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Ontario Retail Sales Tax - how does a purchase exemption certificate work?
Incorporating a home-based business - what happens to ununsed business-related expenses from a sole proprietorship?
Wife working as a silent partner for self-employed person - what needs to be deducted for income tax?
Are pay increases mandatory by law? - after how much time are they required?
Can fitness instructors claim gym memberships? - on their tax return?
Deducting Home business expenses - what can and can't be deducted?
When to charge PST - - in Ontario do I charge this tax on research services?
Income Tax Act regulations - how do you calculate work space expenses?
Aromatherapy retail business - should I have liability insurance?
Vacation Pay and Time - can it be given out after six year and not taking time off?
Vacation Pay for Part-time Employees - how is it calculated?
Current employer bought-out by another company - do employees have to accept new job conditions?
Earning money outside of Canada - what do I do in terms of taxes?
Trading Name vs. Business Name - what are the legal and financial implications for more than one business?
Importing a Volvo into Canada - how can I bring it from the USA?
Starting a business - how can i pay wife and kids without a typical payroll?
Receiving a Tax return - how much would I get back from a car lease?
Commercial policy coverage - does it include tree removal?
Copyright question - can I sell a modified recipe?
Consignment service in $US funds - does everything have to be converted for tax purposes?
Closing out a business - what needs to be done to claim loses?
Paying contractors without taxing - can I have them pay their own tax?
ON: Home daycare plus contract work - what are the best options?
Furniture bought for documentary - can this be claimed as a business expense?
Charging GST and PST - how does it work for a contractor/subcontractor?
Incorporating a business - what happens when the house is used as collateral?
Wrongful dismissal - what are the time limitations involved?
Retroactive retail sales tax (RST) - are you required to pay it after 7 years without being billed?
Paying yourself while being the owner of a business - how can you do this without penalties?
Charging PST on labour services - what you need to know.
Sick leave - does the company have to pay for 6 weeks?
Employee resignation - does severance need to be paid?
Payment for a stat holiday - is it affected by a company shutdown?
Corporation to partnership - what is involved in the transfer?
Dividing ahares - do you need a lawyer?
Family partnership - how do you split the profits?
Opening a GIC - is better in a personal name or a company name?
Maternity Leave - are you entitled to the same position upon return?
Holiday pay - if an employee does not take the full amount, does the company need to pay?
Tax Write off for a leased car - bought for business.
Not working the day after a stat holiday - do I still get paid for the holiday?
How do you calculate GST - when it is included in the price?
Fractional equity shares - how do I know when to pay for the GST?
Working and Running a small business - can the business loses be written off towards income tax?
Retail Sales Tax - how do I sign up?
Theft in the Workplace - is severance pay still paid out?
Shipping Quotas - is there any from China to Canada, or Canada to the USA?
Charging PST and GST - which should I charge?
Inheritance money - what are the tax implications?
Purchasing a corporation - how does value of shares affect new shareholders?
Using a credit card for business and pleasure - how do I sort them out?
Taxes on pay cheque - can you request to not have them taken away?
Should GST be paid - when no business number is listed on the invoice?
Starting a business in Montreal - what sort of paperwork is needed?
Charging PST on Contracting - : what do I charge?
Self employment and Employment Insurance - does EI deduct maturnity payments if you are self employed?
Advance on Vacation Pay - do I need to take the time off?
Buying Telephone systems across provinces - what needs to be assessed?
Importing automobiles into Canada from the USA - what you need to do.
Losing vacation pay - : what can be done?
EHT Employer Health Tax - does it still exist?
Dressmaking Store - what steps do I need to follow in order to start it?
How to find: - a legally registered business name in Ontario.
Tax on products - : How much do I charge to each province and the United States?
Incorporating a business: - must it be done provincially and federally?
Stat holidays in Manitoba - what workers qualify?
Young Entrepreneurs Grant - is it considered income for tax purposes?
PST for US Customers - Do I need to charge it?
Commission and Taxes - does a non GST/HST registered USA company have to pay GST/HST on commissions earned from a non resident?
Salary Vacation Pay - is this different then hourly vacation pay?
GST Liability - If you settle for less money do you pay the tax on the lower or higher amount?
Pay Cheques - can an employer withhold pay from a group of employees?
Home-based business - if I start a new business can it be part of an existing company?
GST & PST - can they be charged on car mileage?
Sickness and Vacation Pay - do you still get paid for time you did not work?
Shipping Overseas - what sort of taxes are applied at customs?
Pet Products - are they patentable?
Starting a Business - what are the legal and tax issues to consider?
Buying a Business - what you need to know.
Vacation Pay - do you need to pay it if workers do not work a full year?
Tax Implications - can monies be applied against former loses?
Commission Payment - how to deduct from a corporate return.
House and Car - can i write-off as a business expense?
Common Shares - do shares have to be sold for the same price they were bought at?
Stat Holiday - is vacation pay paid?
Merger of Companies - do you need to pay full price?
Taxed in Nova Scotia - are you exempt if you pay in another province?
Starting a Day Care center in Ontario - what you need to get a license.
Severance Pay - is it subject to employment insurance (EI)?
Sole Proprietorship - can a brand name be used?
Changing the Type of Business - is this at all possible, or do you have to wait till the registration expires?
Dividends or Salary - which is a better strategy to save for retirement?
Vacation Pay - are employers in BC entitled to pay vacation pay once an employee leaves?
Buying a Truck - if the seller makes a mistake, can they make the buyer pay more?
Business Partners - what can a minority partner do when he/she is being threatened by the majority partner?
Vacation Pay - does the length of employment determine the amount of vacation time?
GST Issues - are management services subject to GST charges?
Divorce and Smoking Causes Work Problems - should an owner's personal life impact their employees.
ON: Gross wages - are employment benefits like RRSPs included in the gross wages when calculating vacation pay?
When an employee leaves - how do I calculate the vacation pay owed?
Stat holidays - how will an office closure affect the holiday pay calculation?
Protection against operating cost adjustments - an Ontario-based business asks if commercial leases are covered by the Consumer Protection Act.
Foreign Accounts in Quickbooks - how can you get the balance sheet report to convert these accounts at a reasonable rate?
Starting a Bus Tour Company in Ontario - what licenses are required?
Sign trade shows? - a reader wants to know if there is a signage trade show.
Nightclub insurance woes - a new nightclub finds it difficult to get insurance.
Starting a mobile DJ company - Justin asks about business registration, licensing and hiring employees.
Deductible expenses - a freelance author asks what she can deduct from her home office.
Closing a business over the Christmas holidays - an employer wants to know what her obligations will be if she closes her business between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Do workplace safety rules allow customers to be in dealership shop? -
Ontario: Are clothing alterations RST taxable? -
After school art classes - does an after school program needed to conform to daycare regulations and licencing?
Convincing customers to buy - A new referral service looking for help convincing customers to sign-help.
Starting a retail business on a shoestring budget - What would it cost to start a children's clothing store on a shoestring budget?
New Business Survival - What enables one entrepreneur to succeed when so many fail?
The legal requirements to have a bilingual websites. - Is it mandatory to have a French translated website, if you want to publish a Canadian-wide corporate website?
Government grants for new businesses - eveyone wants free money, but is it not possible to find information on government grants without paying $500 for a book that may or may not help?
Risk of copyright - Rob asks about modifying a map ... will this infringe on the copyright of the original map maker?
Manufacturing: how to charge taxes when exporting - Sharon asks about charging GST and PST when exporting a fabricated machine tool from Ontario to Quebec.
Maternity benefits for commission-based workers - if a salaried employee accepts a commission-based position, will she be able to qualify for maternity benefits?
Fundraising at work: a question of appropriateness - what is the best way for employees to ask a boss to stop pressuring them for donations?
Financing After a Bankruptcy - Sarah asks about financing a new farming business after having declared bankruptcy a few years ago.
Starting a Massage Therapy Business - With provincial regulations in a handful of provinces, there are additional things to consider.
Tax Write-Offs for Independent Contractors - Tax Write-Offs for Independent Contractors
Working During a Labour Dispute - Do the same rules apply if you are an employee of the Ontario Public Service?
Collecting Past Vacation Pay - Maria wants to know if she received the correct amount of vacation pay after recently leaving her job.
How Hot is Too Hot? - As the temperature rises, so does the responsibility of employers. One reader wants to know just what those responsibilities are.
Salaries and Employment Terms: How Can They Be Changed? - A sudden pay reduction may be grounds for a constructive dismissal case. Our expert outlines the key issues of this often difficult topic.
Importing Goods From China - Shipping goods from country to country doesn't have to be difficult. All you need is the right procedure for the right country. The CBSA has the information you need.
Financing for a new daycare business - Heather asks about financing resources that can help her buy equipment for her new daycare business.
Starting an In-Skate Park in Halifax, NS - Our expert offers advice to Steve, who is interested in starting an in-skate boarding park business in Halifax, NS.
Is vacation pay in Ontario based on an employees previous years earnings? - A look at the Employment Standards Acts uncovers two time periods for accruing vacation pay.
PST refunds for an Ontario not-for-profit - Can a non-profit file for a blanket PST exemption certificate to cut down on paperwork?
Market Research for Japanese tourists - Andrew would like to start a business aimed at Japanese tourists, but wonders if he should be researching in Canada or Japan. Our expert offers some advice.
Recording and Drawing Salary from a Corporation - A bookkeeper in B.C. asks how he should be recording the owner's salary. Our tax expert tells him the options.
Starting a business in Leduc, Alberta - A reader in Alberta asks what licenses and permits are needed to start a business in Leduc.
Opening a Nightclub in Manitoba - A reader in Winnipeg asks what licenses he needs to start a nightclub.
Canada's Immigrant Investor Program - - Immigrants to Canada can invest $400,000 or more and get a visa. VJ asks how businesses can gain access to this pool of investment capital.
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Flex time for new parent - An employee wants to set up a flexible working schedule after his new baby arrives. How should the business owner handle this request? Our expert offers some insight.
Travel Agent Credentials - Ryan is thinking of starting up a part time travel business, what qualifications does he need to get started? Our expert helps him out.
Work hours for Salaried Employees - A plant manager in Manitoba asks if there are any rules that apply to managerial employees who work overtime.
Vacation Pay in New Brunswick - An employee in New Brunswick asks how to calculate her vacation pay.
Finding Plant Wholesalers in B.C. - A reader in B.C. asks where she can find a wholesaler who will buy the plants she has been growing.
Working during the Blackout - An Ontario reader asks if an employer is required to pay their employees if they did not work during the recent blackout.
Maternity Benefits for Canadians in the U.S. - Can a Canadian still collect maternity benefits if she gives birth in the U.S.? Our expert has the answer.
Cost of a Business - A would-be business owner asks how much he should spend on his share of a successful enterprise.
Capital Gains Tax on Property in Nova Scotia - An international reader asks how much he will be paying in taxes for his Canadian property.
Vacation Pay for Commissioned Employees - A business owner in Ontario asks how much vacation pay she should be giving employees who collect bonus commissions.
Revoking Vacation Pay - An Ontario reader asks if his employer can revoke his vacation pay if he quits without notice.
Declaring bankruptcy to wipe out student loans - Ever wondered what it takes to declare bankruptcy and put an end to those school loans? Our expert tells you what steps to take.
Terminating employees - A business owner in Ontario wants to know if she can terminate an employee who has lied.
Tax refunds on car exports - A reader in Quebec asks if she is eligible for tax refunds if she exports her new car to the United States.
Vacation pay in Alberta - A reader in Alberta asks if she is entitled to vacation pay after quitting her job.
Investment equity in start-ups - Investors are interested in your start-up but you aren't sure how much to give up. Here is an expert who might be able to help.
Trouble using Quickbooks - A business owner is Saskatchewan asks about her problems using Quickbooks.
Business and taxes - A newly registered business owner wonders what he can include in his business expenses.
Employee or Self-employed? - There is a big difference when it comes to EI/CPP remitances and claiming business expenses.
Business Networking - A reader is looking for a business networking group for women.
Changing a company's Business Name - (ON specific) - Have you ever wondered how to change your business name? Our expert has the answer.
Employee Bonds - (BC specific) - A BC business owner asks what can keep an employee from being bonded.
PST Refund - An international business owner asks how she can get at PST refund from an Ontario company.
Applying for a Government Grant in New Brunswick - A reader from the Maritimes asks where she can find government money.
Importing/Exporting and the Question of Value - Our expert helps an import/export business owner figure out what forms are necessary for shipping goods.
Payroll Systems and Taxes - A web designer asks if he should be paying employee taxes through the business or through personal income tax. An accountant has the answer.
Business Startup Loans - You've run out of money and need to raise some funds to get your business going. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) may be able to help.
Compensation Entitlement - A former employee in Alberta asks if he should receive compensation after being officially laid off.
Day Care Licensing Guidelines - A day care owner wonders about menu restrictions for her lunch program.
Becoming a GST Registrant - An accountant offers advice on how much gross income to set aside for taxes.
Disability and Dismissal - An employee questions his dismissal following a medical leave.
Developing a Business Plan - A carpenter in Winnipeg asks how he should start planning today to launch a full time business in the future.
Vacation Pay in Place of Time Off? - Can you give an employee vacation pay in the place of time off? Our HR expert tells you how it works in Ontario.
Claiming Expenses - Our expert looks at the challenges involved with this tricky issue.
Self-Employment Taxes - One crafty entrepreneur looks for help on self-employment taxes.
Workplace Stress - An employee seeks help for stress and anxiety in the workplace.
e-Commerce Payment Gateways - A reader wonders about using payment gateways on an e-commerce site.
Provincial Business Registration - Do you still have to pay a registration fee even if you don't plan to launch your business right away? Read on for the answer.
Business Relationship Building - How do you close a sale? Our expert has the answer.
Getting Organized About Your Expenses - A reader in Ontario wonders how to deal with her business taxes.
Copyright and Trademark Registration - A musician inquires about copyrighting original work.
U.S. Source Income Run Through a Canadian Employee - A tax expert offers help.
Are There Licenses Required in Order to Open a Travel Agency? - A reader in Alberta wonders what she needs before starting a travel business.
Punch Clock Tolerance - An employer questions how to handle discrepancies in her punch clock machine.
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Incorporation - Have you ever wondered how to set up a business in another country? Our expert gives you the ins and outs.
Constructive Dismissal - Just what is constructive dismissal? We have the answer.
Importing Footwear from Japan - A reader asks about special documents needed to import.
Starting up a Home-based Embroidery Business - Resources that will help you find suppliers.
Are There Grants or Loans Available for Disabled Entrepreneurs? - Are there any programs that recognize your needs?
Purchasing Computer Equipment for Reselling Purposes - A reader wonders where he can find used notebook computers to start his own business.
Termination Pay Entitlement - The Ontario Ministry of Labour fills a reader in on what the employer is legally obligated to pay.
Starting a Cabinet Manufacturing Business in Surrey, British Columbia - Are there any particular programs available to people within the carpentry business?
Reissuing a Lost Cheque - What are your responsibilities as an employer?
PST and the Contractor - A carpenter wounders when to charge PST.
Faxing from ASP (Active Server Pages) - An IT consultant offers advice on fax software.
Locating a Sales Team for a Product Launch - A clothing manufacturer wants to know where he can find salespeople for his products.
Health Care Market Research for Sudbury - A reader in Sudbury, Ontario wonders where she can access market research on the health care industry.
Employment Standards Act Regarding Vacation Pay - An Ontario employee asks if vacation pay must be distributed through a separate cheque, or if it can be added to a regular bi-weekly pay.
Maternity Leave - A sole proprietor wonders if she can contribute to Employment Insurance in order to collect maternity leave benefits.
Minimum Wage Rewind - A reader wonders what Ontario's minimum wage was in 1991.
Vacation Pay Carry Over - A British Columbia employee wonders if three months of unused vacation time can be wiped out by the employer.
Start Up Grants for Young Women in British Columbia - A business owner in British Columbia wonders if there are grants available for young women.
Claiming PST and GST on Car Exports - An import/export business owner has questions about claiming PST and GST on the export of a car.
Opening a Security Business in Toronto - You asked: Is it a good idea to open a security guard company in Toronto?
Debt Reduction Programs - You asked: For information on governments grants or loans on debt reduction, if there is any such thing.
Employee Bonding - Have you ever wondered what information you need from an employee to have them bonded? An insurance expert has the answer.
Home Network Systems - Installing network systems can have you holding a bunch of wires in one hand, a manual in the other and you in between scratching your head. Computer expert Lynda Morris steps in to explain just where those wires should go.
Home Business Questions - A reader in Regina, Saskatchewan wonders about the ins and outs of setting up a mechanic business from home.
Resources for Young Entrepreneurs - A young entrepreneur seeks guidance in focusing on one business idea.
Borrowing Funds From a Corporation - A reader wonders if he can borrow money from his business to buy a home.
Accessing Cheap Market Research Information - Looking for numbers on your industry, but don't have a lot of time or money? Statistics Canada can help.
Starting a New Vending Business - Chris has been through the planning stage and is well on his way to officially starting his own business, but he's not sure what's next. CanadaOne attempts to steer him in the right direction.
Retail Working Standards - Can your employees work alone? The Ministry of Labour answers.
Importing Flowers Into Canada - An international reader asks what he should do if he wants to ship flowers to Canada.
Barefoot in Manitoba - The Winnipeg Police walk you through the do's and don'ts of driving barefoot.
Store Planning and Design - Does your store need a make over? Here's some books that might help.
Resources for Starting a Business in Nova Scotia - Starting your own business can be exciting and challenging. Here are a few places you can go to for help if you live in Nova Scotia.
Federal and Provincial Loan Programs - Think you might be eligible for a loan? Try these links.
Canadian Industry Statistics - Help looking for information on a specific industry.
Air Miles in Saskatchewan - Did you ever wonder if you needed to claim air miles as personal income? An accountant in Saskatchewan answers the question.
Funeral Leave in B.C. - A Human Resources expert outlines standard practices for employees who request time off to attend funerals.
Share Structure - A lawyer's input on share structures when raising capital with private placements.
Vacation Days Carry Over, or Not? - You've earned the time. But can you lose it if you don't use it? The Ontario Ministry of Labour has an answer.
Emerging Publisher Grants - An Ontario resident asks how she can apply for a grant as an emerging publisher.
Exporting CD-ROMs to the U.S. - Exporting goods brings up many issues, from NAFTA to taxes, duties and red tape. A Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs trade policy officer identifies some of the considerations when exporting CD-ROM.
The Cost of Retraining - Some ideas that will help you finance your new business or career.
Grants to Restore Heritage Properties - Grants may be scarce, but if you own a heritage home in Ontario you may still have a few restoration assistance options, as our researcher discovered.
Never - An employer sometimes asks for something that is not ideal for either the employee or the business, as we found out when we researched the answer to Joe's question.
Find a Market for Freelance Photo Art - A website may help, but when marketing high-end photo art there are other things to consider as well.
Factors That Determine a Web Page's Loading Time - Image sizes are an obvious contribution to the load time as a page. But there are other factors that also make an impact.
Where to Resettle in Canada - We're interested in coming back to Canada, but where do we start?
Importing a Slot Machine into Canada - Can I import one for my own personal use?
Dot.com Financing in B.C. - Where do I get started with my new dot.com venture?
Buyer Beware - Canadian National Business Directory - How do I get out once I've agreed to be listed?
Advantages of Federal Incorporation - when you're expanding your businesses into new provinces.
Can RRSP Contributions be Used as Owners Loan Payments? - a look at Owner's Equity, Liability, and other issues.
Does Importing Insulation into Canada Require Approval? - a look at the import regulations.
Searching for RFP Depositories - is there a central source?
When to Pay and When to Charge P.S.T. - a swimming pool contractor wants to know.
Keys to Securing a Bank Loan - Keys to Securing a Bank Loan.
Understanding Cost Differences in A, B, and C Mutual Fund Shares - If you are confused about the difference in costs between A, B, and C shares (in Canada & the U.S.), read on.
Employee Notice Requirements in B.C. - How much notice is an employee required to give his/her employer in British Columbia (B.C.)?
Structuring a New Business - Partnership or proprietorship? Here are some tips for structuring a new business.
Non-Competition Contracts - Non-competition templates.
Searching for the Number of Small Businesses in Halifax - The first question you ask when doing market research, is how many businesses are in my town? It makes sense that this information should be available online. Julie King tells us how to find out the number of businesses in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Quest for Venture Capital - Rumours of amazing venture capital deals abound. But where can these firms be found, and what do they require in return? Karen Grant, executive director of the Toronto Venture Group, answers this ask-an-expert query.
Changing an Employee's Duties - - is this a valid business practice or constructive dismissal?
Buying a Business - how much to allocate to goodwill, leasehold improvement and equipment?
Vacation Pay for Salaried Employees - how much vacation pay is a salaried employee entitled to after 6.5 years, including overtime?
Severance Pay - when and how much is required?
Exporting Handcuffs to Canada - as a small US business what are some of the issues and paperwork I need to take care of when exporting to Canada?
Tax Writeoffs - how do I write off my gas bill, or my food bill?
Importing Cut Flowers from India - resources to help you cut through the regulations on importing flowers into Canada.
Business to Consumer (B2C) - what does that term mean, anyway?!?
Building a Marketing and Financial Plan for a New Business - helpful tips for developing a marketing & financial plan.
Salary or dividends: where's the tax advantage? - a look at the tax advantages offered by an incorporated company.
What is the difference between Class - an answer with a tax tip for married couples in business together.
Re-Planning of a Corporation IT Network. - custom input is required.
Starting a Business Networking Group - existing networking groups in Toronto.
Reasons for Firing - filling out a Record of Employment.
Is it still possible to utilize home expenses without requiring shared ownership in the home? - home-based tax issues for a personally owned workspace.
Starting an Automobile Customizing Business - points to consider when starting any new business.
Is it Deductible? - deducting expenses as a contractor.
Small Business & the Net: Where's the Value - A look at the value the Internet can offer to small businesses.
Starting up a Day Care Facility in Manitoba - finding funding for a day care facility.
Can Partners Open a Franchise? - a look at how to best structure the company when buying a franchise.
Setting Up an FTP Site - an overview of some technical issues.
Raising Money for a BC-based Start-Up - Michael Corbiere, an account manager at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), answers a question about seed capital.
Development costs and procedures for building a restaurant in B.C. - Teresa is thinking of building a restaurant and wants to know how much it is going to cost, and what the issues are.
Is there a - Robert Frey, who literally wrote the book on proposals, answers this question about how to properly format a proposal.
Submitting a Manuscript for Publication - Jacqueline Hushion, Executive Director at the Canadian Publishers" Council, answers a reader who wants to send a book to a publisher, but doesn't know where to start.
Opening a restaurant. - answers to the question: "What licences and permits are required to open a restaurant? Where do I obtain these?"
A Question of Copyright - A reader asks, "Do I copyright my fantastic new product?"
Locating Wholesalers Online - Julie King tells how to go about locating wholesalers for your business on the Internet.
What is Drop Shipping? - Jim Kendle, operations director of the Canadian-owned Paws4Us, answers a reader's question about drop shipping.
Securing a Good Trade Name - When starting up an Internet business, securing a good tradename is an essential part of the process.
Can I Get Government Funding for My Non-Profit Project? - A reader asks how to seek financial assistance for a non-profit theatre group.
Factoring . . . Not for All Companies - Gary Fitchett, financial consultant, provides some advice on the issues of factoring and financing alternatives.
The Success or Failure of an Innovation - Gary Svoboda, of the Canadian Innovation Centre, tells of how Canadians" bright ideas are evaluated through a Critical Factor Assessment.
Books for Pitching Ad Sales - need advertising advice? Here are a few books that might help.
Is banking north of the border better? - a look at the fundamental differences between American and Canadian banking systems.
Every Contract is Different - Canada Post contracts: a tendering issue.
Finding Trade Shows - find trade shows in Canada.
Starting a Business - when your financing channels are limited, consider these options.
Deducting Taxes as Self-Employed Worker - looks at issues faced by self-employed workers such as: deducting taxes, determining their work status (employee vs. contractor), and other issues.
Guidelines for Canadian Importers - use these resources to find out what documents and regulations affect importers.
Canadian Import/Export Laws - Shipping goods internationally: taxes, regulations and Internet sales.
Company Shares - Things to Consider Before Issuing Shares.
Risk Financing - accessing capital for a risky business.
Other Financing Channels - when your financing channels are limited, consider these options.
Public Relations companies (in Ontario) - sources that will help you find a PR company in Ontario.
Getting a Provincial Sales Tax Exempt Number - Need an Ontario sales tax (PST) exemption number? Here's who you call.
Selling a Wood Milling Business - basic info on selling a business.
Starting up a Computer Repair Business - marketing / advertising tips for a new computer business.
The Canadian Bank Mergers - Bank Mergers: A Canadian perspective.
Loans Resources in Halifax, N.S. - finding a loan in Halifax, N.S.
Food Preparation Regulations - Guidelines for preparing food for sale (Ontario-specific).
Drop-Shipping Companies - Warehousing & fulfillment: how to find a drop-shipping company.
A Question Regarding Employees' Rights - How much can you clawback?
Starting a Calgary Night Club - Licensing and setting up.
Vehicle RFQ in Calgary, Alberta - purchasing a car? here's a possible approach.
Bridge Financing - Managing the gap between disaster and recovery.
Market Research: Finding the Numbers - When finding numbers becomes a challenge, sometimes an unusual source has the answers you seek.
Search Engine - Making a website appear in the top 20 search engine "hits".
Operating a Retail Store - Suggestions for turning a convenience store from a money drain into a money maker.
International Trade - exporting software .. what rules apply and where can I find more information?
Copyright Question - can an idea for an Internet business be protected by a license or patent?
Clothing Fairs - where can I find retail clothing trade shows that are scheduled in Ontario for 1999?
Condo Contract - less than 48 hours later, is it possible to get out of a time-share lease without experiencing any financial burden?
Minimum Wage (ON) - what is minimum wage in the Toronto area?
Farm Accounting Software - what's the best package for an old 486 computer?
Setting up a Sole Proprietorship - buy a site and sell some ads; is this a business, and if so how do I get set-up as a sole proprietorship?
Email Surveys - is an unsolicited email survey "spam"?
Value-Based Leadership - alue-based leadership: a definition and an explanation - from Peter Urs Bender, author of _Leadership from Within_.
I know I can check to see who owns a given domain, but I was wondering .. is any way to go the other way, to see what names are registered under a certain person or company? - Here's how you can find out what domain names are listed to a certain person or company.
Do you know of any government grants, loans, etc that can be applied for business expansion? Or where we can go to search for anything like this? - This month's question asks about online sources for expansion financing in Canada.
Young entrepreneur looking for advice - Links and information for getting started in business
Am I required by law to hold a business licence if I intend to sell a self published book? - Ask the expert submits selected business questions to an expert from our advisory team, and posts answers on CanadaOne.
I am aware that to register a business as a corporation is more complicated than as with partnerships and sole proprietorships, but how exactly? Also, concerning financial risks with corporations, is the entrepreneur personally liable for an outstanding - What's the difference between registering a corporation versus a sole proprietorship or a partnership? And what personal exposure does an entrepreneur have with a corporation? In this ask-the-expert column Michael Fromstein, a managing tax partner with S
Where can I find access to the best government funding for business growth grants and loans? - This ask-the-expert column answers one reader's question about accessing government grants and loans for existing businesses in Canada.
What are my options for taking an idea for a business opportunity to an established, large company (which is a key player in an oligopoly), and, of course, what are the usual avenues for personal remuneration for taking this idea to them? - Ask the expert submits selected business questions to an expert from our advisory team, and posts answers on CanadaOne.
I expect to soon be granted a 1 year contract as a consultant. Having been in IT for 12 years but only as a full time employee, I dont know the tax implications when working as a consultant. I am told that travel to the job, lunches etc. can be deducted. - Ask the expert submits selected business questions to an expert from our advisory team, and posts answers on CanadaOne.
I have recently decided to start a business out of my home I am aware of the differences (legal and tax implications) between LTD and sole proprietorship, and have decided to do Sole propr. To begin a S.P. business, what needs to be done (legal requireme - Ask the expert: things to consider if you are starting a home-based business in Alberta, Canada.
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