Slowly, but surely, the BC Government is taking steps to revert back to the dual GST/PST system that was in place before HST was implemented. On November 28, 2011, the BC Ministry of Finance issued an update on the progress of the transition. According to the update, the plans established remain on schedule for completion [...]

Taxable benefits are an area to which business owners should pay close attention. Many benefits which, on the surface, may not appear to be taxable actually are and it’s important to protect your business and your employees by knowing the difference. For example, a car given to an employee for business use would not be [...]

Have you ever wanted to know how your web site compares to those of your competitors? Knowing what others in your industry are doing right – and wrong – is powerful knowledge in business. It allows you to learn from the mistakes of others and can give your company a competitive advantage. WooRank is a [...]

February 29, 2012 8:15am – 9:30am Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre Learn the art of win-win negotiation at this free morning seminar. Gain the skills, competencies and insights required in all negotiations in every industry and at every level. This short seminar will provide you with a step by step guide to [...]

Cloud computing has been a buzzword in the business world for a while now – and for good reason. Using cloud-based services can offer a host of benefits for users, including convenience and data security. NALH is in the process of transitioning to a cloud-based delivery of our accounting services. With this exciting change, our [...]

It seems that not a day goes by when we don’t hear about some new scam that’s being perpetrated against unsuspecting victims. During the holidays it’s especially it’s important to keep a close eye on your credit report to ensure there’s nothing suspect going on. Kim Strynadka of Dominion Lending Centres shared some great tips [...]

Another tax year has come and gone, though it seems hard to believe it’s that time of year again already! Please be mindful of the following deadlines related to contributions to RRSPs, distributing T4 slips, along with filing deadlines for 2011 tax returns for individuals and self-employed persons. RRSP Contribution Deadline February 29, 2012 is [...]

Every three years, federal, provincial and territorial Finance ministers review the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to determine if benefits and/or contribution rates should be changed. Recommendations are based on a number of factors, including whether or not the Plan is meeting the needs of Canadians. Following their review of the CPP in May 2009, the [...]

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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 [...]