July 1 GST/HST Drops to 6% from 7% at Small Business Unplugged

On July 1st, 2006, the goods and services tax (GST) rate will be lowered from 7% to 6%. This also means that the harmonized sales tax (HST) rate will be reduced from 15% to 14% in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador. The CFIB has a downloadable report titled "Is your business ready for the GST/HST Rate Reduction?" that you can get by clicking here. If you have not [...] Read More


CFIB Partners to Create Online Management Course at Small Business Unplugged

The Small Business Management Certificate Program launched in October that has a number of sponsors and while the course is low cost, I am confused. When I click to look at the "Course Outline" I am taken to a new page with a header from the ICSA (Chartered Secretaries Canada) - who is the ICSA? They are not a sponsor as far as I can tell. Launched in October, the 20-hour [...] Read More


If we cut taxes, they will come at Small Business Unplugged

B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell and his B.C. Liberals said that if they cut taxes - the head offices will come. Well, The Tyee published a lengthy post titled "BC's Runaway Head Offices" that has got a fair amount of attention (28 comments as I write this). An analysis of the latest Financial Post 500 rankings of Canada's largest corporations in 2001 and 2005 shows that the number of corporate head [...] Read More


Pay Less On Your Taxes This Year at The Personal Finance Weblog

Taxes clearly are something that people do not like to pay. Yet, many are paying more than is necessary. Even the IRS says that more people could save money on taxes if they were a little more careful in filling out their forms. One very important tool to use when you do your income taxes is to use tax software. It does not cost much, but it may enable you [...] Read More


July 4th at Copper at The Flyaway Weblog

Looking for some fun, budget activities for 4th of July? Look no further than Copper Mountain! Copper's 3 Ring is a free and unique holiday weekend, July 4-6, for the whole family featuring live music by Rusted Root, a sustainable "eco-village" including recycled art installations and hands-on activities designed to educate and entertain. From Primp My Ride to Recycled Rags, to Solar S'Mores and Zero Waste, Copper's 3 Ring is a [...] Read More