Does your business need to charge RST? Here's an outline of the process of charging, collecting, and remitting retail sales tax (RST) in Ontario, using the example of a small ... Read More

If you're running a small business, you are your business. Wherever you go and whatever you do is a business promotion opportunity. Conversely, wherever you go and whatever you do ... Read More

Becoming a franchisee can be a shortcut to success when you're starting a business. But what are the advantages of buying a franchise? What are the disadvantages? What can you ... Read More

"The fundamental principles which govern the handling of postage stamps and of millions of dollars are exactly the same. They are the common law of business, and the whole practice ... Read More

People often think that they should incorporate their businesses because of the extra liability protection that incorporation provides. However, that's not necessarily true. Use this explanation of the advantages and ... Read More

No one plans to start a business that fails - but almost half of the small businesses started in Canada fail within two years. For those of you thinking of ... Read More

In the Small Business: Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: are trade shows worth it? setting up an offshore coporation as a tax haven; an ownership structure with increasing ownership; Email ... Read More

School's ending and schedules are changing. Having the kids around more can seriously disrupt your work plans if you're running a home business. What to do? Put these seven rules ... 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

Sales forecasting is especially difficult when you don’t have any previous sales history to guide you, as is the case when you’re working on preparing cash flow projections as part ... Read More

"Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust." – Zig Ziglar. Obviously, these are obstacles you need to overcome if you're going to ... Read More

Whether you're using telemarketing as a sales tool or one of the millions of people who get telemarketing calls, you'll want to know that there are new rules for telemarketing ... Read More

When we think of writing a business plan, the first reason for writing one that springs to mind is using the business plan to convince someone to give us financing. ... Read More

Do you send out email newsletters or publish e-newsletters to keep in touch with clients and customers? If so, are you aware that people's eyes move in a "U"? Paul ... Read More

Bodor writes: "I'd like to be my own boss. I've been a teacher for ten years. Unfortuantely I've no idea to turn this into a small business. Can ... Read More

If you pay income tax by instalments, your next tax instalment payment is due today. (For those of you wondering whether or not this applies to you, the CRA will ... Read More

Scam artists are getting more and more adept at exploiting the weaknesses of small businesses. What's your best defense? Awareness and vigilance. Here are five of the most common small ... Read More

"One of the most essential things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important to you. Perfection does not exist -- you can always ... Read More

As a small business owner, what are you most concerned about right now? Is it finding financing, finding skilled employees, finding customers, or something else entirely? Vote in the poll ... Read More

Sooner or later, every small business needs an infusion of funds. There's the traditional sources of small business financing, of course, such as banks and credit unions. How To Get ... Read More

Many savvy small business people have used eBay to test the market for their products. But for an increasing number of small businesses, eBay is THE way they make their ... Read More

They make 83 percent of purchasing decisions. Forty percent of business travellers. Buy more than half of all new cars purchased. Who are these most powerful consumers? Women. And according to ... Read More

Successful business promotion doesn't have to be expensive. Get the word out about your business with these ten promotion techniques that are effective and inexpensive! More: Creating An Effective Sales ... Read More

Hone your business management skills with this outline of four areas of business management most critical to small businesses; money management, business planning, people management and resource management. More: Business Management ... Read More

"If a man loves the labor of his trade apart from any question of success or fame, the Gods have called him." – Robert Louis Stevenson. Having a passion for ... Read More

In the Small Business: Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: GST and PST; setting up a business web site; Invoice forms; A directory for dot.ca sites. And one member is looking for ... Read More

Searching for a hot home-based business opportunity? Here's a list of what I consider to be the best home-based business opportunities because of their potential right now and because there's ... 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

Nothing will get you more new clients than being able to answer the common question, "What do you do?" well. Irene Brooks tells how to communicate what you do in ... Read More

Is a grad you know keen on being an entrepreneur or headed for the corporate business world? Here's a selection of grad gifts that will contribute to his or her ... Read More