Business registration is a legal requirement for almost all Canadian businesses. Fortunately, business registration is a fairly straightforward process. All it takes is filling out some forms and paying some ... Read More

Filing your first income tax return in Canada as a business this year? Here's what you need to know about completing and filing your T1 Canadian income tax form. More: Canadian ... Read More

"Credit is like a looking-glass, which when once sullied by a breath, may be wiped clear again; but if once cracked can never be repaired." – Sir Walter Scott (from ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: Today's keyword is Focus. How do I get customers' credit histories? Is linking to terms and conditions enough? Can you give ... Read More

Sales letters can be extremely powerful; marketing studies show that they outperform other direct mail formats such as brochures and postcards. Here’s how to write a sales letter that will ... Read More

Create a functional, attractive work space without spending a bundle by following these tips for getting office furniture and equipment such as office desks, filing cabinets, computers and printers "on ... Read More

What do you have to do to start a business in Canada? Here are the steps you have to follow with links to useful starting a business resources such as ... Read More

The second installment of small business tax deductions covers vehicle business expenses, travel-related expenses, employing your child or spouse, advertising expenses, and the kind of business expenses that fall into ... Read More

Word-of-mouth is great small business advertising but it's slow. These seventeen advertising ideas - both the tried and true and advertising ideas you may not have tried yet - will ... Read More

"If a man has good corn, or wood, or boards, or pigs to sell, or can make better chairs or knives, crucibles, or church organs, than anybody else, you will ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: Can I file as a corporation for the current tax year? How do I get started importing? What CCA class ... Read More

Thinking of starting a business but worried about failure? Learn how to start a business that will succeed and thrive with these top ten pieces of start up business advice. More: ... Read More

Search engines are still the primary way that people find websites, so if you don't pay attention to search engine optimization, you're really hurting your potential site traffic. Here are ... Read More

Already working on your income tax? This first installment of getting ready for tax time covers keeping track of your receipts, small business tax deductions related to the cost of ... Read More

Are you making the most of your business promotion opportunities? Taking a promotion kit with you everywhere you go lets you be prepared for every contact. Here's how to create ... Read More

The executive summary will be the first thing the readers of the business plan read. If your business plan’s executive summary is poorly written, it will also be the last! ... Read More

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (from the Business Quotations Index). It's two weeks in from the time ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: Where can I find a sales rep contract? Need a name for my auto performance parts store. Do I need ... Read More

These eight simple rules will ensure that your business becomes known for its good customer service and allow you to reap the benefits that good customer service provides. Related: How to ... Read More

Disorganization and confusion are irritating, but they’re also just plain bad for business. Think of it as a formula, if you like: chaos increasing equals profits decreasing. What to do? ... Read More

A business idea is where every business has to start. And often the best business ideas are the ones that you develop yourself. But how do you come up with ... Read More

Tax preparation software isn't just for calculating your taxes; it's also an excellent tax planning tool. Here are the best for small business people filing T1 (personal) or T2 (corporate) ... Read More

Is there a trade show in your future? Alex Virvo explains the five basic elements every trade show display should include and how to use trade show graphics to create ... 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

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: Do I have to open a business bank account? Should I have different discounts in different stores? How can I ... Read More

How do you start a home-based business that will succeed? The secret of success is not to stop halfway through the business selection process as so many people do. Follow ... Read More

You can have the most attractive, up-to-date office design available and still not be able to accomplish what you need to do unless you organize your office. These 12 steps ... Read More

Here they are; my predictions for the best business opportunities of 2006. Whether you're looking to start a business of your own or to invest in a small business, this ... Read More

Having trouble achieving the goals you set? Get a goal buddy. Whether the goals you want to achieve are personal goals or business goals a goal buddy can be your ... Read More

Ways to improve your business practices get a lot of press. But what about those small business innovators who have come up with strange and wonderful ways to decrease business? ... Read More

Have you made a New Year's resolution to increase your success? Take it to the next level with one of these free courses: Get more organized and energized and learn how ... Read More