li>Mastercard</li><li>Mastercard Small Business Resources</li></ul>Chapters:<ul><li>00:00:00 - Introduction</li><li>00:01:13 - Chapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief Economist</li><li>00:11:34 - Chapter 2: Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its Implications</li><li>00:19:13 - Chapter 3: AI and Retail Evolution: Preparing for 2026 with Mastercard’s Benjamin Jacob</li><li>00:28:08 - Outro</li></ul>
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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.

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