Many small businesses are built around the expertise of key individuals who play a crucial role in the success of your business. Often, these talented individuals are younger than 25 […]
“Legal” for Small Business
Do I Have to Be Canadian to Start a Business in B.C.?
If you’re wondering whether you can start a business in British Columbia if you’re not Canadian, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to sort through government regulations to find […]
The Hidden Costs of Bullying and Harassment
As a small or medium-sized business owner, it’s easier to focus on workplace health and safety hazards you can see (such as wet floors, broken ladders, or messy work spaces) […]
Protecting Your Ideas Using Canadian Intellectual Property Rights
In today’s fast-developing economy, original ideas are often seen as the new currency. Applying innovative thinking to your business can give you the competitive advantage, and can provide an enormous […]
10 Common Intellectual Property Mistakes Startups Make
While most startups are spending all their focus on developing the next big idea and getting that idea to market, protecting intellectual property can often get bumped on the list […]
Trademarks: What They Are and Where They Fit Into Your Small Business Brand
Branding is an essential step of any new small business. A memorable and compelling brand is your opportunity to stand out in a crowded marketplace. But what is a brand? […]
Why Protecting Cardholder Data is Good for Business
Providing customers with secure payment options is good for your brand and your bottom line. Afterall a data breach could result in fines from the payment card brands and remediation costs – this is in addition to loss of business and your brand reputation.
Accounting Myths vs. Facts
Accounting can be an intimidating and often dreaded part of business for many entrepreneurs. To make it harder, there are many false facts flying around the internet that it can be hard to distinguish the facts from fiction. To help dispel some of those myths, here are four of the most common myths, BUSTED.
The Legal Jungle of Workplace Mental Health
Managing mental health issues in the workplace can feel like walking through a jungle. Not understanding your legal rights and responsibilities as an employer is like walking through that same […]
What the New Recycling Regulation Means for Your Small Business
Businesses that supply packaging and printed paper to BC residents are now responsible for collecting and recycling these materials when residents are finished with them. Find out how this will affect your small business.