http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/ Blog eng info@canadabusiness.ca Copyright 2010 2010-03-11T08:04:21-05:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/4061/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/4061/#When:15:42:03Z If you are seeking investments in your start-up business any time soon, take advantage of this free webinar on how to prepare an investor-grade presentation. Starting a Business, Growth and Innovation, Grants and Finances, Business Planning 2010-03-10T20:27:04+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3946/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3946/#When:13:00:29Z You have a great business idea. All that is missing is the money to start the business. What do you do? Starting a Business, How to get money for your business 2010-03-02T19:11:30+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3944/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3944/#When:13:00:25Z This report charts entrepreneurial activity in Canada over time and compares it with leading countries. Market Research and Statistics 2010-03-02T13:30:26+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3943/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3943/#When:12:58:52Z The February 2010 edition of Industry Canada's Small Business Quarterly explores the state of entrepreneurship in Canada by comparing Canada and the United States using such measures as business birth and death rates, survival rates, and the presence of high-growth firms and gazelles. Market Research and Statistics 2010-03-02T13:07:53+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3904/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3904/#When:17:31:13Z Find out about the requirements of registering for access to maternity, parental, adoptive, sickness and compassionate care benefits for self-employed people. Regulations, Licences and Permits 2010-02-23T20:39:14+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/1353/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/1353/#When:17:08:00Z Did you know that the Government of Canada has increased funding to help businesses through the credit crunch? Learn more! Grants and Finances 2010-02-17T20:38:01+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3737/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3737/#When:14:22:55Z They are most recent countries to have a free trade agreement with Canada. The reduction or elimination of tariffs under these agreements can help you gain an edge in these markets. The favourable market conditions improve your access to new customers, investors and partners. Growth, Exporting, Importing 2010-01-25T14:53:56+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3203/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3203/#When:15:13:49Z The food industry and those concerned with food allergens can participate in public consultations to renew Canada's allergen labelling policy. 3111, 3112, 3114, 3115, 3113, 3116, 3118, 3119 Regulations, Licences and Permits 2009-11-24T16:19:51+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3202/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3202/#When:14:54:31Z The self-employed could soon choose to participate in employment insurance plans for support during life's financially challenging times (birth, adoption, sickness). Taxes and GST, Regulations, Licences and Permits, Management and Operations 2009-11-24T16:09:32+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/2161/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/2161/#When:18:18:15Z Create a business continuity plan to protect your business and your employees in the event of a pandemic or flu outbreak. Management and Operations 2009-11-12T21:15:16+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/1628/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/1628/#When:20:39:22Z You can follow these tips for marketing during a recession, even if business starts picking up on itself. Canadian economy, Promoting and advertising your business 2009-10-10T02:29:23+00:00 http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/1147/ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/1147/#When:19:37:49Z The number of employed people increased by 36,000 in April 2009 due to a surge in self-employment. Starting a Business, Market Research and Statistics 2009-07-09T15:46:50+00:00