Christmas has finished and Boxing Day shopping has now reverted back to normal prices for the upcoming New Year of 2014. Shopping on Boxing Day was pretty chaotic! Sure there were some good deals at the mall, but is it worth it to wake up early to purchase the good deals and discounts? In addition to waking up early, customers carrying their purchases around will give them a workout to work off all of those Holiday desserts that they have consumed.
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2 Days Left until Christmas Day!

We are really excited! Our lovely MAC Christmas Tree is growing by the number of Christmas cards that we receive from business owners. We appreciate all the cards that have been sent! Our owner of Merchant Advance Capital, David Gens, is also the owner of the lovely ornaments that you see on our tree.
This tree brightens up our day every time we enter the office. Will you be with your friends or family for Christmas Eve? Wherever you are and whoever you're with, we wish you a safe and joyful Christmas! [feather_follow]

Christmas time is here and with it comes the season of movies about love, family and holiday spirit. If you work full time like the majority of the population you are probably extra busy this time of year, spending most of your free time running around shopping for gifts or preparing for you holiday parties. This doesn't make it easy to sit down for two hours and watch cheesy holiday flicks. There is one movie though, that everyone should take the time to watch every year, no matter how busy you are: the Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life.
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The Winter months can be a difficult time for small business owners.
Full workplaces are uncommon since employees are on holiday vacations, sick from flus or colds, or unable to travel to work due to weather conditions. Productivity may decline if fundamental staff are not in the office. Nonetheless, there are methods of ensuring that productivity runs comfortably:
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It's safe to say that going into debt is never an ideal situation, however, depending on how you use a loan it can sometimes be very valuable. Student loans, for example, can seem like the end of the world to recent graduates, when in reality this debt should be looked at as a personal investment. Education is something that is valued in every culture and will allow for a better chance of future success. Opening a business is another example of a time when loans can be used as an investment.
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Positivity is an essential quality for a workplace. Whether you are in an office, in a shop, or in a restaurant, optimism allows us to focus on the possibilities of what we can achieve and seek in all situations that we face. Being optimistic can be very helpful in achieving career goals that are set in place, but optimism can also improve our health, wealth, and mental state of mind.
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We are so excited to say that The Canadian Business Journal has chosen Merchant Advance Capital to be featured in an editorial for the January issue of their monthly magazine! Monday just got a lot more exciting! The article includes an exclusive interview with the founder and CEO of our company, David Gens. The team here is so proud of David and all of his success over the last few years and we could not be happier that his hard work is being recognized. The article is a great way to find out a bit more about our company and what our values are, as well as catch a glimpse of our lovely executive team! You can find the article HERE or in the Finance section of the Canadian Business Journal this January. [feather_follow]

We understand that the winter season affects businesses during this time of year; and we, at Merchant Advance Capital, are always here to help. The Winter months are where employees are usually slower, and implementing the following marketing tactics below will successfully improve your business during the winter months.
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If you are one of many people who works from home you probably know that the holiday season can be a very stressful time. This is the time of year that almost every business owner is equally as busy with their personal lives as they are with their work lives. How are you supposed to accomplish your christmas shopping, go to your holiday parties and stay on top of your year end deadlines?
 
 
 
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