Small Business

How shoppers with smartphones are changing the retail landscape

The impact on sales may still be small, but shoppers using mobile devices for everything from product research to purchases are changing the Canadian retail landscape. 5:28 PM ET

TD cuts Canada's growth outlook

TD Bank has lowered its outlook for the Canadian economy next year to 1.7 per cent growth, followed by 2.2 per cent in 2013. 11:34 AM ET

Workplace fraud cost $3.2B last year

Fraud in the workplace cost Canadian small businesses $3.2 billion last year, an accountancy group says. 12:18 PM ET

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

DIANNE BUCKNER 5 signs your small business is in trouble 5 signs your small business is in trouble

Replay Dragons' Den small business chat Read advice from some of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs

E-COMMERCE Cellphones: the new wallet How businesses can benefit from mobile payments

Human resources Satisfied staff crucial to small business success Tips for finding, retaining great employees

HANDS-ON

Blog Small biz and social media For health spa owner, social media is a way to connect

YOUNG BLOOD 5 young entrepreneurs share their success stories How to carve your niche if you're under 30

TECHNOLOGY

LIVE CHAT REPLAY Small business and social media Our panel discussed how to make the most of social media

Dianne Buckner Social media: how to get in the game Many managers confused about how to make most of social networks

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SMALL BUSINESS Family businesses may be paying EI premiums needlessly You may be entitled to thousands of dollars in premium refunds

LEGAL ISSUES James Heeney: Don't get blindsided by new workplace laws Big penalties for employers who don't comply with violence, harassment rules

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Dianne Buckner Credit unions and small businesses: a match made in heaven Credit unions and small businesses are a match made in heaven

RESOURCES Handy web links for entrepreneurs Guide to links about starting, financing, operating a business

Mindful Leadership Meditation gives business leaders an edge Mindfulness has roots in Buddhism, a 2,500-year-old science of the mind

Blog Copywriter builds her reputation on social media Susan Crossman took a crash course in social media marketing and SEO

JOBLESS FAIR Job fair proves frustrating for would-be workers Disappointment a theme at one of Canada's largest job fairs

PUBLIC PERCEPTION Canadians want government to better support small business Public has high respect for entrepreneurs

SECURITY 5 ways small businesses can boost cyber-security Small businesses face big threats in digital domain

DAN MISENER Businesses ignore social media at their peril In the 'golden age of complaining,' entrepreneurs must managing online image

BLOG Consultant uses social media to engage, connect businesses Sandra Eamor blogs, capitalizes on Twitter and Meetup.com

Marketing Mobile spa relies 100% on social media to attract clients Lindsay Goertzen gets all of her business through Facebook, Twitter

E-COUPONS Deep discounts may hurt small businesses Are online deals really worth the hassle for entrepreneurs?

VENTURE CAPITALISM Good small businesses face funding challenges Even when an entrepreneur has a winning idea, finding the cash can be tricky

DRAGONS' DEN Bruce Croxon shares his insight The newest Dragon talks small business, innovation and his paper route

SMALL BUSINESS How much is your small business worth? The art of business valuation is definitely not an exact science

SMALL BUSINESS EI for the self-employed Should you opt in or stay out? Experts say 'do the math'

WORKPLACE Bring-your-own-device plans have pitfalls 'BYOD' allows flexibility in workplace computing but poses security risks

E-COUPONS Deep discounts may hurt small businesses Are online deals really worth the hassle for entrepreneurs?

INTERNATIONAL Expanding abroad can be risky It's hard enough to dominate your local market; harder still to go global

Outfitters Hunting, fishing guides bemoan lack of government support Often self-employed, outdoor entrepreneurs face unique challenges

MARKETING 8 guerilla marketing tips for small business Ways to create buzz without breaking the bank

FAQ The Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act What small business owners should know about new product safety act

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PHSP: The best health plan you've likely never heard of Small business embraces the 'other' health plan

ANALYSIS Dianne Buckner: Google's GYBO raises hackles Search giant's plan to get small businesses online raises controversy

SMALL BUSINESS Family businesses may be paying EI premiums needlessly You may be entitled to thousands of dollars in premium refunds

SMALL BUSINESS EI for the self-employed Should you opt in or stay out? Experts say 'do the math'

TIPSHEET 4 tips to help you land a foreign contract Rules to remember when drumming up international business

SMARTPHONES Mobile marketing Matrix, QR codes create link between real, virtual worlds

STRATEGY Solid plan is road map to success for any small business Creating and updating a plan is crucial to keep a venture on track

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