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…
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to open your own business without many of the pitfalls that come with starting from scratch. Successful franchises – Tim Hortons and Canadian Tire are two of the most well-known – offer you the independence of running your own business day-to-day while benefitting from: · The franchisor’s…
By Ben Baldwin Have you ever hired an employee who didn’t turn out like you expected? The good news is that you’re not alone. The bad news is that, if it’s happened before, there’s even greater reason for it to happen again now, given market circumstances. It seems that in these troubled economic times, posting…
It used to be that customers shopped pretty near to where they lived. But today’s Internet has made it possible for anyone to sell almost anything from practically anywhere. While there are still some challenges to keep in mind with e-commerce – like taxes, shipping and privacy – most companies have come a long way…
Along with your business name, your logo and word mark your meaning and say a lot about your company’s personality. Like dressing well in an interview, a clean, smart and iconic logo won’t guarantee success, but a bad one can send the wrong signal to your potential clients. Take for instance, Apple’s original logo: Now…
What’s in a name? Well, sometimes a lot. For instance, would Barry Alan Pinkus’s songs have made women swoon in the 70s if he hadn’t changed his name to Barry Manilow? And one wonders whether John Wayne could have ever gained the reputation he did with his birth name: Marion Morrison. Choosing the right name…
Getting a business loan or credit has always been challenging for small businesses. The upheaval in banking – especially in the US – has made lending ever more difficult for entrepreneurs. Difficult, but far from impossible. In fact, making it harder to get financing in some ways helps out the entrepreneur in the long run…
One benefit of working for a large company is there’s an accounting department to do “that.” By “that,” I mean all the number-crunching paperwork that most of us know little about and are happy to leave in the hands of someone else – until we’re a small business owner and that someone else is us….
By Donna Marrin You’re launching a new business and you want to outfit your home office with budget-friendly tools and supplies that provide quality and reliability. Before you grab a shopping cart, you might want to consider why switching to environmentally friendly products may be an eco-smart and eco-nomical choice. Chris Winter, executive director of…
The winning mom entrepreneur will receive a $20,000+ Prize Package! PayPal Canada has teamed up with SavvyMom.ca, the trusted voice for moms across Canada, to recognize and reward the country’s top mom entrepreneur with a $20,000+ prize package of cash and business services designed to help take her business to the next level. Mom entrepreneurs…
By Rachel Swiednicki You’ve done all the legwork, furnished your new small office and are finally ready to open for business. It’s in your best interest as a small business owner to hold a grand opening ceremony; not only will an event like this help you market your new business to residents, it’s also a…
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to open your own business without many of the pitfalls that come with starting from scratch. Successful franchises – Tim Hortons and Canadian Tire are two of the most well-known – offer you the independence of running your own business day-to-day while benefitting from: · The franchisor’s…
By Ben Baldwin Have you ever hired an employee who didn’t turn out like you expected? The good news is that you’re not alone. The bad news is that, if it’s happened before, there’s even greater reason for it to happen again now, given market circumstances. It seems that in these troubled economic times, posting…
It used to be that customers shopped pretty near to where they lived. But today’s Internet has made it possible for anyone to sell almost anything from practically anywhere. While there are still some challenges to keep in mind with e-commerce – like taxes, shipping and privacy – most companies have come a long way…
Along with your business name, your logo and word mark your meaning and say a lot about your company’s personality. Like dressing well in an interview, a clean, smart and iconic logo won’t guarantee success, but a bad one can send the wrong signal to your potential clients. Take for instance, Apple’s original logo: Now…
What’s in a name? Well, sometimes a lot. For instance, would Barry Alan Pinkus’s songs have made women swoon in the 70s if he hadn’t changed his name to Barry Manilow? And one wonders whether John Wayne could have ever gained the reputation he did with his birth name: Marion Morrison. Choosing the right name…
Getting a business loan or credit has always been challenging for small businesses. The upheaval in banking – especially in the US – has made lending ever more difficult for entrepreneurs. Difficult, but far from impossible. In fact, making it harder to get financing in some ways helps out the entrepreneur in the long run…
One benefit of working for a large company is there’s an accounting department to do “that.” By “that,” I mean all the number-crunching paperwork that most of us know little about and are happy to leave in the hands of someone else – until we’re a small business owner and that someone else is us….
By Donna Marrin You’re launching a new business and you want to outfit your home office with budget-friendly tools and supplies that provide quality and reliability. Before you grab a shopping cart, you might want to consider why switching to environmentally friendly products may be an eco-smart and eco-nomical choice. Chris Winter, executive director of…
The winning mom entrepreneur will receive a $20,000+ Prize Package! PayPal Canada has teamed up with SavvyMom.ca, the trusted voice for moms across Canada, to recognize and reward the country’s top mom entrepreneur with a $20,000+ prize package of cash and business services designed to help take her business to the next level. Mom entrepreneurs…
By Rachel Swiednicki You’ve done all the legwork, furnished your new small office and are finally ready to open for business. It’s in your best interest as a small business owner to hold a grand opening ceremony; not only will an event like this help you market your new business to residents, it’s also a…
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to open your own business without many of the pitfalls that come with starting from scratch. Successful franchises – Tim Hortons and Canadian Tire are two of the most well-known – offer you the independence of running your own business day-to-day while benefitting from: · The franchisor’s…
By Ben Baldwin Have you ever hired an employee who didn’t turn out like you expected? The good news is that you’re not alone. The bad news is that, if it’s happened before, there’s even greater reason for it to happen again now, given market circumstances. It seems that in these troubled economic times, posting…
It used to be that customers shopped pretty near to where they lived. But today’s Internet has made it possible for anyone to sell almost anything from practically anywhere. While there are still some challenges to keep in mind with e-commerce – like taxes, shipping and privacy – most companies have come a long way…
Along with your business name, your logo and word mark your meaning and say a lot about your company’s personality. Like dressing well in an interview, a clean, smart and iconic logo won’t guarantee success, but a bad one can send the wrong signal to your potential clients. Take for instance, Apple’s original logo: Now…
What’s in a name? Well, sometimes a lot. For instance, would Barry Alan Pinkus’s songs have made women swoon in the 70s if he hadn’t changed his name to Barry Manilow? And one wonders whether John Wayne could have ever gained the reputation he did with his birth name: Marion Morrison. Choosing the right name…
Getting a business loan or credit has always been challenging for small businesses. The upheaval in banking – especially in the US – has made lending ever more difficult for entrepreneurs. Difficult, but far from impossible. In fact, making it harder to get financing in some ways helps out the entrepreneur in the long run…
One benefit of working for a large company is there’s an accounting department to do “that.” By “that,” I mean all the number-crunching paperwork that most of us know little about and are happy to leave in the hands of someone else – until we’re a small business owner and that someone else is us….
By Donna Marrin You’re launching a new business and you want to outfit your home office with budget-friendly tools and supplies that provide quality and reliability. Before you grab a shopping cart, you might want to consider why switching to environmentally friendly products may be an eco-smart and eco-nomical choice. Chris Winter, executive director of…
The winning mom entrepreneur will receive a $20,000+ Prize Package! PayPal Canada has teamed up with SavvyMom.ca, the trusted voice for moms across Canada, to recognize and reward the country’s top mom entrepreneur with a $20,000+ prize package of cash and business services designed to help take her business to the next level. Mom entrepreneurs…
By Rachel Swiednicki You’ve done all the legwork, furnished your new small office and are finally ready to open for business. It’s in your best interest as a small business owner to hold a grand opening ceremony; not only will an event like this help you market your new business to residents, it’s also a…
