Once every four years, our shortest month lasts a little bit longer than usual. Leap years help our calendar keep up with the earth’s rotation around the sun, which actually takes slightly more than 365 days to complete. By tacking an extra day onto the end of February in years divisible by four (and century … Continued
Did you know that January is National Get Organized month? The New Year is a great time for making personal and professional resolutions, and getting organized is an essential component in helping you achieve new goals and resolutions for your small business. Starting the new year with a clean slate sets you up to be … Continued
Bought dad a new rechargeable power tool for Christmas? A new piece of computer equipment for mom? For both rechargeable and non-rechargeable power sources, batteries of various kinds are common in computers, cell phones, cameras and other small electronic devices. If dropped, crushed or short-circuited, these batteries can release dangerous amounts of heat and may ignite. … Continued
Costs are always an important consideration when spending on the things you need for your small business, but it’s a fine line: you want to avoid paying more than is necessary, but can’t always afford to skimp on quality. So, how do you decide which items and areas are worth bending your budget for? It … Continued
There’s no advertising like free advertising, and small businesses with the right smarts can get themselves a whole load of it on Instagram. Look around right now, and it’s hard to find a hotter, more popular social network than Instagram. The photo and video sharing service is particularly beloved by young people, many of whom … Continued
David Druker, President and CEO of The UPS Store Canada, is excited to announce a unique new multi-unit franchise opportunity in Quebec. We’ve partnered with Walmart Canada to introduce a compelling new store-in-store experience. Customers will get the superior printing, shipping and mailbox services they’ve come to expect from The UPS Store, all within the … Continued
Social media, and Twitter in particular, offers a great way to hear the thoughts and ideas of people and organizations you might not otherwise have access to. In some cases, an exchange of tweets can lead to an online conversation, and even a business relationship. No matter what field you’re in, there’s a wealth of … Continued
Do you use Facebook to promote your small business? Thanks to its massive (and loyal) user base, the site is extremely popular with marketers and small business owners, a majority of whom consider it to be social media’s most effective advertising platform. Not only can you tailor your messaging for targeted audiences, Facebook is also … Continued
Spring is traditionally a time of renewal, a welcome opportunity to shake off the dust and cobwebs of winter and embrace what’s ahead. It’s also a common time for a more literal kind of cleanse: a solid spring cleaning. The arrival of spring is a good opportunity to clean things up around your small business. … Continued
Starting a franchise may be one of the most significant and rewarding experiences of your lifetime. Before you make the big decision, it is important to conduct your own research and educate yourself on various franchise opportunities. By carefully looking at every aspect of a franchise and mapping out all of your questions and concerns, … Continued
There’s no bigger single game on each year’s sporting calendar than the Super Bowl, the championship showdown of the National Football League. It attracts tens of millions of eyeballs from viewers around the world, with hardcore fans and half-interested observers all drawn in by the huge hype. A carnival atmosphere surrounds the high stakes intensity … Continued
Whether you celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bottle of bubbly, or head to bed long before midnight, many of us experience a post-holiday hangover when January arrives. It’s not hard to see why: the holidays are over, work and school resume, and the jovial spirit of the season is replaced by the reality of … Continued