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 As a young entrepreneur, you’ll certainly be envied by your employed friends. While self-employment offers many perks, follow this advice to overcome some common challenges: · Consider a co-signer. Being young and self-employed is considered a double negative for many banks. Line up a relative or friend who…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Your computer is probably your most used business tool. As a small business owner, you likely use it to communicate with customers, to store your business information and to keep your life organized. Yet so many entrepreneurs take their computer for granted…until it crashes. Keep your computer in…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Business to business selling can be complicated. It can also be intimidating, because you’ll likely have to present your product or service to a panel of people. You can dramatically increase your sales by simply being prepared for your next prospect meeting. Follow these simple suggestions: •…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s amazing how small the world really can be, especially in the business community. Supporting the ‘six degrees of separation’ theory, it seems we’re all separated by only a few handshakes. The person you meet today could know someone who knows someone who could become your biggest client….
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Many business ideas are hatched during summertime. As we laze around on vacation, our minds naturally ponder new goals and ambitions. Whether you already run a small business (and want another!) or are thinking about launching your first one, it’s helpful to understand these common reasons for starting…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Burning the midnight oil and working 80-weeks is common for entrepreneurs. However, to keep your sanity – and your family – in place, it’s critical to learn how to separate business from personal time. Try to take it a bit easier this summer by following these tips: Don’t…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch New small businesses must find ways to stand out in the crowd. It’s simply not enough to offer a quality product or service – you’ve got to get customer attention by putting some “wow” into your biz. Here’s how you can create unexpected benefits for your customers: •…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Some say money makes the world go around. While that statement is debatable, it’s certainly true for a small business. While you may love your business so much you’d work for free, it’s really money that will keep it alive. You’ll have to make plenty of money decisions…
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Small business owners don’t have mountains of cash, so every dollar counts. If your new small business deals with suppliers, it’s important to negotiate the best deal in terms of delivery deadlines, quality, guarantees and price. Try one of these tactics when negotiating your next order with a…
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Getting media coverage for your small business can dramatically boost sales. It’s much cheaper than paid advertising and, at times, far more credible. You could appear on television, get quoted in a newspaper or be featured on a blog. The media industry needs experts to comment on current…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch As a young entrepreneur, you’ll certainly be envied by your employed friends. While self-employment offers many perks, follow this advice to overcome some common challenges: · Consider a co-signer. Being young and self-employed is considered a double negative for many banks. Line up a relative or friend who…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Your computer is probably your most used business tool. As a small business owner, you likely use it to communicate with customers, to store your business information and to keep your life organized. Yet so many entrepreneurs take their computer for granted…until it crashes. Keep your computer in…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Business to business selling can be complicated. It can also be intimidating, because you’ll likely have to present your product or service to a panel of people. You can dramatically increase your sales by simply being prepared for your next prospect meeting. Follow these simple suggestions: •…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s amazing how small the world really can be, especially in the business community. Supporting the ‘six degrees of separation’ theory, it seems we’re all separated by only a few handshakes. The person you meet today could know someone who knows someone who could become your biggest client….
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Many business ideas are hatched during summertime. As we laze around on vacation, our minds naturally ponder new goals and ambitions. Whether you already run a small business (and want another!) or are thinking about launching your first one, it’s helpful to understand these common reasons for starting…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Burning the midnight oil and working 80-weeks is common for entrepreneurs. However, to keep your sanity – and your family – in place, it’s critical to learn how to separate business from personal time. Try to take it a bit easier this summer by following these tips: Don’t…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch New small businesses must find ways to stand out in the crowd. It’s simply not enough to offer a quality product or service – you’ve got to get customer attention by putting some “wow” into your biz. Here’s how you can create unexpected benefits for your customers: •…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Some say money makes the world go around. While that statement is debatable, it’s certainly true for a small business. While you may love your business so much you’d work for free, it’s really money that will keep it alive. You’ll have to make plenty of money decisions…
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Small business owners don’t have mountains of cash, so every dollar counts. If your new small business deals with suppliers, it’s important to negotiate the best deal in terms of delivery deadlines, quality, guarantees and price. Try one of these tactics when negotiating your next order with a…
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Getting media coverage for your small business can dramatically boost sales. It’s much cheaper than paid advertising and, at times, far more credible. You could appear on television, get quoted in a newspaper or be featured on a blog. The media industry needs experts to comment on current…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch As a young entrepreneur, you’ll certainly be envied by your employed friends. While self-employment offers many perks, follow this advice to overcome some common challenges: · Consider a co-signer. Being young and self-employed is considered a double negative for many banks. Line up a relative or friend who…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Your computer is probably your most used business tool. As a small business owner, you likely use it to communicate with customers, to store your business information and to keep your life organized. Yet so many entrepreneurs take their computer for granted…until it crashes. Keep your computer in…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Business to business selling can be complicated. It can also be intimidating, because you’ll likely have to present your product or service to a panel of people. You can dramatically increase your sales by simply being prepared for your next prospect meeting. Follow these simple suggestions: •…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch It’s amazing how small the world really can be, especially in the business community. Supporting the ‘six degrees of separation’ theory, it seems we’re all separated by only a few handshakes. The person you meet today could know someone who knows someone who could become your biggest client….
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Many business ideas are hatched during summertime. As we laze around on vacation, our minds naturally ponder new goals and ambitions. Whether you already run a small business (and want another!) or are thinking about launching your first one, it’s helpful to understand these common reasons for starting…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Burning the midnight oil and working 80-weeks is common for entrepreneurs. However, to keep your sanity – and your family – in place, it’s critical to learn how to separate business from personal time. Try to take it a bit easier this summer by following these tips: Don’t…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch New small businesses must find ways to stand out in the crowd. It’s simply not enough to offer a quality product or service – you’ve got to get customer attention by putting some “wow” into your biz. Here’s how you can create unexpected benefits for your customers: •…
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Some say money makes the world go around. While that statement is debatable, it’s certainly true for a small business. While you may love your business so much you’d work for free, it’s really money that will keep it alive. You’ll have to make plenty of money decisions…
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Small business owners don’t have mountains of cash, so every dollar counts. If your new small business deals with suppliers, it’s important to negotiate the best deal in terms of delivery deadlines, quality, guarantees and price. Try one of these tactics when negotiating your next order with a…
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, BizLaunch Getting media coverage for your small business can dramatically boost sales. It’s much cheaper than paid advertising and, at times, far more credible. You could appear on television, get quoted in a newspaper or be featured on a blog. The media industry needs experts to comment on current…
