Markham Business Blog
Local business insights, community news, and tips for Markham & Richmond Hill
Markham Farmers' Markets 2026: Where, When, and What's Fresh
Markham's farmers' markets are one of the underrated joys of summer. Here is the complete 2026 calendar and what to buy.
Commercial Leases: The Clauses Markham Tenants Sign Without Reading
Residential tenants have a standard form and a tribunal. Commercial tenants have whatever they signed. A tour of the clauses that decide whether your location is an asset or a trap.
Where to Take Out-of-Town Visitors in Markham
Hosting friends or family from out of town? Here is the perfect 24 hours in Markham — food, sights, and surprises.
Twelve Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Business
The listing says 'profitable, owner retiring.' Every listing says that. What separates buyers who do well from buyers who inherit problems is what they ask next.
The Local SEO Basics Most Markham Storefronts Still Get Wrong
Your next customer is searching your category plus 'Markham' right now. Whether they find you depends on five unglamorous things most owners never finish setting up.
How to Pick an Accountant Who Does More Than File Your Taxes
A once-a-year tax filer keeps you compliant. The right accountant changes what your business is worth. Here is how to tell the difference before you hire.
The Complete Guide to Markham's Best Chinese Food Plazas
Markham has the deepest concentration of Chinese food plazas outside of Asia. Here is your complete guide to all of them.
When Your Small Business Actually Needs a Lawyer (and When It Can Wait)
Most owners call a lawyer at exactly the wrong moments: too late for the lease, too early for the incorporation. A field guide to timing it right.
June 2026 in Markham: New Restaurants and Businesses That Just Opened
Your monthly roundup of every notable new restaurant, café, and business that opened in Markham and Richmond Hill in June 2026.
Where to Eat at First Markham Place: A Complete Food Guide
First Markham Place has 50+ restaurants under one roof. Here is exactly what to order, where, and when — by floor.
A Perfect Day in Unionville: Where to Eat, Walk, and Shop
Main Street Unionville is one of the most charming historic strips in the GTA. Here is how to spend a perfect Saturday there.
Markham Summer Events & Festivals 2026: Your Complete Calendar
From Taste of Asia to night markets, jazz festivals to community fairs — every Markham summer event you should put on your calendar.