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12/24/01 - Invest In Your Community
Giving to charitable organizations will reward you with a warm, satisfied feeling, but there are tangible benefits for businesses, too, such as attracting new customers and increasing sales. 

12/21/01 - Top Client Gifts    UPDATED
Gifting your clients and customers lets them know that their patronage is important to you, and helps cement your business relationship - if you get the right gift. Impress them with these thank you gifts that take your clients' personal interests into account.  

12/20/01 - Top Digital Recorder Transcribers    UPDATED
Kiss the cassettes goodbye – digital recordings last longer than tapes and these recorders also operate as full-function transcribers in conjunction with your computer to simplify your transcription tasks. 

12/19/01 - Before You Buy a Digital Recorder Transcriber    UPDATED
Not all digital recorder transcribers are created equal. Here are some of the features you should consider before you buy one, such as recording features, transcription software, and transcription capability. 

12/17/01 - Christmas Cards For Business
Should you send your business contacts a Christmas card? Yes, says Mark McGregor, as long as you follow these simple rules. 

12/13/01 - Put Safety First At Your Holiday Business Party
An outline of your potential legal liability as the host of a business party in light of two Canadian cases dealing with social hosts, and tips for being a legally safe host at your next business function. 

12/10/01 - Setting Goals Is Only The First Step To Achievement
How to set goals that are designed to help you succeed and make it easy for you to evaluate your success. The secret is in the formula. 

12/06/01 - Before You Buy Accounting Software
Ease of use, the learning curve, and scalability are only some of the features you should consider when choosing an accounting software package that will meet the needs of your small business. 

12/03/01 - Determining Your Personal Return On Investment
Determining your personal Return On Investment helps you see which business-related tasks you should be delegating - so you can do more of the things that you find more profitable and enjoyable. Here are two ways to determine your personal R.O.I. 

11/29/01 - Top Accounting Software Programs For Small Business
These top selling software programs simplify your small business accounting tasks, and provide all the reports and tools you need to effectively use your financial data.  

11/26/01 - Getting The Most Out Of Meetings And Seminars
Make your next meeting more productive with these tips for examining business meetings or seminars in advance from Jerry L. Cunningham, Sr.  

11/22/01 - Palm m125 Handheld Review
Versatility combined with the classic Palm information management applications makes this handheld a winner. The Palm m125 has the potential to really improve your productivity.  

11/19/01 - Getting Publicity for Your Business
Favourable publicity for your business is money in the bank. These tips for creating and capitalizing on events will help you get your business favorably mentioned in the press. 

11/16/01 - Top 7 Software Programs for Small Business
The software you buy to use in your small business needs to not only do the job it's supposed to do but contribute to the bottom line. Here are types of software programs that may save you time and money. 

11/12/01 - A System For Filing Receipts
You need a system for filing all the business expense receipts you gather that makes data entry easy and allows you to retrieve particular receipts if you need to. Here's the filing system I use. 

11/8/01 - Canon S600 Bubblejet Color Printer Review
If you're looking for an affordable color printer with excellent color quality and paper handling characteristics, this one fits the bill.  

11/5/01 - Use Invoices That Get Action
If slow payers are creating cash flow problems for your small business, here's how to use invoices that encourage prompt payment rather than inaction. 

10/31/01 - Canadian Small Business of The Month: Beverly Morgan of Kitz 4-U Inc.
There's lots of great advice for starting a business in this interview with Beverly Morgan, including information on how packaging laws affect product development, how to get your business export ready, and why niche marketing is essential. 

10/28/01 - The Power Is Not The Point    UPDATED
Everyone's been there and done that, so why are you putting your audience to sleep with a generic PowerPoint presentation? Scott Stratten explains how to create PowerPoint presentations that will keep your audience alert and get your message across.

10/25/01 - Before You Buy A Color Printer
Thinking of buying a color printer for your business? Here are six factors about color printers you should consider beforehand to make your buying decision easier.

10/21/01 - Visualizing Success
Your imagination is a powerful business tool. Learn how to create success by acting with the confidence of a successful person.

10/14/01 - Handling Receipts
Being organized saves you time and money. These four tips for handling receipts will help you get on top of and stay on top of your paperwork.

10/7/01 - Schedule Time For You
Feeling pressed for time? Stressed out? You're not alone. Scheduling a "meeting with yourself" into each work day can help.

09/30/01 - Canadian Small Business of The Month: Pet Lovers Newsmagazine
Jo Hooper and Jan Vermette run the only local publication about pets in Winnipeg, but they plan to run the biggest pets magazine in Manitoba. See what specific strategies are part of their marketing campaign.

09/19/01 - The Ten Commandments of Networking UPDATED
Networking events aren't about handing out business cards, or seeing how many people you can meet. Guest columnist Mark McGregor explains how to get the most out of your networking experience.

09/11/01 - Small Business Week Is Coming!
Innovation is the theme the BDC has chosen for this year's Small Business Week. This article profiles small business conferences, award dinners, workshops, and trade shows happening in October throughout the country. Join the celebration!

08/31/01 - Canadian Small Business of The Month: Take-A-Boo Emporium
Find out how Andrea and Martin Swinton manage their successful partnership and meet the challenge of promoting their retail antiques business locally and globally. 

08/16/01 - Grappling With The GST or HST UPDATED
Are you making the most of your Input Tax Credits to get the biggest GST/HST refund? This explanation of who has to register, why you might want to even if you don't have to, and the process of filing your GST/HST taxes includes a Business Expenses template you can download and use.

08/07/01 - Small Business: Canada Biz Tips Index UPDATED
A growing collection of tips and advice to help you be more productive, better manage your time and small business, and increase your success.

07/31/01 - Canadian Small Business of the Month: Heather Diodati of Whimsies by DDesign
Heather Diodati, owner of a successful novelty business, reveals how she created and produced the Pet Virus and shares her insights on the creative process for cartooning.

07/22/01 - Small Business Canada Glossary    UPDATED
Definitions and resources for small business accounting, e-commerce, marketing, and tax terms, from accounts payable through top level domain.

07/13/01 - Guide to Do-It-Yourself Market Research  UPDATED
Market research isn't just for start ups; it's an important ongoing process for every small business. Here's how to do your own market research to stay on top of the competition and in touch with your customers.

06/30/01 - Canadian Small Business of The Month: Docu-Type Administrative Services
Award-winning entrepreneur Janice Byer of Docu-Type Administrative Services shares her secrets of success, from getting the first clients through marketing on a shoestring.

06/22/01 - Canada Post To The Rescue UPDATED
Want to get into e-commerce? Canada Post's eParcel Store may be just the e-commerce solution you're looking for, even if you don't already have an Internet merchant account.

06/15/01 - Small Business: Canada Biz Tips Contest
Enter your tips for running your small business more efficiently or how to be more successful and win a prize!

06/08/01 - Should You Incorporate Your Small Business? UPDATED
An outline of the advantages and disadvantages of business incorporation, including potential income tax advantages.

05/31/01 - Canadian Small Business of the Month: Phil Whyte of Whyte's Framing
Looking for longevity? Phil Whyte tells how his family's business started and evolved - and why Whyte's Framing has been successful for over twenty years.

05/23/01 - Setting Up a Business in Ontario UPDATED
The start up series continues with this feature on how to register a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation in Ontario.

05/08/01 - So You Want to Start a Home-Based Business? UPDATED
Consider the suitability of your neighbourhood and house, and how well your family and personality suit a home-based business before you turn a room of your home into an office and hang out your shingle.

04/30/01 - Canadian Small Business of the Month: The Evolution of PairoWoodies
One entrepreneur meets another entrepreneur over the Internet - and a partnership is born! Ian Scott reveals how an exchange of skills led to the creation of a successful business providing Internet solutions.

04/22/01 - 10 Ways to Run a Greener Office
Ten simple things you can do right now to make your office more environmentally friendly, from saving water through refurbishing your office furniture.

04/19/01 - Being Good to the Environment is Good For Business
Sustainable development is a worthy goal for small businesses, too. Here are environmental principles, strategies, and sources of funding for operating an environmentally friendly business.

04/08/01 - Do Business in Canada!
Are you a non-Canadian thinking of starting a business or expanding your company's operations into Canada? This guide for foreign investors shows you why the bottom line is better in Canada and explains how to federally and provincially incorporate your company.

03/31/01 - Canadian Small Business of the Month: Karen Fegarty of MailWorkZ
This successful e-commerce business proves that Internet success is still possible, when you have a great product and are dedicated to providing "ultimate customer service". 

03/21/01 - Provincial Income Tax Comparison for Small Businesses
How much income tax would an "average" small business person pay in each province and territory? Here's a comparison of several different tax scenarios for a mythical sole proprietor named Ben. 

03/14/01 - Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits UPDATED
Guest columnist Janice Byer outlines the benefits of belonging to an industry specific business organization. Networking is only the beginning.

03/08/01 - The Changing Face of Canadian Business Women
A report on how Canadian business women are faring, and a collection of resources for women entrepreneurs. Business women have reason to celebrate; more women are running high-tech and nontraditional businesses than ever before!

02/28/01 - Canadian Small Business of the Month: Drew Fraser, HAL 2000 Canada UPDATED
The second of this series profiling Canadian small businesses showcases Drew Fraser, one of the founders of HAL 2000 Canada. Drew's success distributing this voice-activated software shows what an innovative marketing strategy can do.

02/23/01 - Relocation May Make Cents
Is relocating your business to save money on your operating expenses worth it? A great deal depends on what kind of business you're operating and figuring out what the true cost of your move would be.

02/17/01 - 41,000 .CA Domains Available
As CIRA has recently released all the domain names previous .ca domain holders didn't bother to reregister, this is a great time to shop for the .ca domain name you've always wanted.

02/08/01 - One-Stop Tax Index  UPDATED
Use this handy guide to find the specific business-related income tax information you need on this site and links to the most useful business guides on the CCRA (Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) site.

01/31/01 - Canadian Small Business of the Month: Mark McGregor, Financial Consultant
The first of this series profiling Canadian small businesses showcases Mark McGregor, a successful Financial Consultant and Professional Speaker, who believes that obstacles exist to be overcome.

01/21/01 - Ten Low-Cost Ways to Promote Your Small Business UPDATED
Get the word out about your products or services with these ten promotion techniques. From buddy marketing through giving a seminar, you'll find advertising ideas that are inexpensive and will work for you! 

01/13/01 - More Ways to Maximize Your Business Tax Deductions UPDATED
The second installment of getting ready for tax time covers vehicle expenses, travel-related expenses, employing your child or spouse in your business, advertising expenses, and the kind of expenses that fall into the CCRA's 'other' category.

01/04/01 - Maximize Your Business Tax Deductions UPDATED
This first installment of getting ready for tax time covers keeping track of your receipts, deductions related to the cost of doing business, and deductions for home-based businesses.

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