The Holiday Season is almost upon us. It’s a time of big crowds, big sales, and (hopefully) big profits for small business owners. As the cash registers jingle, extra help […]
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‘Tis The Season to Avoid Holiday Party Issues
Temperatures are dropping, decorations are going up, and lists for Santa are excitedly being prepared. It can mean only one thing – the Holiday Season is almost upon us. This […]
Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Family Business
Approximately 80% of all businesses in Canada are family owned. Ranging in size from behemoths like Bombardier and McCain Foods Limited, to small mom and pop corner stores, these companies form the backbone of the Canadian economy and face the same challenges as any other. However, more personal relationships exist within a family business and create many different considerations, especially when things go awry.
5 Overlooked Little Things That Impact Your Small Business
Some of the biggest challenges for small businesses are often ones neither owners nor employees see coming. In a lot of cases, it’s the little details that can drive a […]
5 Essential Rules for Choosing an Accountant for Your Small Business
Running a small business, although ultimately rewarding, can also be challenging at times. It is difficult to be great at every part of running your business, which is why developing […]
5 Reasons Why Hiring Seasonal Employees Suit Small Businesses
The days are getting longer and the nights shorter. Alice Cooper may have said it best when he sang, “No more pencils, no more books. School’s out for the summer.” […]
Day of Mourning: What It Means to Your Small Business
Every year on April 28, we come together at ceremonies held across Canada to remember those who have lost their lives to injury or disease on the job. Last […]
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) […]
3 Steps to Letting an Employee Go
Terminating an employee can be a very difficult decision, and one that may seem fraught with potential liability, stress and uncertainty. Small business owners are particularly vulnerable to unforeseen liabilities […]
Tis’ the Season for Understanding Alcohol Liability at Holiday Parties
It is once again that time of year when employers are most likely to host holiday events. For many employers, these year end parties are a way of saying “thank […]