For those of you still working on your taxes, these two articles outlining the rules for claiming various business expenses will be useful: "Maximize Your Business Income Tax Deductions" - Keeping ... Read More

Houses aren't the only things that need spring cleaning. Spring is a great time to spiff up your business card, too. Pull one out, have a look at it, and ... Read More

Buying a business is like buying a used car; there are lots of them out there, but some of them are lemons. Follow these steps to buying a business to ... Read More

"The value of an idea lies in the using of it." – Thomas A. Edison. With a world population of over 6 billion, the number of ideas floating around out there ... Read More

The new federal budget includes a little bit of good news for small businesses. One of the things Finance Minister Ralph Goodale announced is the creation of a new Capital ... Read More

The basics of cash flow management, including a simple way to make cash flow projections and how to improve your cash flow by shortening your cash flow conversion period. More: More ... Read More

Read the answers to these questions and add your advice in the Small Business: Canada Forum by clicking one of the links below. How much of the rent can I ... Read More

In the second instalment of his business start up diary, Peter discusses his new plans for dealing with time wasters and networking and his disappointment with the way his latest ... Read More

What's going to happen to your business when you don't work it any more? This article about the issues of succession planning and tips for family business succession planning will ... Read More

Sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, corporation or cooperative - which form of business is best? Actually, each has advantages and disadvantages. This outline of the different business forms will ... Read More

When your motivation flags, your business suffers. Kelley Robertson explains why having a personal motivational plan is important and offers suggestions to help you develop and maintain your motivation. Related: The ... Read More

"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self." – Aldous Huxley. For most of us, that still leaves plenty of scope ... Read More

For Windows users, the virus barrage just gets worse and worse. Recent versions of the Bagle virus don't need you to open an email attachment to infect your system; all ... Read More

Tired of having to move things to get to your keyboard or hunting for the one piece of paper you need right now? Sick of the clutter that's preventing you ... Read More

Remember the idea of the business start up diary? Peter Hadas has kindly volunteered tp share his thoughts and experiences as he gets his new business off the ground. ... Read More

Green and St. Patrick's Day are practically synonymous, making it an ideal day to think about larger green issues. Environmentally friendly actions don't have to be large to have an ... Read More

In the three cheers department, Yahoo is suing three men in Kitchener, Ontario, for spamming (CTV.ca). The three, all members of one family, are accused of sending over 94.1 million ... Read More

So much attention is paid to WHAT you're selling, the HOW you sell it often takes a backseat. Yet it's the quality of your HOW that determines whether the sale ... Read More

"If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some." - Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac. Getting the financing they need at the time that they need it is ... Read More

Do you feel guilty because your home-based business takes too much time away from your kids? Or frazzled because caring for your kids interferes with the time you think you ... Read More

I often think that there are two kinds of businesses; those that have accountants and those that don't. And those that have accountants have an edge. While we tend to ... Read More

A reminder to those of you who pay your income tax by instalments; the next tax instalment is due on Monday, March 15th. Related: Canadian Income Tax FAQ For Small Businesses ... Read More

D.M. writes, "I've lost all my data and now must recreate it for the 2003 income tax filing. Have you got a list of all the applicable business expenses one ... Read More

From goal setting and daily business planning through using a promotion kit and managing stress, you’ll learn how to be more organized, energized and effective. Get a success lesson delivered ... Read More

Read the answers to these questions and add your advice in the Small Business: Canada Forum by clicking one of the links below. Where can I find all I need ... Read More

People downsize their homes all the time, moving to a smaller, more manageable version. Maybe it's time to downsize your business and improve your quality of life. Test yourself to ... Read More

"Skill in the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively." – Norman Allen. All you have to do to see ... Read More

It's officially International Women's Day March 8th, and International Women's Week March 7 through March 13, a good time to reflect on the progress and accomplishments of Canadian women. You ... Read More

"I am opening a yoga and fitness studio on the main street of a small town. I need a name that is a bridge between yoga and a small ... Read More

Don't have time to develop a full scale marketing plan right now but want to do something to give your marketing efforts a boost? One of the 21 marketing tips ... Read More

One of the Small Business Canada Forum regulars has a great idea that we're hoping someone will take us up on; a start-up diary. Are you a Canadian about to ... Read More

As you're about to send out invoices, a quick reminder; invoices can be effective promotional tools as well as payment reminders. "Use Promos With Invoices" gives examples of promotions you ... Read More

Even if you're still working on your income tax for 2003, it's time to start thinking about the 2004 tax year. Here are eight tax strategies that you may be ... Read More