Technology is worth the investment
With client and customer demands waning for small businesses as the economy lumbers along, this may be the moment to put down time to good use.
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Life's a beach for high-tech spa franchisee
It has often been referred to as "lipstick syndrome" during a recession -- women who can't afford to splurge on high-end luxury items instead...
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Financial due diligence doesn't cover all
A funny thing happened after Financial Post published reviews of Dragons' Den deals made with two specific companies — What a Bloom and...
Sense of community helps business reach for moon
At a recent conference in California, business scholars were asked put together a list of 25 "moon shots for management" — big goals for...
Book report: Finding Your Sweetspot
Book Report. Finding Your Sweetspot was written before the economy tanked, so this guide to identifying the kind of work you were "naturally...
Features
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How do I deal with declining performance?
Julius C. Dithers, the irascible business owner in the classic cartoon, would probably confront a sharp decline in employee Dagwood Bumstead...
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Tools of the Trade: Key to the company PC
Beware the personal computer. It might look like an easy to use piece of office equipment, but underneath its sleek exterior lies a jumble...
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Starting your own business in 12 steps
You've survived the startup phase of your business, an intensive process that has challenged all your initiative, creativity and resourcefulness...
Archives
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How much should I tell my employees?
There's bad internal communication, and then there's downright sloppiness. Consider the following cautionary tale, care of a public-relations...
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Timely Tips For Recession-Racked Entrepreneurs
How gloomy are entrepreneurs? Check out the latest results of a survey of 805 small-business owners by the National Federation of Independent...
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It pays to go by the book
For the small business owner, difficult economic times make government red tape appear even redder and potentially more of a threat to ...
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Landlords don't want tenants to shut doors
Every week, another chain store or franchise group announces closures, as consumers spend less money. But North American retailers are ...
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The year of living safely: Deals of 2009
Technology companies may have wooed rivals with alluring, pricey buyout offers in 2008, but this year, nothing says sexy like safe deal...
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Good applications get stamp of approval
Retired banker recalls that many of the applications that passed through his department were declined simply because the young entrepreneurs...
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HP offers small businesses 0% financing
As of last week, Canadian small businesses can take advantage of two 0%-financing options.
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NetShelter's big online reach
NetShelter Technology Media's offices in the sleepy Toronto suburb of Markham are a world away from Silicon Valley. But it is from such...
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Aeroplan gives small business chance to offer loyalty program
SSmall and medium-sized businesses in Canada can now offer Aeroplan Miles to their customers.
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Personal Finance: Retirement planning for small business owners
Personal financial planning for small business owners is far more complex than for employees because the business and the personal are ...
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Water filtration supplier flies high
If you're a small business manufacturing parts, getting your products placed on a company's standard equipment list is akin to a budding...
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Funding and mentors help aboriginal youth start ups
Aboriginal youth in Canada face significant barriers to business, but several initiatives assist and inspire them with the guidance and...
Rick Spence
Sell the product, not the technology
'Cleantech' is the new buzzword referring to environmental solutions and technologies. But it's also a commonly touted solution to the current recession...
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Resource centre
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Succession planning
The Financial Post's small business succession planning series covers a topic crucial to every entrepreneur.
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Sales and marketing guide
It doesn't matter how brilliant your product or service is if no one knows it exists. These tips sheets cover sales and marketing essentials from creating...
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Money guide
There are many ways to find money to start a new business. But it is important to know the pros and cons of each funding option.
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Starting up guide
Starting a business takes more than hanging up a shingle. These tip sheets cover business start-up basics; from knowing what paperwork is expected, to...
What got you started?
Jewellery store offers more than just shopping
Sarah Hamel, founder of Toronto-based Made You Look (madeyoulook.ca), has two retail stores in the city, which permit shoppers to view artists as they...
