Have you ever been away from your office when an important document requiring your signature arrives in your email but you don’t have access to a printer? Do you ever need to review a document and mark it as approved or as urgent? No problem. With the Sign It! app from Crowded Road, you can [...]

There’s hardly a day that goes by that most of us don’t wish for more time to get all the things on our to-do list finished. However, it need not take a large amount of time to get things done. Self-Growth.com author Sue Brenner wrote a great article about some productive things you can get [...]

The HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) in BC has been a topic of debate since well before it was even introduced. Now that the voters have spoken and HST will be repealed, focus is turning to how to take advantage of it before reverting back to the old GST/PST system. SmallBusinessBC.ca has a great article by [...]

Beginning October 1, BC residents will have access to a new small-appliance recycling program called UnPluggedBC. This new program will allow drop-off of most small appliances for recycling, redirecting lots of items that would otherwise end up in BC landfills. Visit the UnPluggedBC web site for more information on drop-off locations and accepted items. CLICK [...]

Are you a current client of NALH? If so, we invite you to keep us updated on any product specials or events your company may currently have. Each month, we feature one of our clients and provide more information to our readers about their services or products. It’s a great way to help our clients [...]

If you’re always on the go, you know that it can be expensive to eat and get your caffeine fix on the run. With our mobile phones in-hand nearly all the time, all that’s needed to find nearby spots for food, drink and entertainment is right at our fingertips. Better yet, how would you like [...]

The ballots have been cast and the decision made. The HST in BC has been repealed. Now, the government is presented with the task of reinstating the GST/PST mode. If you’re wondering what will happen now, you’re not alone. For many BC residents and entrepreneurs, questions abound. When will PST be re-implemented? Will we continue [...]

Beginning January 2011 Canada Revenue Agency made changes to the Canada Pension Plan that might affect you if you are: an employee who contributes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), whether you are just starting your career or you are planning to retire soon; a self-employed person who contributes to the CPP; between the ages [...]

British Columbia’s general minimum wage will rise by 75 cents on Tuesday to $9.50 an hour, while the minimum wage for liquor servers will increase to $8.75. By next May, the minimum wage will rise to $10.25 an hour. “When workers have more money in their pockets, they are in a better position to support [...]

Empowering Solutions, based in Vancouver and Coquitlam, BC, helps client to achieve changes they desire in an amazingly-short period of time, using hypnotherapy and EFT. Empowering Solutions owner Agnieszka Echallier is a Certified Hypnotherapist and member of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. She holds certificates and training both in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Therapy, [...]

Join leading business professionals and community partners at the BBOT’s premier networking series! This bi-monthly breakfast series allows the business community to explore new synergies and collaborative opportunities in a dynamic networking format. September 30, 2011 7:30am – 9:45am Holiday Inn Express 4405 Central Blvd. Burnaby, BC CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >>

Take the opportunity to learn on the go with three apps from Dale Carnegie Training. At $0.99 each, these apps will provide you with valuable lessons that will help you be more effective in business and in life. The current offerings include Personal Leadership, Team Leadership and Secrets of Success. A third installment of the [...]

It’s common knowledge that many people rank their fear of public speaking even stronger than their fear of death. Wow. That’s saying something! However, letting that fear get the best of you can determine how successful you are. According to Dale Carnegie Training, 87% of a person’s income is directly attributed to that person’s ability [...]

The most successful companies in the world know that consistency is key to long-term prosperity. Rick Lepsinger of OnPoint Consulting shares five ways to achieve consistent results in your business: The Ability to Manage Change Flexibility to adjust to changes in the marketplace is crucial. Building an Organizational Structure That Supports Change Strong structure enhances [...]

Whether you love it or hate it, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in BC is soon to be a thing of the past. 55% of the 1.6 million BC voters who cast their ballots in the referendum opted to repeal the tax. So, the work now begins to re-instate the former GST/PST model of taxation [...]