Small Business Tips Library
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Why Employee Vacations Increase Productivity
Employees can accomplish more and reduce burnout risk after time off. Create a vacation strategy to encourage employees to return to work as more productive, healthier and happier people!
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7 Success Lessons from Olympic Athletes
Have you been glued to coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo? Here’s what entrepreneurs can take from high-performance athletes about teamwork, finding the right partner, and coming back from behind to win.
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5 Tips to Pay Off COVID Business Debt
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found in a Feb. 2021 report that seven in 10 small businesses have taken on debt during the pandemic. Tips to reduce COVID business debt include to evaluate your debt structure, restructure, lease assets, negotiate with lenders and consider all options.
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New tax rules for selling your business to family
Bill C-208 passed on June 29, 2021. It’s intended to make it easier for families to transfer a small business between generations, including a family farm or fishing business.
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Stay healthy while working in the summer heat
If you work outdoors during the summer or in a hot indoor location like a bakery, you’ll want to ensure you and your employees can work safely. Learn about wearing masks in the heat, signs of heat stress, and how to prevent it.
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Beware Ransomware: Protecting your business from cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are a growing problem. When the best course of reaction is prevention, what can you do?
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How to Stop Micromanaging and flourish as a team
One of the more enviable skills of a good leader is the ability to avoid micromanaging. Here are some tips on how to break away from old patterns.
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What is your new business “normal”?: Some things to reflect on before you head back to “business as usual”
Before going back to “the way things were”, reflect on what you have learned about your business over the past year.
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Recruiting the brightest and best for your business
Every business spends hours and hours finding the right talent for their team. Consider these four steps to find the right recruit the first time.