Never heard of the Rule of 72? Neither had we. But, we sure are glad we came across this article, written by Canadian financial education blog, KnowMoney.ca. Their site helps educate the general public on some basic – but largely unknown – rules about how money works. Do you know how long it will take [...]

July 14, 2011 9:30am – 10:30am Cheers Restaurant 125 East 2nd Street North Vancouver, BC CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >>

BOOST is a strategic graphic design/branding, web development & social media marketing agency based in Burnaby, BC. Since 1999, BOOST has provided high-end marketing and interactive design services to clients throughout Canada and the US. Our work spans logo and corporate/brand identity design, marketing collateral, WordPress web site development and a full suite of social [...]

Position: Intermediate/Senior Accountant Date Posted: June 30, 2011 Description: We are a dynamic, fast-paced and progressive office that provides financial and bookkeeping services. Our clients are fast-growing medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn and grow with the company. As you become more proficient in intermediate-level accounting, you [...]

See below for a message from Jason McLean, Chairman of the Vancouver Board of Trade on why he believes keeping the HST is beneficial for business in BC. ================================================== MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN of the VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE Support the HST The HST Referendum begins this week. You will receive a ballot by mail [...]

With the sun starting to finally peek through the clouds now and then, many of us are heading for the garden in our free time. While gardening is an amazing way to still the mind, all the bending and lifting that goes along with it can also be a bit rough on the back and [...]

BC’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) has been a hot-button issue since it was initially proposed and even more so after it was brought into effect. The HST has been so controversial that petitioners were successful in their efforts to have a referendum by BC voters on whether to rescind the tax and revert back to [...]

You may have seen these strange-looking boxes popping up more and more in magazines, and newspapers, web sites, business cards, signs and retail store displays. They are called QR codes, which stands for “Quick Response”. While they may seem like a new invention, QR codes have actually been around since 1994, primarily used in Asia [...]

June 13, 2011 7:00am – 9:00am Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside 1133 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC Rob Feenie speaks to chefs, business managers, and guests from past experience. 7:00 to 9:00 Breakfast features Smoked Salmon Bennies, Farm Fresh Omelets, Happy Planet Smoothies, Fresh Fruit , French Toast, Cioffie’s Bacon, Local artisan sausage. CLICK HERE FOR [...]

Experience time-sensitive, result-oriented spa treatments in a friendly, professional and comfortable environment. Our generous treatment suites are designed to provide you with a private oasis and include spa showers, a full-sized vanity, heated towel rack, a luxurious, fully hydraulic Oakworks Treatment Bed and Deserving Thyme amenity products. Enjoy Anti-Aging Facials, Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Facial [...]

For those businesses who use Facebook as a marketing tool, it’s important to note that the web site has implemented a number of new features in the past couple of months. First, they changed the look and functionality of Business Pages, then provided a way to convert a business “profile” into a page. The latest [...]

If your company is not up-to-date with its HST filings with CRA, you could be facing serious penalties and/or an audit. The best way to steer clear of the wrath of CRA is to file on time and pay any amounts owing by the due dates. If you’re filing your own HST returns, it’s important [...]

RVT Systems has been in the electronics industry for 15 years designing and installing integrated electronic systems in residential and commercial projects specializing in Audio/Video, Media Rooms, Lighting & Blind control, Tel/Data networks, CCTV surveillance and Access Control. From state-of-the-art Video Conferencing systems done for TELUS, Suncor and Petrocan to Audio/Video systems in over 2000 [...]

Arctic Snow Removal and Salting Service is one of the oldest and most established snow removal and salting services in the Lower Mainland, serving customers such as BC Hydro, Vancouver Community College, Costco & Home Depot.  We have been in business for over 20 years and pride ourselves on our quick response time to our customers’ needs. [...]

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 11:30am – 1:30pm Waterfront Hotel 900 Canada Place Way Vancouver, BC The honourees are selected based on their achievements in business, contribution to their industry, and influence in the local business community. Mix celebration with networking at this sell-out event and meet this year’s most influential women in business. CLICK HERE [...]