The Small Business Owner's Guide to Taking a Vacation

As a small business owner you probably find it hard to justify taking a vacation. But owning a small business takes its toll on even the strongest person, so making time to relax is not just important, it’s essential.

Staying Healthy as an Entrepreneur

When it comes to maintaining good health, being self-employed is great, that is, if you are health conscious to begin with. Overcome the challenge of staying healthy, by finding time for physical exercise, healthy eating, sleep and stress management.

Seeking Environmental Champions

Are you a BC small business with an innovative idea for saving energy? If you are a registered business with less than 50 employees who spends under $50,000 per year on electricity then your business could become a LiveSmart: Small Business Champion.

Do You Have the Business Insurance You Need?

Identifying the threats to your business is half the battle. The real work comes with developing strategies to confront and minimize those risks, then protecting yourself and your business with the right liability insurance.

Keeping Costs Low While Continuing to Grow

A challenge for many business owners is understanding how to keep operating costs low while continuing to grow their business. What might save you money in the short term can often cost you more in the long run, so planning is key.

Choosing the Right Supplier

Many entrepreneurs are given great advice about how to launch their business. However the importance of choosing the right suppliers is often overlooked. Brendan Munro discusses how picking the right suppliers can affect how your businesses succeeds.

Cloud Computing for Small Businesses

What is cloud computing, what are its benefits and what are its implications. Find out how cloud computing can help your small business from Jeff Lorenz, a thought leader in technology solutions at Primus.