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As time goes on, one of the more interesting trends that continues to happen with surprising regularity is how frequently new business models and ways of doing business are emerging through social media and online tools. In many cases, these trends are helping to reinvent how businesses sell and consumers buy all kinds of products. For that reason alone, new sites are worth paying attention to no Read More

3 simple to use tools for entrepreneurs and small business owners to save time online and spend more time building your business. Read More

For the second time in my life as a freelancer I have used a VERY unorthodox approach to replace "down-time" with paychecks. It involves beginning a job...without one vitally important thing...having been hired. Sound crazy? It's not. Come see my system... Read More

Here are 10 businesses with potential for growth in 2010 that require little or no money to start. In many cases they can be run out of a home office. Most require minimal equipment beyond a computer, phone, printer, a few tools, and perhaps your car or truck. You won't need advanced degrees or highly specialized training beyond what you may already have or can learn on the job. They include... Read More

These five year-end small business tax tips from Darrell Zahorsky, About.com small business guide, include some suggestions that are obvious and some you may not have heard of before. But all are great food for thought when considering the possibilities in filling out your small business taxes. Consider the list to determine which suggestions if any apply to your small business. Read More

Deep in Brazil's Amazon region, an oil exploration company is using helicopter-delivered lightweight rig mats designed and sold by an Edmonton firm to create a temporary floor and protect the virgin jungle. Read more about this article. Read More

From the publishers of the well-known "Dummies" guides, here are some online small business tax advice from some reliable sites. Don't feel overwhelmed by your small business tax issues. Select any of these helpful and well-known sites in addition to contacting a qualified tax preparer. There's plenty of information to help you on your way. Read More

A Review of Lemonade the movie. A documentary about professionals made redundant during this “Great Recession”. Read More

From About.com' Small Business Canada, a pdf version of the Royal Bank's complete guide to buying a franchise. It's 16 pages and reviews points including why a small business person might choose franchising, how franchising works and a guide to buying and financing your new franchise business. Like many other huge decisions in life, 16 pages alone will probably not provide all of the information Read More

Working cross-culturally definitely has its rewards, but it’s important to make efforts to understand the differences between your own habits and the expectations of those where you are doing business. Taking a look at working in Britain versus American for instance. There are more similarities than differences between Brits and Americans, but understanding the nuances helps. Read More