Standing on Ceremony
October 15, 2017
What does it mean to “stand on ceremony?” That’s a term to denote holding fast to an ideal, principal or idea that holds meaning to the person “standing firm” on it. You may think this …
General Business
General business posts to help guide the small business owner in the right direction.
Could you own a Small Business? Let’s “ask” Sir Richard Branson
September 15, 2017
As Hurricane Irma did her dirty work across the Caribbean, one man decided to stay in her path and ride out the storm. Granted, that man was Sir Richard Branson and he was able to …
Practical Productivity Tips for Small Business Owners
August 29, 2017
These days life, food, sleep and productivity hacks are everywhere – but have you noticed that some of them simply don’t make sense? Why, for example, would you go through the trouble of cleaning out …
Revenu Québec’s Tax Measures for Flood Victims
July 20, 2017
Earlier this year, unseasonable and excessive spring rains created flooding in many areas of Quebec. The floodwaters have retreated, but many residents are still affected with damage to their homes, their businesses and their home-based …
Oh! Canada! Share the Joy of Entrepreneurship!
July 3, 2017
Canada recently turned 150. Comparatively speaking, Canada is pretty young. We may not have a history that stretches back to BC, but in just 150 short years, Canada is making a huge impact around the …
How to Launch a (Weird or Serious) Business
June 22, 2017
Do what you love! Follow your dreams at all costs! Just ignite your passion and money will follow! Sound familiar? Those tired platitudes have flooded the market for decades, inspiring many well-meaning men and women …
Insurance for Small Businesses
June 4, 2017
As a small business, do you need insurance beyond the standard fire/theft/liability coverage on your location? Yes. Here’s why. The death or disability of a key person could bankrupt the company A key person is …
Paying Cash to Contractors? Not the Best Move
May 23, 2017
Business owners know it’s all about the bottom line, which is why they get quotes from contractors when they need work done on their assets. For example, the roof on your office building may need …
Squaring up with CRA
May 7, 2017
When Square hit the market in 2010, small businesses across Canada rejoiced that that they finally had a simple way to accept debit and credit payments. The small POS terminal that plugged into smartphones was …
Three Very Simple Apps that Your Boost Productivity
April 17, 2017
When you own a company, anything that can affordably boost productivity is very important. You are working long hours and may not be in a position to hire the full time staff you need. There …