By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch All too often, small business owners ignore marketing strategies to build revenues from their existing customers. Any business that has successfully served clients for a period of time should explore methods to keep known customers coming back to buy again, buy more and buy more often. It’s a…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Six simple strategies to build your brand online for more impact and income
By Jan Marie Dore In this age of new media and new marketing, the rules for marketing professional-service businesses have changed dramatically. Yet, many service-based businesses are not keeping up with the times and may fall behind the leaders in their marketplace who are embracing the new media models to build their brand online. Having…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Repositioning: Marketing in an Era of Competition, Change and Crisis, by Jack Trout with Steve Rivkin Jack Trout, president of Trout & Partners marketing firm and author of a string of bestselling books on marketing, wants business owners to be aware: The marketplace is changing. Are you? You’ve mastered the art of marketing. You’ve positioned…
Moving Marketing From Your Eyes To Your Hands
By Mitch Joel – President, Twist Image & author of Six Pixels of Separation I have a personal gripe with anyone who questions what Social Media can do for their business. We toss around the words “Social Media” as if it’s like saying, “I need a 30-second spot.” It’s a mistake. We keep on making…
Event Planning 101
By Rachel Swiednicki The stress of planning an event can build quickly, whether you are hosting an event for 10 people or 1,000. There are many things to consider, from the theme of the event to space logistics, timing and food requirements. Most important – keep in mind the reason you are holding this gathering/meeting…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Beat the Tax Man
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s tax season again and the time of year many small business owners dread. Paying your taxes is part of business life, and self-employed people usually don’t get a refund. Therefore, it’s important to take advantage of these tax-saving tips: · Keep your receipts. A business is taxed…
Finding an accountant you can rely on
By Rachel Swiednicki As the daughter of an entrepreneur, I know how time consuming running a small business can be and how hard small business owners work. Every January and February, I work with my father to help sort receipts, fill out T4’s and the like. Hiring an accountant to handle your payroll duties can…
The implications of filing your Income Tax and Benefit Return (T1) late
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team The deadline for filing your 2009 Canadian individual income tax return is midnight, April 30, 2010. You must electronically file by this date or put a paper copy of your tax return in the mail by that date. As long as…
Tech Tuesdays: The top five tax software programs for Canadians
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Understanding the underlying principles of how we are taxed in Canada, how government-legislated tax incentives work and how to choose the tax strategy that is best suited to your business will enable you to plan effectively. What you can deduct, how much, why, and for what reasons are…
Take a closer look at Ontario tax relief programs for businesses
By John Wilkinson My name is John Wilkinson and I have the privilege of being the Ontario Minister of Revenue. I’ve been invited by STAPLES to share information about important tax changes being implemented by the McGuinty government that will help create new jobs, reduce prices and attract new business investment. As a business operator,…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Marketing to Existing Customers
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch All too often, small business owners ignore marketing strategies to build revenues from their existing customers. Any business that has successfully served clients for a period of time should explore methods to keep known customers coming back to buy again, buy more and buy more often. It’s a…
Six simple strategies to build your brand online for more impact and income
By Jan Marie Dore In this age of new media and new marketing, the rules for marketing professional-service businesses have changed dramatically. Yet, many service-based businesses are not keeping up with the times and may fall behind the leaders in their marketplace who are embracing the new media models to build their brand online. Having…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Repositioning: Marketing in an Era of Competition, Change and Crisis, by Jack Trout with Steve Rivkin Jack Trout, president of Trout & Partners marketing firm and author of a string of bestselling books on marketing, wants business owners to be aware: The marketplace is changing. Are you? You’ve mastered the art of marketing. You’ve positioned…
Moving Marketing From Your Eyes To Your Hands
By Mitch Joel – President, Twist Image & author of Six Pixels of Separation I have a personal gripe with anyone who questions what Social Media can do for their business. We toss around the words “Social Media” as if it’s like saying, “I need a 30-second spot.” It’s a mistake. We keep on making…
Event Planning 101
By Rachel Swiednicki The stress of planning an event can build quickly, whether you are hosting an event for 10 people or 1,000. There are many things to consider, from the theme of the event to space logistics, timing and food requirements. Most important – keep in mind the reason you are holding this gathering/meeting…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Beat the Tax Man
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s tax season again and the time of year many small business owners dread. Paying your taxes is part of business life, and self-employed people usually don’t get a refund. Therefore, it’s important to take advantage of these tax-saving tips: · Keep your receipts. A business is taxed…
Finding an accountant you can rely on
By Rachel Swiednicki As the daughter of an entrepreneur, I know how time consuming running a small business can be and how hard small business owners work. Every January and February, I work with my father to help sort receipts, fill out T4’s and the like. Hiring an accountant to handle your payroll duties can…
The implications of filing your Income Tax and Benefit Return (T1) late
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team The deadline for filing your 2009 Canadian individual income tax return is midnight, April 30, 2010. You must electronically file by this date or put a paper copy of your tax return in the mail by that date. As long as…
Tech Tuesdays: The top five tax software programs for Canadians
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Understanding the underlying principles of how we are taxed in Canada, how government-legislated tax incentives work and how to choose the tax strategy that is best suited to your business will enable you to plan effectively. What you can deduct, how much, why, and for what reasons are…
Take a closer look at Ontario tax relief programs for businesses
By John Wilkinson My name is John Wilkinson and I have the privilege of being the Ontario Minister of Revenue. I’ve been invited by STAPLES to share information about important tax changes being implemented by the McGuinty government that will help create new jobs, reduce prices and attract new business investment. As a business operator,…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Marketing to Existing Customers
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch All too often, small business owners ignore marketing strategies to build revenues from their existing customers. Any business that has successfully served clients for a period of time should explore methods to keep known customers coming back to buy again, buy more and buy more often. It’s a…
Six simple strategies to build your brand online for more impact and income
By Jan Marie Dore In this age of new media and new marketing, the rules for marketing professional-service businesses have changed dramatically. Yet, many service-based businesses are not keeping up with the times and may fall behind the leaders in their marketplace who are embracing the new media models to build their brand online. Having…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Repositioning: Marketing in an Era of Competition, Change and Crisis, by Jack Trout with Steve Rivkin Jack Trout, president of Trout & Partners marketing firm and author of a string of bestselling books on marketing, wants business owners to be aware: The marketplace is changing. Are you? You’ve mastered the art of marketing. You’ve positioned…
Moving Marketing From Your Eyes To Your Hands
By Mitch Joel – President, Twist Image & author of Six Pixels of Separation I have a personal gripe with anyone who questions what Social Media can do for their business. We toss around the words “Social Media” as if it’s like saying, “I need a 30-second spot.” It’s a mistake. We keep on making…
Event Planning 101
By Rachel Swiednicki The stress of planning an event can build quickly, whether you are hosting an event for 10 people or 1,000. There are many things to consider, from the theme of the event to space logistics, timing and food requirements. Most important – keep in mind the reason you are holding this gathering/meeting…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Beat the Tax Man
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s tax season again and the time of year many small business owners dread. Paying your taxes is part of business life, and self-employed people usually don’t get a refund. Therefore, it’s important to take advantage of these tax-saving tips: · Keep your receipts. A business is taxed…
Finding an accountant you can rely on
By Rachel Swiednicki As the daughter of an entrepreneur, I know how time consuming running a small business can be and how hard small business owners work. Every January and February, I work with my father to help sort receipts, fill out T4’s and the like. Hiring an accountant to handle your payroll duties can…
The implications of filing your Income Tax and Benefit Return (T1) late
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team The deadline for filing your 2009 Canadian individual income tax return is midnight, April 30, 2010. You must electronically file by this date or put a paper copy of your tax return in the mail by that date. As long as…
Tech Tuesdays: The top five tax software programs for Canadians
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Understanding the underlying principles of how we are taxed in Canada, how government-legislated tax incentives work and how to choose the tax strategy that is best suited to your business will enable you to plan effectively. What you can deduct, how much, why, and for what reasons are…
Take a closer look at Ontario tax relief programs for businesses
By John Wilkinson My name is John Wilkinson and I have the privilege of being the Ontario Minister of Revenue. I’ve been invited by STAPLES to share information about important tax changes being implemented by the McGuinty government that will help create new jobs, reduce prices and attract new business investment. As a business operator,…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Marketing to Existing Customers
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch All too often, small business owners ignore marketing strategies to build revenues from their existing customers. Any business that has successfully served clients for a period of time should explore methods to keep known customers coming back to buy again, buy more and buy more often. It’s a…
Six simple strategies to build your brand online for more impact and income
By Jan Marie Dore In this age of new media and new marketing, the rules for marketing professional-service businesses have changed dramatically. Yet, many service-based businesses are not keeping up with the times and may fall behind the leaders in their marketplace who are embracing the new media models to build their brand online. Having…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Repositioning: Marketing in an Era of Competition, Change and Crisis, by Jack Trout with Steve Rivkin Jack Trout, president of Trout & Partners marketing firm and author of a string of bestselling books on marketing, wants business owners to be aware: The marketplace is changing. Are you? You’ve mastered the art of marketing. You’ve positioned…
Moving Marketing From Your Eyes To Your Hands
By Mitch Joel – President, Twist Image & author of Six Pixels of Separation I have a personal gripe with anyone who questions what Social Media can do for their business. We toss around the words “Social Media” as if it’s like saying, “I need a 30-second spot.” It’s a mistake. We keep on making…
Event Planning 101
By Rachel Swiednicki The stress of planning an event can build quickly, whether you are hosting an event for 10 people or 1,000. There are many things to consider, from the theme of the event to space logistics, timing and food requirements. Most important – keep in mind the reason you are holding this gathering/meeting…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Beat the Tax Man
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s tax season again and the time of year many small business owners dread. Paying your taxes is part of business life, and self-employed people usually don’t get a refund. Therefore, it’s important to take advantage of these tax-saving tips: · Keep your receipts. A business is taxed…
Finding an accountant you can rely on
By Rachel Swiednicki As the daughter of an entrepreneur, I know how time consuming running a small business can be and how hard small business owners work. Every January and February, I work with my father to help sort receipts, fill out T4’s and the like. Hiring an accountant to handle your payroll duties can…
The implications of filing your Income Tax and Benefit Return (T1) late
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team The deadline for filing your 2009 Canadian individual income tax return is midnight, April 30, 2010. You must electronically file by this date or put a paper copy of your tax return in the mail by that date. As long as…
Tech Tuesdays: The top five tax software programs for Canadians
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Understanding the underlying principles of how we are taxed in Canada, how government-legislated tax incentives work and how to choose the tax strategy that is best suited to your business will enable you to plan effectively. What you can deduct, how much, why, and for what reasons are…
Take a closer look at Ontario tax relief programs for businesses
By John Wilkinson My name is John Wilkinson and I have the privilege of being the Ontario Minister of Revenue. I’ve been invited by STAPLES to share information about important tax changes being implemented by the McGuinty government that will help create new jobs, reduce prices and attract new business investment. As a business operator,…
