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Priya Sharma

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About Priya

Priya Sharma is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. She has spent over fifteen years advising small and medium-sized businesses across the GTA, with a particular focus on owner-operated firms in Markham and Richmond Hill. Priya runs a small consulting practice in Richmond Hill and writes about practical business management, tax planning, hiring, and growth strategies for local entrepreneurs.

Posts by Priya(6)

Business TipsApril 4, 2026

How to Hire Your First Employee as a Markham Small Business Owner

A practical guide for Markham and Richmond Hill entrepreneurs on hiring their first employee. Covers CRA registration, Ontario ESA compliance, WSIB, payroll, writing job postings, and local hiring grants.

Business TipsApril 1, 2026

How to Build a Strong Online Reputation for Your Markham Business

Learn how to build and protect your online reputation as a Markham business owner. Covers Google reviews, responding to feedback, social proof strategies, and monitoring tools.

Business TipsMarch 29, 2026

How to Leverage Local SEO to Grow Your Markham Business in 2026

Learn how to use local SEO to attract more customers to your Markham or Richmond Hill business in 2026. Covers Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, content strategy, and more.

Business TipsMarch 27, 2026

How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Markham Business in 2026

Google reviews directly influence whether local customers choose your business. Here are practical, proven strategies Markham business owners can use to earn more five-star reviews consistently.

Business TipsMarch 25, 2026

How to Use Digital Marketing to Attract Local Customers in Markham

A practical guide to digital marketing strategies that actually work for small businesses in Markham — from Google Business Profile to multilingual social media.

Business TipsMarch 23, 2026

How to Grow Your Local Business in Markham in 2026: A Practical Guide

Practical strategies for Markham small business owners to grow in 2026 — from AI tools and online presence to customer experience and community engagement.