Rate hike will be gradual
On Tuesday April 17, the Bank of Canada (BOC) left its key interest rate untouched – it has remained steady at 1% since 2010....
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The Canadian economy back to normal
With the release of Finance Minister’s new budget, we can safely say now that there are no immediate changes to the mortgage rules,...
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Government of Canada investment to support economic development in the West Nipissing and Sudbury East regions
STURGEON FALLS, Ontario, March 28, 2012 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada...
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Small Business Series Part 4: Social Network Marketing with Facebook
If you’ve been following this series and, more importantly, implementing some or all of my tips, you should already be seeing some...
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Good news for the economy
It’s not all bad news in the world of real estate and home buying. With the Bank of Canada holding its prime rate at an historic 1%,...
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Mortgage lending to self-employed in jeopardy
Recently there has been a disturbing rumour circulating with regard to a report issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial...
Read MoreSmall Business Series Part 3: The power of directories
Let’s face it, at the end of the day, all you want is for potential customers to walk through your door, figuratively speaking, and give...
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Retiring Boomers has implications for all
This year boomers started turning 65. Ten million of them, representing one third of the entire Canadian population, will reach retirement...
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Small Business Series – Why your customers are calling your competition!
In the first installment in the Small Business Series (Let’s talk exposure and penetration), we talked about how mobile technology,...
Read MoreIt’s a Kodak Moment!
Eastman Kodak Co. has been losing ground in the photo industry for years. Once the major player in camera and film, Kodak has been unable...
Read MoreLet’s talk exposure and penetration!
Of course, I’m talking about positive exposure for your business (be it large, small, local or international) and how Canadian and...
Read MoreTax Software That Won’t Eat Your Refund
I realize that it’s a bit early to be talking about income tax returns, what with Christmas just a week away, but, before you know...
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