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 Tell us about your business and how you started it. Samuel Jacobs founded Jacobs Hardware in 1925 at 422 Queen St.W. He and his family lived above the store. It was very successful, but when Samuel Jacobs died in 1942, his son David gave up his furnace installation business to take over….
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Saakori Lifestyle is committed to creating ethical communities globally and encouraging respect for the Earth. We offer everyday items that support sustainable lifestyle choices, such as disposable plates made from palm-leaves and reusable fabric produce bags. The business idea was inspired by…
Our How’s Business correspondent Randy Cooray chats with small business owner Rene Olsen about what it takes to run his company: Beechmount Pool Services.
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. In the spring of 2001, I was working in the fibre optics industry in Ottawa and was laid off, along with about 10,000 people across the region. So I moved to my cottage and tried to figure out how I could eke…
By Donna Marrin Tell us a bit about the history of Stoney Ridge Estate Winery. Stoney Ridge was founded in 1985, at a time when the Ontario wine industry was just in its infancy. In fact, Stoney Ridge was only the 18th winery to be licensed in Ontario. The winery was founded by winemaker, Jim…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. I began making soap as a hobby while on maternity leave from my position as a junior high teacher in Edmonton. It wasn’t long before I had too much to give away, too many ideas for more and not enough time to…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. We started Beacon Shore on Georgian Bay Bed & Breakfast after a road trip where we made the transition from tenting to staying at bed and breakfasts. We learned that since no two properties and hosts are the same, the B&B experience…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Imagine reading a book where the principal character is yourself and the other characters are your friends, relatives, and even your pet. This idea apparently sits very well with a lot of young children who dream of playing for their favourite hockey…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Chocolate Tales is an entertainment company that uses chocolate as its medium. I started the business after working with chocolate, alongside a good friend of mine who had studied chocolate making in Belgium. I arrived in Canada two years ago with no…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Over the past seven years friends, neighbours, and the general public have expressed an interest in our hobby farms—the first of which was located in Oxford Mills, and our current one, located in Spencerville. As a result, we have experienced a great…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Samuel Jacobs founded Jacobs Hardware in 1925 at 422 Queen St.W. He and his family lived above the store. It was very successful, but when Samuel Jacobs died in 1942, his son David gave up his furnace installation business to take over….
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Saakori Lifestyle is committed to creating ethical communities globally and encouraging respect for the Earth. We offer everyday items that support sustainable lifestyle choices, such as disposable plates made from palm-leaves and reusable fabric produce bags. The business idea was inspired by…
Our How’s Business correspondent Randy Cooray chats with small business owner Rene Olsen about what it takes to run his company: Beechmount Pool Services.
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. In the spring of 2001, I was working in the fibre optics industry in Ottawa and was laid off, along with about 10,000 people across the region. So I moved to my cottage and tried to figure out how I could eke…
By Donna Marrin Tell us a bit about the history of Stoney Ridge Estate Winery. Stoney Ridge was founded in 1985, at a time when the Ontario wine industry was just in its infancy. In fact, Stoney Ridge was only the 18th winery to be licensed in Ontario. The winery was founded by winemaker, Jim…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. I began making soap as a hobby while on maternity leave from my position as a junior high teacher in Edmonton. It wasn’t long before I had too much to give away, too many ideas for more and not enough time to…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. We started Beacon Shore on Georgian Bay Bed & Breakfast after a road trip where we made the transition from tenting to staying at bed and breakfasts. We learned that since no two properties and hosts are the same, the B&B experience…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Imagine reading a book where the principal character is yourself and the other characters are your friends, relatives, and even your pet. This idea apparently sits very well with a lot of young children who dream of playing for their favourite hockey…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Chocolate Tales is an entertainment company that uses chocolate as its medium. I started the business after working with chocolate, alongside a good friend of mine who had studied chocolate making in Belgium. I arrived in Canada two years ago with no…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Over the past seven years friends, neighbours, and the general public have expressed an interest in our hobby farms—the first of which was located in Oxford Mills, and our current one, located in Spencerville. As a result, we have experienced a great…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Samuel Jacobs founded Jacobs Hardware in 1925 at 422 Queen St.W. He and his family lived above the store. It was very successful, but when Samuel Jacobs died in 1942, his son David gave up his furnace installation business to take over….
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Saakori Lifestyle is committed to creating ethical communities globally and encouraging respect for the Earth. We offer everyday items that support sustainable lifestyle choices, such as disposable plates made from palm-leaves and reusable fabric produce bags. The business idea was inspired by…
Our How’s Business correspondent Randy Cooray chats with small business owner Rene Olsen about what it takes to run his company: Beechmount Pool Services.
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. In the spring of 2001, I was working in the fibre optics industry in Ottawa and was laid off, along with about 10,000 people across the region. So I moved to my cottage and tried to figure out how I could eke…
By Donna Marrin Tell us a bit about the history of Stoney Ridge Estate Winery. Stoney Ridge was founded in 1985, at a time when the Ontario wine industry was just in its infancy. In fact, Stoney Ridge was only the 18th winery to be licensed in Ontario. The winery was founded by winemaker, Jim…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. I began making soap as a hobby while on maternity leave from my position as a junior high teacher in Edmonton. It wasn’t long before I had too much to give away, too many ideas for more and not enough time to…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. We started Beacon Shore on Georgian Bay Bed & Breakfast after a road trip where we made the transition from tenting to staying at bed and breakfasts. We learned that since no two properties and hosts are the same, the B&B experience…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Imagine reading a book where the principal character is yourself and the other characters are your friends, relatives, and even your pet. This idea apparently sits very well with a lot of young children who dream of playing for their favourite hockey…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Chocolate Tales is an entertainment company that uses chocolate as its medium. I started the business after working with chocolate, alongside a good friend of mine who had studied chocolate making in Belgium. I arrived in Canada two years ago with no…
By Donna Marrin Tell us about your business and how you started it. Over the past seven years friends, neighbours, and the general public have expressed an interest in our hobby farms—the first of which was located in Oxford Mills, and our current one, located in Spencerville. As a result, we have experienced a great…
