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Video: When did you start using social media? May 23

Video: When did you start using social media?

Many small business owners without extensive social media experience might decide to start out slow, test out a few platforms, and learn what works for them along the way. While it’s best to have...

Don’t let employee absences slow your business down May 22

Don’t let employee absences slow your business down

On a brisk February day in Oshawa, Ont., a courtroom is packed with 200 people waiting to appear before the judge. Not that they’ve been charged with any criminal offense—rather, they are members...

Hiring a bookkeeper vs. outsourcing to an accountant May 18

Hiring a bookkeeper vs. outsourcing to an accountant

With so many priorities to juggle at once, being able to leverage an expert can help a small business owner save a lot of time and frustration.

Ask any business owner and they’d likely...

Spotlight: Small Business in Midwestern Ontario May 17

Spotlight: Small Business in Midwestern Ontario

Opportunity for small business varies in Midwestern Ontario, an area that runs roughly from Kitchener to Guelph, and from Exeter to Owen Sound.

To get an idea of the industries that are...

Five Tips for Success from the Film Biz May 16

Five Tips for Success from the Film Biz

Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce and market an award-winning feature film? As a business owner there are more things you can learn from the film biz than you may think.

I...

When should you hire an Operations Manager? May 15

When should you hire an Operations Manager?

So you’ve started your business, taken the risk, invested your cash and now you’re married to the job you’ve created.  If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In order to...

Services small businesses may want to outsource May 14

Services small businesses may want to outsource

Many small business owners already know the value of outsourcing certain tasks. Yes, if you’re a DIY kind of person, you can shingle your own roof and fix your own plumbing. But many of us don’t...