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 [...]

November 26, 2010 – January 2, 2011 Get in the spirit of the Holidays – take a train ride through our forest transformed with two million twinkling lights, see the animated displays and listen to holiday sounds as you enjoy hot chocolate, fresh popcorn and roasted chestnuts. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRIGHTS NIGHTS [...]

Every December, VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver transforms itself from a serene botanical oasis into a winter wonderland. Millions of colourful lights are strewn around flower beds, trees, shrubs and decorations, combining to create an awesome spectacle. Visitors to the Festival of Light can stroll through brightly-lit pathways, watch the Dancing Lights show, enjoy hot [...]

You gotta be in it to win it! We’ve all heard that saying before. And, in this case, we’re definitely glad we were in it! Several weeks back, we saw an article in the Province about a company called Imogo who was holding a contest offering an IT Makeover worth more than $16,000 for the [...]

Business in Vancouver has reported on the latest in the ongoing efforts to get the recently-launched Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in BC overturned. How will it play out? Looks like we’ll have to wait and see. What are your thoughts on how keeping or nixing the tax could help or hurt your business? Here’s an [...]

With the implementation date of the HST now in effect, be sure to check out the following list of web resources to learn more about the new Harmonized Sales Tax and how it will affect you and your business. BC GOVERNMENT Consumer Taxes Section Harmonized Sales Tax, Creating Jobs, Lowering Prices CANADA REVENUE AGENCY Goods [...]

Most businesses in BC fall into the category of companies which are required to register with WorkSafeBC and pay premiums for the workers they employ. Is your business required to register or are you exempt? Visit the WorkSafeBC web site and find out what you need to know to meet your business’ legal registration and [...]

And, without further ado, we bring you the newly-implemented HST in BC and Ontario. Many a business owner will no doubt find themselves running into a few hiccups along the way when transitioning into the new tax’s sometimes-confusing rules, particularly with regards to place of supply when doing business with customers in other provinces. Have [...]