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Playing music in your place of business? You may need licences

There are many benefits to playing music at your business, but you can’t pop in a CD or stream from on-line without giving consideration to the copyright of the artist or creator. The Copyright Board of Canada requires anyone who plays music in public, including businesses, to obtain licences.

Donating to charity: Where does your money go?

As a business owner, you are likely often asked to donate money to charities, but are you confident your money is going where you think? Being informed will help you make decisions on when to give and the confidence that you are helping who you want to be helping.

Cybersecurity: Is your business system set to withstand online threats?

Doing business online can expand your reach to new customers around the world and provide greater convenience to your local customers, but it also comes with risk. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has made available a series of articles featuring simple steps you can take to improve your business system’s “cybersecurity”.

Protect your business from crime

Have you taken measures to protect your business from crime? Every year, thousands of robberies are reported across Canada. Take action now to help ensure that your business does not become one of the statistics.

Victim of Directory Scam? Competition Bureau sues deceptive marketing companies

Small businesses have called CFIB to complain of being deceived when receiving forms to update their paid advertising. Typically a form arrives supposedly from Yellow Pages Group (YPG) with a logo similar to the famous ‘walking fingers’. The look and feel of the stylized form is misleading: Once signed the business finds it has committed to paying large amounts to a directory but not Yellow Pages.

Know your rights and responsibilities when accepting credit and debit cards

If your business accepts debit and credit cards there is a lot to know; including your rights and responsibilities. Find out the details here.

How to prepare for an emergency

Most of us think our chances of being hit with a major disaster are remote. Yet it can happen. In a few steps, find out how to prepare so your business is protected.

How to deal with high-pressure debit/credit processing offers

Have you received high-pressure offers for debit/credit card processing? Find out how to assess if the offer is legit and how to deal with the frequent calls.

Prevent fraud in your business

We want to help prevent fraud in your business. Find out how you and your staff can recognize it, report it and stop it.

Commercial leases are a long-term commitment.

Typically, commercial leases run anywhere from three to ten years, and the term is usually negotiable with the landlord. It is just as important to pin down when the lease will begin as it is to determine when it will end.