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January 2012

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: Ontario legislation sets new standards for ensuring accessibility for all

Good news: Recession expectations for 2012 lowered

Fraud alert: fake cheque scam via UPS

December 2011

Changes to Manitoba’s Employment Standards Code take effect January 1, 2012

Retailers: Make shoppers' last-minute buying habits work for you

Top Canadian women entrepreneurs honoured at 2011 awards

November 2011

Holiday Gift Buying - Are Canadians ready to spend?

Canadians more likely than Americans to be less tolerant of "untruthful" ads

Productivity improvements central to new version of QuickBooks 2012

October 2011

Small Business Week – Making Connections

Forecast for Canadian Business Remain Optimistic

Payroll enhancements feature prominently in new Sage Simply Accounting 2012

Canadian businesses have chance to win $10,000 in new contest

Canadian entrepreneurs recognized for excellence in e-commerce

Adobe unveils cloud based creative apps at Adobe Max

September 2011

Despite rocky economies worldwide, Canada's outlook for 2012 looks positive

Toronto's Inaugural Street Art Showcase

August 2011

Cashless Canadians: study finds that over half of Canadians prefer digital wallets

BC votes to eliminate HST: how small business will be impacted

Opinions wanted: Government announces EI premium rate-setting consultations

Entrepreneurs' financial health improves, BDC showing strong results

Graffiti: Art or vandalism? (part 1)

10 threats against small business data security

Internet advertising revenues in Canada exceed expectations

Word-of-mouth social media: 'likes' and 'follows' very important for branding

July 2011

Prairie residents extremely optimistic about economy

Entrepreneurism highly respected in Canada, but small business faces big challenges

E-trepreneurs: eBay Entrepreneur of the Year awards now accepting entries

Marketing sense: research shows that hormones influence sensory preferences

Work-life balance: time saving with financial management software

Half of all Canadians are using social media

Battle of the Sexes: men, women and professional networking

Ontario government reinstates the Self-Employment Benefit program

Managing risk: Equifax releases business credit report

Sales, employment and investment expected to grow over next year

British Columbia gives rural residents a broadband boost

Small business owners in Canada love their work, despite long hours

Small business owners in Canada love their work: Part 2

International Startup Festival comes to Montreal

June 2011

Online advertising outperforms all other ad types in Canada

Bank of Canada releases new bank notes, described as almost impossible to fake

Mobile Apps: who isn't using one?

Middleton Mania: capitalizing on the Royal visit

FuEL Awards aim to reward youth entrepreneurship: apply or nominate today!

Canada Post to resume mail service Tuesday

Finally! Canada Post lockout/strike back-to-work legislation passes Saturday evening

Nominate someone today! 2011 BC Aboriginal Business Awards now open for nominations

Canada Post Lockout / Strike: Day 22 arrives with no end in sight

Canadian postal strike / lockout: New tool lets you tell politicians what you think

Canada Post strike update: NDP plans to delay back-to-work legislation, UPS shipments affected by strike

82% of Canada small businesses now concerned about getting paid as disruption of mail delivery drags on | Canada Post strike survey

Canada Post Strike: Postal lock-out expiry date on the horizon

Fair competition? Canada Post wants a piece of online advertising revenue

Victory for AQIII, freelance IT workers in Quebec court case

Back to work! Raitt tables notice to legislate Canada Post workers back

Canadian business owners spend too much time on tasks that don't promote growth

75% of small businesses say postal strike will affect overall efficiency

BC: Reduction of HST to 10% now required by law

Don't get scammed! Small businesses targeted by recent scam

Protecting yourself in the lockout: tax considerations and billing/invoicing alternatives

Canada Post Strike [lockout] Survey: Small businesses, have your say!

Manitoba to invest $30 million over next five years

Canada Post Strike! What Canadian small businesses need to know

May 2011

Minimum wage to increase in Manitoba, other jurisdictions by May 2012

Wanted: extraordinary Canadian business women

Driving the business of innovative ideas

Global business accelerator launches with up to $175,000 in financing available

Trendhunter shares ideas to boost your business

BREAKING: BC will reduce HST to 10% if tax stays

Starting a business in Canada: Dream big. Do smart

B.C. hires trade and investment reps to help small businesses expand overseas

Contest for small and medium businesses offers $100,000 prize

Entrepreneurs weigh in on the benefits of going green

Study forecasts strong year for Canadian manufacturing industries

Almost 50 per cent of CEOs dealing with information overload

Social attitudes toward software piracy put Canadian small businesses at risk

Visa's new digital wallet will enable faster shopping, transactions on social networks

Survey says: over 40 per cent of Canadian consumers are enrolled in 10 or more loyalty programs

Canada's 'Longest Elevator Pitch Contest' offers $10,000 prize

The future of the HST in BC: have your say

April 2011

Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index gives signals for Q1 2011

ON: ventureLab Regional Innovation Centre launches in York Region

MB: 2011 Entrepreneur Boot Camp Winners Announced

BC Government releases more information HST referendum voting

BC government, Fight HST group clash over HST claims

March 2011

Canadian Budget 2011: What Small Business Can Expect

Small businesses aren't seeing the economic recovery hit their bottom lines

February 2011

Tourism in B.C. takes flight, stats show

Adobe Launches FormsCentral

Survey: Why trust is critical to business

Quebec: New legislation governing businesses takes effect on February 14, 2011

BC: HST panel seeks fact-based input on referendum options

Online tool simplifies cross-border currency transactions

New Alberta organization gives support to rural writers

Manitoba employers must develop psychological harassment policies

Workshops will teach new immigrants how to start a business in PEI

B.C. program helps small businesses save money and energy

Small businesses resilient through recession

Québec employers' group weighs in on replacement workers

January 2011

Feds dub 2011 "Year of the Entrepreneur"

B.C. appoints panel to address HST conundrum

B.C. farmers to reap rewards of $4.5 million investment

New year heralds changes to tax rates, minimum wage

December 2010

Small businesses weather economic jitters at home and abroad

Sunday shopping coming soon in PEI

Holiday alert: Canadians increasingly susceptible to counterfeit purchases

November 2010

BDC brings new financing model to businesses in rural Quebec

BC seeks input on ways to modernize its Employment Standards system

Deadline Extended for Young Entrepreneur Award

Canadians willing to take pay cut to work for socially responsible company, poll

Regional economic trends emerge despite lacklustre growth

Free shipping best bet for holiday sales promotion

BC releases draft of HST referendum vote question

Ontario: Small businesses give McGuinty government failing grade

Manitoba: Business incubation programs get $500,000 boost

Angel Investors Help Tech Ideas Take Flight

October 2010

"How-to" agenda tops Toronto business-to-business event

Business schools event offers one-stop shopping

Entrepreneurs shooting for growth next year

Survey finds disconnect in how Canadian businesses value & use the Internet

Manitoba introduces new workplace harrassment regulations

Two polls highlight what small business owners are thinking

Entrepreneurs value innovation but lack innovation strategies

Efficient billing, cash flow are king to small businesses

Size Matters: Consumers willing to pay more to support local small businesses

Productivity, competitiveness and market opportunities fuel entrepreneurs’ investment decisions

British Columbia: 2010 Highlights of Small Business in the Province

Many small business owners confident with current economy, study finds

September 2010

Small business owners stay involved in business after retirement, report

Government of Canada launches new buy and sell web site

Small business confidence has dropped slightly, survey says

Minimum wage rises to $9 an hour in P.E.I.

Canadians more secure in their jobs, poll finds

B.C: Province and federal governments invest in technology

Federal government launches $40 million innovation program

August 2010

Study: Companies more likely to use social media to show their brand

Study: Common body language mistakes cost interviewees chance at job

July 2010

eBay Canada launches national search for Entrepreneur of the Year

PEI: New gift card legislation coming this September

Usage of e-mail as a communication tool on the decline

June 2010

Small businesses in BC, ON not ready for HST

Fathers finding it hard to juggle work and family

Ontario employers beware: vexatious comments in your workplace now against the law

79 per cent of Canadians say webcam meetings more effective than phone

May 2010

BC: Video Conference Facilities to be More Accessible to Small Businesses

Minimum wage rises in P.E.I. on June 1

April 2010

Canadian Businesses Reining in use of Social Media

March 2010

BC consumers slightly less likely to base buying decisions on a retailer's environmental actions

Watch out for CRA phishing scam

MN: Province to help farms with safety and injuries

Canadian small businesses expect sales to rise in coming year

Canadian small businesses cautiously optimistic about economic outlook

Canadian Budget 2010: What Small Businesses Can Expect

January 2010

Absolute Software brings Intel Anti-Theft technology to consumers

December 2009

Canadians, provinces have a bright outlook for 2010

Canadians can't leave home without their mobile phone, study finds

November 2009

Canadians not as concerned about online security, study finds

Canadian businesses report higher levels of fraud than global counterparts

BC: Pilot program to help small businesses with training

Profits expected to be down this year in most of six industries, says BDC

BC: New rules governing payday loans in effect

October 2009

Canada's Criminal Code updated to criminalize early stage identity theft

Survey assesses financial literacy of Canadian small businesses

BC small businesses healthy, thriving

PEI: New web site helps businesses monitor province's planning and zoning

September 2009

Canadian economy set for growth

Canadians look for a deal when going on vacation

August 2009

Canadians want value when purchasing products, survey says

New Canadians want to deal with businesses that contribute to ethnic communities

July 2009

eBay Canada launches national search for Entrepreneur of the Year

June 2009

Entrepreneurs upbeat about business growth prospects

Shipping costs, lack of transparency harming online sales

Canadian small businesses confidence in economy growing

ZoomPass: Paying with your Mobile Phone

May 2009

Canadians keeping a close eye on their spending

Consumer spending up in April

April 2009

PEI: Payday lending regulations introduced

March 2009

QC: New funds to help businesses in rural areas of province

Government grant to help young entrepreneurs

Canada's Work Sharing program extended

AB: Minimum wage set to increase

January 2009

Breakthrough workshop is now free

Lack of advancement opportunities leads employees to find alternatives

December 2008

Small business owners can't be happier as economy slides

November 2008

BC: Tax amendments to help keep more money in people's pockets

October 2008

Canada's economy cooling, but not stalled

September 2008

MN: Economic Growth Fund to help First Nations entrepreneurs

More CEOs have international experience then 20 years ago, study finds

Speed dating comes to the business world

MN: New tax credit to help digital media

New website promises to help find private capital

Many Canadians working overtime, study finds

Election 2008: a coalition of national business associations demand transparency in fees

Users are finding what they are looking for online, study finds

Female workers feel under compensated

August 2008

Employees going for gold at work

Study identifies most popular communication tools at work

Businesses are being put under a social microscope, survey finds

June 2008

Looking for a job, don't forget the cover letter

ON: New government funding to help businesses and grad students connect

Pesky telemarketers may finally be out of luck

Advancement in the workforce may be all in the language

BC - Mentorship program for new Canadians gets new funding

Downturn in Canadian economy does not affect retail sales

BC: Small businesses now have easy access to training and development programs

May 2008

New partnership will help finance young entrepreneurs

April 2008

AB: Venture Capital fund look to Western Canada for growth

Shorter work week ideal for older workers

March 2008

Computer giant offers small business award

January 2008

Influence of large corporations on government too strong, survey says

Email preferred method of communication for execs

December 2007

ON: New College network helps small business

Consumers concerned about high cost of brokerage fees when shipping from US

November 2007

New study sheds light on why some people can't handle success

July 2007

Warning: greeting card emails may include a nasty surprise

Manitoba enhances film tax credit program

May 2007

SK: Legislation ends mandatory retirement

Survey says: good customer service tops with customers

April 2007

Manitoba: New legislation will protect retirement savings

November 2006

Canadians to spend $20 billion on gifts this holiday season

September 2006

$50 million in new funds will support businesses in vulnerable regions of Quebec

May 2006

Telemarking firm charged

Total income for Canadians rose in 2004

Saskatchewan to attract immigrants with new entrepreneur cateogry

British Columbia's economic boom brings labour challenges

Canadian advertising industry recovers ground in 2004

Young entrepreneur awards competition open

Federal budget 2006: Harper government announces sweeping tax cuts, with almost $20 billion in tax relief

April 2006

Canadian e-commerce growth six times that of growth in off-line retail sales

2005 marks the 'revenge' of the old economy

Canadian retail sales see highest gains since 2002

Canadian Financial Ratios CD-Rom Series Released

SK - Province Cuts Business Taxes

Alberta investigates competitiveness challenges facing its forest sector

Survey says: Canadian use of online financial services increases

MB - Minimum Wage Increases Effective April 1, 2006

March 2006

Slight decline of average debt load for small and medium-size Canadian businesses

AB: New Aboriginal business development fund established for Fort McMurray area

SK: Minimum wage level increases effecive today

February 2006

Saskatchewan Seeks Input on Minimum Age and Worker Transportation Regulations

Exports, Employment on the Rise

Promoting Canada as an international tourism destination needs increased marketing dollars

January 2006

SK: Agriculture Innovations Receive $2.87 million

I.D. Cards Proposed for U.S. Border Crossings

Record fines levied in price setting conspiracy

September 2005

Online Ad Revenues Soared in 2004-2005

May 2005

CME Says Proposed Law (Ontario) is Regressive and Undemocratic

January 2004

Changes to PEI Employment Standards Act




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