Small Business Month: Information and tips for newcomers

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:14:18 +0000

October is known as Small Business Month throughout the country — a time to recognize the contributions that the Canadian small business sector makes to the economy and to their local communities. The majority of Canadian firms are, in fact, small businesses; in 2017, 1.15 million (97.9 percent) out of 1.18 total employer businesses in the […]

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Intellectual property law: An overview for immigrant entrepreneurs

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 02:54:57 +0000

Did you know immigrants who have been in Canada for 10 to 30 years have higher rates of private incorporated company ownership than those born in Canada?  If you’re a new Canadian thinking of starting a business, or having already started a business, it’s important to consider your intellectual property and how you can best […]

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A student’s guide to building a strong credit score

Credit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:03:36 +0000

It’s back-to-school time and international post-secondary students are embarking on a time of major life milestones in a brand new country with unfamiliar surroundings – an exciting, but also nerve-wracking undertaking. Not only are you deciding what to study, but you are also encountering many firsts during these pivotal years – first time living away […]

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Have you filed your 2018 tax return? A few things to keep in mind…

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:26:40 +0000

Most Canadian income tax and benefit returns for the 2018 tax year are due on April 30, 2019. It’s important to file your tax return on time to avoid interest and penalty charges, and possible delays or interruptions in your benefit and credit payments. Here is some information to keep in mind as the deadline […]

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Top tax season questions

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:32:58 +0000

Every year around tax time, Canadians call the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with a variety of questions. Have a question about your taxes? See if it’s answered below Top questions for the CRA at tax time How do I change my address? You can do it online if you  are registered for My Account, MyCRA […]

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Five marketing ideas to sky rocket your business in 2019

Credit to Author: Himanshu Narang| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:49:17 +0000

Are you a small business owner who wants to grow your business? Consider these strategies  Business today is changing at a faster pace than ever before. The internet has transferred a lot of power into the hands of the market and transformed how businesses operate. If you are not evolving as a business on how […]

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Keep personal information safe online

Credit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 04:09:46 +0000

Lots of everyday services like banking, the post office and even some medical care providers offer digital management services that can be accessed from a computer and likely a smartphone or tablet as well. Most of these digital services require you to provide personal information in order to use them which can come with risks […]

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How to network your way to success in Canada

Credit to Author: Himanshu Narang| Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:30:42 +0000

Are you a self-employed professional looking to make new connections in Canada? Follow these five strategies to become a powerful networker What is networking? As an entrepreneur or self-employed professional, it is all about positioning yourself in front of other people in a way that makes them willing to help you, work with you, recommend […]

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Offer from RBC for new customers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:03:24 +0000

Looking for a new bank? RBC, the title sponsor of our RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, is offering new customers a great incentive to open an account with the bank. When you open an all-inclusive banking account, you can get $300 cash, as well as the following advantages: You get unlimited free Interac e-Transfer transactions. You automatically […]

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