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 Donna Marrin John’s desk has an annoying network of device cables hanging loose beneath it, and he’s been meaning to address the issue… As John prepares to leave the office one day, his foot gets caught in a printer cable. He trips and falls hard, injuring his shoulder, while the printing unit that sits…
A tablet can be a very useful tool for a small business owner. Having the ability to take work on the road with such a small and powerful tool makes running a business a little bit easier. We take a look at the hottest Android tablets on the market to help you find out which…
By Mark Wardell The number one complaint I heard from business owners in 2011 went something like this: “I never have enough time.” No surprise there. It’s a taxing job running a company and, at the end of the day, many entrepreneurs are left feeling that the time needed to accomplish everything we need to…
By Darrell Cook The world today is experiencing information overload. Our daily lives are littered with incredible amounts of messages and stimuli that crowd our information processing to the point of breaking. If we try to pinpoint the source of all our stress, tension and even indecision, we might find that the culprit is the…
Running a small business requires many tools, but one of the most important is access to the internet. When was the last time you thought about replacing your router? Watch the latest episode of Staples Tech TV to see the top five reasons why you should replace your router.
By Kathleen Ohlson With the way business is going, people are likely spending more time on the road, taking in client meetings, attending trade shows or checking out new products. Now that many of us are spending a lot of time out of the office, it’s extremely important to find ways to stay in touch….
By John Lindo For many small business owners, the holiday season means sending out greeting cards, delivering some gift baskets, perhaps a holiday party or dinner for employees, but it also (for most) signals the end of the fiscal year. Before you ring in the New Year, take advantage of some of the downtime during…
At some point in the life of your business, you will start thinking about selling, retiring or passing the torch to someone else. If that time is now—or it’s coming up within the next five years—you need an exit strategy. Often called a succession plan, this document will prepare you to transfer control of your…
By Bonnie Sokoloff It’s that time of year again, and along with the holiday season come the parties! Your team has worked hard for you all year and you want to show your appreciation but, as with many small businesses, you don’t have a lot of money to spend on “extras.” Relax—you can still celebrate…
By Bonnie Sokoloff With the holiday season around the corner, you’re probably hoping for some much-needed time off—but there are some important considerations to address before deciding to close up shop. After all, your business is your baby and you would never leave your baby without making sure that it’s properly cared for in your…
By Donna Marrin John’s desk has an annoying network of device cables hanging loose beneath it, and he’s been meaning to address the issue… As John prepares to leave the office one day, his foot gets caught in a printer cable. He trips and falls hard, injuring his shoulder, while the printing unit that sits…
A tablet can be a very useful tool for a small business owner. Having the ability to take work on the road with such a small and powerful tool makes running a business a little bit easier. We take a look at the hottest Android tablets on the market to help you find out which…
By Mark Wardell The number one complaint I heard from business owners in 2011 went something like this: “I never have enough time.” No surprise there. It’s a taxing job running a company and, at the end of the day, many entrepreneurs are left feeling that the time needed to accomplish everything we need to…
By Darrell Cook The world today is experiencing information overload. Our daily lives are littered with incredible amounts of messages and stimuli that crowd our information processing to the point of breaking. If we try to pinpoint the source of all our stress, tension and even indecision, we might find that the culprit is the…
Running a small business requires many tools, but one of the most important is access to the internet. When was the last time you thought about replacing your router? Watch the latest episode of Staples Tech TV to see the top five reasons why you should replace your router.
By Kathleen Ohlson With the way business is going, people are likely spending more time on the road, taking in client meetings, attending trade shows or checking out new products. Now that many of us are spending a lot of time out of the office, it’s extremely important to find ways to stay in touch….
By John Lindo For many small business owners, the holiday season means sending out greeting cards, delivering some gift baskets, perhaps a holiday party or dinner for employees, but it also (for most) signals the end of the fiscal year. Before you ring in the New Year, take advantage of some of the downtime during…
At some point in the life of your business, you will start thinking about selling, retiring or passing the torch to someone else. If that time is now—or it’s coming up within the next five years—you need an exit strategy. Often called a succession plan, this document will prepare you to transfer control of your…
By Bonnie Sokoloff It’s that time of year again, and along with the holiday season come the parties! Your team has worked hard for you all year and you want to show your appreciation but, as with many small businesses, you don’t have a lot of money to spend on “extras.” Relax—you can still celebrate…
By Bonnie Sokoloff With the holiday season around the corner, you’re probably hoping for some much-needed time off—but there are some important considerations to address before deciding to close up shop. After all, your business is your baby and you would never leave your baby without making sure that it’s properly cared for in your…
By Donna Marrin John’s desk has an annoying network of device cables hanging loose beneath it, and he’s been meaning to address the issue… As John prepares to leave the office one day, his foot gets caught in a printer cable. He trips and falls hard, injuring his shoulder, while the printing unit that sits…
A tablet can be a very useful tool for a small business owner. Having the ability to take work on the road with such a small and powerful tool makes running a business a little bit easier. We take a look at the hottest Android tablets on the market to help you find out which…
By Mark Wardell The number one complaint I heard from business owners in 2011 went something like this: “I never have enough time.” No surprise there. It’s a taxing job running a company and, at the end of the day, many entrepreneurs are left feeling that the time needed to accomplish everything we need to…
By Darrell Cook The world today is experiencing information overload. Our daily lives are littered with incredible amounts of messages and stimuli that crowd our information processing to the point of breaking. If we try to pinpoint the source of all our stress, tension and even indecision, we might find that the culprit is the…
Running a small business requires many tools, but one of the most important is access to the internet. When was the last time you thought about replacing your router? Watch the latest episode of Staples Tech TV to see the top five reasons why you should replace your router.
By Kathleen Ohlson With the way business is going, people are likely spending more time on the road, taking in client meetings, attending trade shows or checking out new products. Now that many of us are spending a lot of time out of the office, it’s extremely important to find ways to stay in touch….
By John Lindo For many small business owners, the holiday season means sending out greeting cards, delivering some gift baskets, perhaps a holiday party or dinner for employees, but it also (for most) signals the end of the fiscal year. Before you ring in the New Year, take advantage of some of the downtime during…
At some point in the life of your business, you will start thinking about selling, retiring or passing the torch to someone else. If that time is now—or it’s coming up within the next five years—you need an exit strategy. Often called a succession plan, this document will prepare you to transfer control of your…
By Bonnie Sokoloff It’s that time of year again, and along with the holiday season come the parties! Your team has worked hard for you all year and you want to show your appreciation but, as with many small businesses, you don’t have a lot of money to spend on “extras.” Relax—you can still celebrate…
By Bonnie Sokoloff With the holiday season around the corner, you’re probably hoping for some much-needed time off—but there are some important considerations to address before deciding to close up shop. After all, your business is your baby and you would never leave your baby without making sure that it’s properly cared for in your…
