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indIs your business starting a project related to innovation or clean technologies? If so and you’re located in Northern Ontario, you may be able to get funding to hire a youth intern! Learn how organizations like FedNor help post-secondary graduates with professional experience. http://ow.ly/4mRW8a- indKeeping your customers happy is crucial if you want your business to be successful. Taking the time to understand client needs and establishing a culture of good customer care within your organization can really pay off. Make every client interaction count: http://ow.ly/10mlAj
- indWe're hosting a bilingual Twitter chat TODAY at NOON EDT, on intellectual property (IP) in a digital world. CIPO will be discussing why you should apply for IP protection/register your IP and how IP can be used to help you both online and off-line. Find us @CanadaBusiness and get in on the conversation with the hashtag #SMEPME. http://ow.ly/4mXujX
- indDid you know that there is a Canadian law that governs the sending of commercial electronic messages and the installation of computer and mobile-device software? Does this apply to your business? Find out: http://ow.ly/10b9jG
- indAre you only using performance reviews to communicate expectations and review how well your employees are doing? Then it’s time to shake things up. Change your traditional performance review into a two-way conversation. By allowing employees to actively participate in the review process, you will gain some valuable insight into your business: http://ow.ly/4n4mCF
- indIn recognition of World Intellectual Property Day, the Canada Business Network (@CanadaBusiness) is hosting a Twitter chat with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (@CIPO_Canada) on April 26, 2016, on intellectual property (IP) in a digital world. CIPO will be discussing why you should apply for IP protection/register your IP and how IP can be used to help you both online and off-line. Get into the conversation with hashtag #SMEPME. Find out more: http://ow.ly/4mXujX
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- indIs your business model tried, tested and worth replicating? Are you looking for a way to quickly expand your business and offer your products and/or services to a larger audience? Explore new ways to increase your sales and target new markets. Options like franchising, joint ventures or merging with another business, could allow you to grow your company without having to invest too much of your own capital. Check out these seven ideas to help you devise a realistic and manageable plan for business growth: http://ow.ly/10hgs0
- indCalling all #Entrepreneurs! Do you use part of your home for business? If so, you may be able to deduct part of your maintenance costs such as heat, home insurance, electricity, and cleaning materials on your taxes. Get details here: www.cra.gc.ca/smallbusiness
- indLooking for honest, strategic business advice? An advisory board could help you streamline the decision-making process within your organization: http://ow.ly/4mRXOG
- indCanadian Business Women: Join this Trade Mission to Atlanta and Orlando, June 2016 The Business Women in International Trade (BWIT) program of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is leading a dual-city trade mission to the United States this coming June: • Women in Business: North America Summit, Atlanta, Georgia, June 15-17, 2016 (Unique event designed for women-owned businesses with innovative technologies across multiple sectors, from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico); and, • Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference and Business Fair, Orlando, Florida, June 20-23, 2016 (a multisector event and the world's largest supplier diversity conference). For more information and to get in touch with BWIT, please visit: tradecommissioner.gc.ca/atlantaorlando2016 or email: bwit@international.gc.ca
- indThere's no question that you're the boss — after all, it's your business! But are you a good leader? Leadership is about more than giving orders to the people who work for you. Check out these practical tips to inspire employees and lead them to success: http://ow.ly/10haAa
- indFedDev Ontario, through the Prosperity Initiative, supported Canadian businesses such as GH Manufacturing Inc. to undertake projects that resulted in a more productive, diversified and competitive economy in the southern Ontario region. Watch the video to learn how FedDev Ontario supported GH Manufacturing to become a leader in commercial packaging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_jIBln4ZAk
- indWhether you work from home or from a commercial office building, potential distractions are everywhere. If you have a home office, you have the distinct advantage of being able to set up your own workspace. Mapping out your space so it meets your specific needs can help you maximize your efficiency. Things you should consider when planning the setup of your space: http://ow.ly/10bWiI
- indEntrepreneurs, have you thought of forming a co-operative? Did you know co-ops generate $38.6B in revenues and employ 90,070 people in Canada? Learn more about the economic activity of co-ops in Canada here: http://ow.ly/10k1eV
- indThe marketing materials for your business may be the first contact potential clients have with your organization; are you presenting a polished and professional image? Promotional materials are an opportunity to show potential clients that you take pride in the work you do. But typos and spelling mistakes in your promotional materials can be costly for your business. Here are some tips and tricks for creating polished and professional marketing materials: http://ow.ly/4mJGMv
- indDo you operate a manufacturing business in Northern Ontario? Looking for ways to boost your productivity, increase your exports and create jobs? FedNor has funding for both operational assessments and productivity improvements. Learn how you can modernize your operations and upgrade your equipment! http://ow.ly/ZUfjv
- indBeing your own boss can be very rewarding, but it's not for everyone. Think you’ve got what it takes? See if entrepreneurship is for you: http://ow.ly/ZUeSj
- indFedDev Ontario, through the Investing in Business Innovation initiative, supports innovative Canadian small businesses such as intellijoint Surgical Inc. Watch the video to learn how FedDev Ontario supported intellijoint to ensure hip implants are precisely placed, reducing complications and the need for costly revision surgeries. https://youtu.be/m_AaMxdsI-Q
- indAre you an entrepreneur in rural #Atlantic Canada? If you’re trying to start, grow or modernize your business, financing and business development help is available from your local Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC). http://ow.ly/10EVLy
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- indIf you strive to offer clients the latest and greatest products and services, you know how important it is to innovate. Consumer appetite for everything new and improved is constant but getting funds for R&D can be difficult. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to profit from a need in the marketplace. Take advantage of the resources that are available to help you invest in R&D: http://ow.ly/ZU80f
- indDo you work in the #trades? You may be able to claim a deduction up to $500 for the cost of eligible tools! Go to www.cra.gc.ca/trades for more info. #TaxTip
- indWant your business to blossom into a model of efficiency this spring? Take a step back to evaluate processes that can be beneficial to your bottom line. Understanding the way material and information flows through your company is important if you want to improve your business health by eliminating waste and turning underused resources into opportunities. Implementing new or improved business processes can take some effort and ingenuity, but it can help you reap serious rewards! Check out these ideas to inspire you to #worksmarternotharder: http://ow.ly/ZU35W
- indThe global clean technology market presents a promising opportunity for Canadian businesses. Find out more: http://ow.ly/1097jN #Budget2016
- indStanding at the intersection of personal and professional and wondering if your individual reputation could affect your business and vice-versa? Things to consider when branding your business with your own name: http://ow.ly/10wQYr
- indIs your company looking to get rid of used computer equipment? Why not donate it to the Computers for Schools program? By donating used computer equipment, your organization may receive a tax receipt. What’s more, you’ll help reduce e-waste, which is good for the environment. http://ow.ly/10pFLi
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- indLooking to leave a lasting impression at trade shows? A brochure is a tangible takeaway from an in-person interaction. Not only can this type of print media be used as a reminder of an encounter, but it can also serve as a valuable marketing tool to introduce customers to your products and services. Learn more about developing a promotional brochure: http://ow.ly/Z5rXu
- ind#ThrowbackThursday: Did you know the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has been helping Atlantic entrepreneurs and businesses for over 25 years? Check out this TV ad from the 1990s for a little blast from the past. https://youtu.be/piGvfr9gB2Y #TBT
- indCongratulations! You’re starting a new business. You’ve covered all your bases: developed a business plan, registered your business name, and obtained a business licence and tax registration number. The next step is to use the Canada Business Network’s online search tool to find out what other government permits and licences you may need. http://ow.ly/10oFQE
- ind#TaxTip: If you are employed or self-employed, and you moved to a new home to start a job or carry out a business, you may be able to deduct eligible moving expenses from employment or self-employment income you earn at the new location. To find out more, go to http://ow.ly/10lRRk
- indIn today’s business environment Internet access is a must. Your specific needs will depend on the type of business you own and factors such as speed and the level of technical support you’ll require. Check out this list of things to consider when choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to help you develop a clear idea of the requirements for your business needs: http://ow.ly/Z5qsb
- indDoes your business involve gathering personal info from kids? Make sure you consider how you collect, use and/or disclose information. Here are 10 tips on safely collecting info from kids: http://ow.ly/ZOEFs
- indFacing entrepreneurial challenges? Find the inspiration to start or grow your business! Read these success stories from Canadian women entrepreneurs. http://ow.ly/10jKa3
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- indAny connected business is vulnerable to being hacked. Keep online fraudsters at bay by making sure your business is #cybersafe. http://ow.ly/10gz6z
- indMinister Chagger breaks down how #Budget2016 will help your small business grow and go global: https://youtu.be/V9gEdxMnzz8
- indHeads up! Don’t wait until the last minute to file your taxes. Self-employed individuals and their spouses or common-law partners have until June 15, 2016, to file their income tax and benefit returns. Any balance owing for 2015 must be paid by April 30, 2016. However, as this date is a Saturday, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will consider your payment to be made on time if the CRA receives your submission or it is postmarked by midnight on May 2, 2016. A late-filing penalty on amounts owing may apply to returns received after the June 15 deadline. www.cra.gc.ca/getready #SelfEmployed #Taxes
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- indCartels deprive consumers of the benefits of competition: competitive prices, increased product choice and greater innovation. They can also harm other businesses by falsely raising prices, restricting choice and reducing product quality or service. As a business owner, you need to be able to identify anti-competitive conduct in order to avoid participating in such business activities. The Competition Bureau provides a concrete example of price fixing to help you recognize and prevent cartels: http://ow.ly/1082VJ
- ind#DYK that organizations and business in Northern Ontario can get funding for projects that support business growth and economic diversification in Francophone communities? http://ow.ly/Z5uYn
- indJust hired a new employee? What measures did you take to ensure that the interview and recruitment process were fair and non-discriminatory? Have you asked to see the new employee’s social insurance number (SIN) card or letter within three days of them starting? Did you ask them to complete a TD1 form for personal tax credits to determine how much to deduct from their pay? As an employer, these are all things you need to do to make sure you’re in compliance with government regulations and standards for recruitment. Learn more about your responsibilities: http://ow.ly/Z5xg6
- indDid you know that you are responsible for protecting your federal corporate name after it is granted? Once Corporations Canada grants your corporate name, it is your responsibility, as the owner of the business, to ensure that there is no likelihood of confusion between your name and another trademark or business name. For more information on protecting your corporate name, see: http://ow.ly/Ze7Xt
- indWhat does the federal budget mean for you as a small business owner? Minister Chagger explains: http://ow.ly/103ejz
- indDid you know that a trade secret can be anything that is confidential and that is valuable to your business as a result of that secrecy? Find out how to protect yours: http://ow.ly/ZTNZ6
- indKeep forgetting when your business return is due? Have no fear, Canada Revenue Agency’s Business Tax Reminders app is here! http://www.cra.gc.ca/mobileapps
- indIs your business ready for the next challenge? You’ve got a good handle on running your business and now you’re ready to grow. When considering growth ideas, you want to make sure you focus your energy on growth you can manage. Taking the time to identify and evaluate activities that maximize the return on your investments is a worthwhile exercise. Here’s a list of ideas to inspire you to develop a winning growth strategy for your business: http://ow.ly/YSWsm
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- indDid you know that setting up an advisory board can lead to surprisingly large gains, including higher sales and productivity? See if a group of trusted advisors could make a difference to how you do business. http://ow.ly/ZBEPY
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