The quality of your trade show exhibit is important – but the way you treat booth visitors is equally important. If you don’t create a favorable impression, you’ve kissed a ... Read More

If you truly want the best person for the position, the best question to ask, according to Brad Smart, author of Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win By Hiring, Coaching & ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: How do I calculate income tax penalties? Looking for someone to do SEO work on my Web sites. Is there a ... Read More

Buying an existing business can be a great opportunity to get into business without going through the process of starting from scratch. But if you don't fully investigate and be ... Read More

Find out what the three types of small business owner are and vote in the poll here. If you've voted already, you can check the poll results here. What do you think? ... Read More

Tired of hunting for the piece of paper you need right now or of having to move things every time you go to sit down and work? Why not sign ... Read More

Outward, not inward, is the direction to pursue when you're looking for your next great idea says Sam Harrison. Exploring the world around you and seeing what's already been done ... Read More

Many businesses have to register for the GST/HST. But even those who have the choice should register, because collecting and remitting GST/HST on what you sell lets you claim GST/HST ... Read More

“How do I get free Web site promotion?” is a question I’m often asked. The thing to remember about free Web site promotion is that nothing is ever truly free. ... Read More

Customers who don't pay their bills are more than an aggravation; if you get enough of them, they're downright dangerous, cutting off your business's cash flow. We all know this and ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: Is there any good distribution software out there? Is the government exempt from GST/HST? Is there a general code of business ... Read More

It's supposed to be the time to kick back and relax, but summer seems even more hectic than "prime-time". I suspect that's why so many people try to cram yet ... Read More

You should apply - or at least nominate someone. The RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards not only recognize the significant contributions woman entrepreneurs have made and are making to the economy, ... Read More

In the Small Business: Canada Forum Dong asks, "What's the best and cheapest advertising?" I think when it comes to advertising, best and cheapest are not the same thing. For instance, many ... Read More

Want to start a business but don't know where to start? Wondering what steps you need to go through to make it legal or wrestling with writing a business plan? ... Read More

There are only three types, according to Warrillow. Find out what they are and vote in the poll . If you've voted already, you can check the poll results here. What do ... Read More

The quality of your sales presentation will often determine whether a prospect buys from you or one of your competitors. So how do you give a presentation that’s compelling enough ... Read More

Gary's plight got me thinking about what seems to be an ever-growing number of scammers. And people who want to start businesses and/or work at home are favourite scam targets. The ... Read More

Gary writes in the Forum: I've never had any experience in any of these things before, and I'm looking for something genuine that won't cost a fortune to operate in hidden ... Read More

As you would guess from the name, Ladies Who Launch is about giving women the tools and support to launch their dreams. In the words of one of its co-founders, ... Read More

A rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet, said Shakespeare. A pretty sentiment, but exactly the wrong approach to take when you're naming your business. What's in a name? ... Read More

Good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. You can bring in as many new customers as you want, but unless you can get some of those customers to ... Read More

Canadian market research company Warrillow says there are three distinct types of small business owners - and only one of them is actually an entrepreneur. Writing in the Dominion Post, John ... Read More

You know the cliché - "There's no such thing as a free lunch." But is there such a thing as free money for small businesses? The answer, as you'll see ... Read More

Show me someone who actually likes writing a business plan and I'll show you someone who probably also likes the taste of cod liver oil. But writing a business plan ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: How do I handle overseas earnings? Should I incorporate at the federal or provincial level? How can I actually make money ... Read More

I admit it; I'm a poster person for "positions-you-should-not-assume-while-working-at-a-computer". I slouch. I lean. I do bad things such as putting my keyboard in my lap. And I'm starting to pay ... Read More

Whether you're looking to give your established business an online presence or start an online business, the steps for getting started on the Web are the same. 2) Choose and register ... Read More

We don't think of this as tax season, but this is exacty the right time to adopt some tax strategies to reduce the amount of income tax you're going to ... Read More

Got a business idea that's ready for investment? Then give auditioning for the CBC's Dragon's Den show some serious thought. Contestants on this reality-based TV show (hitting the airwaves October ... Read More

Want to start a business of your own but have little or no money to invest? Have a look at these seven business ideas. Every one of these business ideas ... Read More

Radio is far from dead! And that means that being on the radio is a great way to promote your business. One of the best ways to get free radio ... Read More

How much to charge for products or services is one of those questions that bedevils new and experienced entrepreneurs alike. The old adage is that something is worth whatever the ... Read More

In the Small Business Canada Forum, small business people are talking about: What are the top three business books? How do I record gift card transactions? How do I invoice in Quebec? Do I ... Read More