Your laptop isn’t the only thing to go with you when you’re on-the-go, which is why it’s a good time to think about how it gets around. Whether you’re carrying an ultralight Ultrabook or hefting some serious power with a desktop replacement, you need to give some thought to treating your portable to the protection…
Across Ontario, businesses continue to seek ways to save costs and be more energy-efficient. Enersource is once again working with Nedco, our program service provider, to help small businesses in Mississauga become more energy-efficient through the Small Business Lighting Program. Among the various incentives under this program, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) is offering qualifying…
For the next seven weeks we’re making a virtual trip across Canada from Staples to Staples in a digital Toyota Prius c, showing off this cool new car, and letting you know what we’re doing to make things a little greener from coast to coast. This is your chance to Go Eco and make your…
The L770 provides desktop computer performance in a laptop designed with style and value. Featuring a bright, 17’3” display, the L770 makes even the biggest spreadsheets much easier to read, thanks to Toshiba’s TruBrite HD display technology. This laptop also offers 8GB of RAM and 750GB of hard drive storage, enough room to run the…
By Mark Wardell Social media can be a highly effective marketing and PR tool. Talk to the marketing experts and you’ll learn about all kinds of new strategies that have emerged to help businesses reach their target audiences and connect with media online: platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn. As a business owner,…
If you’re on the go you know how important it is to have a portable that’s light, powerful, with long, reliable battery life. The Asus Zenbook UX21 is the right blend of performance and design, combined as part of a new generation of compact notebooks that are perfect for the business professional who values maximum…
This week we’re making it easier than ever to get into a new laptop, so we thought we’d take a look at the one thing that all laptop owners can agree they’d like more of: battery life! On Monday we looked at Ultrabooks; powered by Intel Core processors, they’re optimized to get the most out…
You’ve probably heard the term Ultrabook thrown around a lot, and you might be wondering what it is. There seem to be Ultrabooks from almost every computer manufacturer, so what are they, and why do you want one? The term “Ultrabook” is an unofficial standard set out by Intel. Intel’s a pretty big organization, putting…
Part of our mission at Staples is to source and create products that aren’t just great to use, they’re environmentally friendly too. We’ve spent a lot of time evaluating the right green products, and we’re taking steps to change policies and habits in our stores and hour head offices to lower our impact on the…
The Asus N53SN is a media powerhouse for users who want solid performance and multimedia at home and in the office. Featuring the latest in Intel Core i7 and Nvidia GeForce graphic processors, the N53SN can plow through the most data-intensive tasks, which makes it a good choice for professionals who work with large, graphically-rich…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team One of the questions asked most frequently by entrepreneurs is, “Should I incorporate my business?” The answer to this question is usually, “That depends on your particular situation and needs.” There are potential pros and cons to be considered before choosing…
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team A penny saved is a penny earned, as they say. “They” must have been a small business owner, because any time you can reduce costs, you improve your bottom line. When it comes to tax time, finding all your allowable deductions…
Willingly, or thanks to the recession, more than two-million Canadians are now self-employed according to Statistics Canada, making this category of employment the fastest growing in the country. To give small businesses a tax break and boost the economy, the federal government announced in last year’s budget a huge 100% capital cost write-off on computers…
In spite of all the hoopla around the recently announced HST in Ontario and BC, consensus seems to be that once it kicks in next summer, the new harmonized sales tax will help reduce paperwork (after the transition of course!) and lower costs by allowing small businesses to recover the provincial part of the tax…
The country is abuzz and abuzz and abuzz with talk about HST. For those of us old enough to remember the battles over the introduction of GST in the late 80s and early 90s, HST is déjà-vu. It started when both the British Columbia and Ontario governments announced plans early in 2009 to merge their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team One of the questions asked most frequently by entrepreneurs is, “Should I incorporate my business?” The answer to this question is usually, “That depends on your particular situation and needs.” There are potential pros and cons to be considered before choosing…
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team A penny saved is a penny earned, as they say. “They” must have been a small business owner, because any time you can reduce costs, you improve your bottom line. When it comes to tax time, finding all your allowable deductions…
Willingly, or thanks to the recession, more than two-million Canadians are now self-employed according to Statistics Canada, making this category of employment the fastest growing in the country. To give small businesses a tax break and boost the economy, the federal government announced in last year’s budget a huge 100% capital cost write-off on computers…
In spite of all the hoopla around the recently announced HST in Ontario and BC, consensus seems to be that once it kicks in next summer, the new harmonized sales tax will help reduce paperwork (after the transition of course!) and lower costs by allowing small businesses to recover the provincial part of the tax…
The country is abuzz and abuzz and abuzz with talk about HST. For those of us old enough to remember the battles over the introduction of GST in the late 80s and early 90s, HST is déjà-vu. It started when both the British Columbia and Ontario governments announced plans early in 2009 to merge their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team One of the questions asked most frequently by entrepreneurs is, “Should I incorporate my business?” The answer to this question is usually, “That depends on your particular situation and needs.” There are potential pros and cons to be considered before choosing…
Brought to you by tax analysts from the QuickTax Business Incorporated and Unincorporated team A penny saved is a penny earned, as they say. “They” must have been a small business owner, because any time you can reduce costs, you improve your bottom line. When it comes to tax time, finding all your allowable deductions…
Willingly, or thanks to the recession, more than two-million Canadians are now self-employed according to Statistics Canada, making this category of employment the fastest growing in the country. To give small businesses a tax break and boost the economy, the federal government announced in last year’s budget a huge 100% capital cost write-off on computers…
In spite of all the hoopla around the recently announced HST in Ontario and BC, consensus seems to be that once it kicks in next summer, the new harmonized sales tax will help reduce paperwork (after the transition of course!) and lower costs by allowing small businesses to recover the provincial part of the tax…
The country is abuzz and abuzz and abuzz with talk about HST. For those of us old enough to remember the battles over the introduction of GST in the late 80s and early 90s, HST is déjà-vu. It started when both the British Columbia and Ontario governments announced plans early in 2009 to merge their…
