Victim of Directory Scam? Competition Bureau sues deceptive marketing companies and wins!
The Competition Bureau successfully sued a number of companies for the deceptive marketing of Business Directories. It wanted a judgement that victims be compensated for their loss. They won!  | Incorporation vs. sole proprietorship: How should you structure your business?How you structure your business could have implications on the taxes you pay and the people you hire. While you may choose to be a sole proprietorship or choose to incorporate, know the difference your choice will make. |
Commercial lease
Be careful when signing a commercial lease. It is not just a residential lease with a few extra terms and conditions. It is a major investment that can add value to your business or become a significant cause of worry.Trademarks and patents
Protect your logo and your intellectual property with a trademark or patent.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”. | Bank Note CounterfeitingThe latest series of Canadian bank notes, with their new security features, has largely driven the casual counterfeiter out of business. Most of today’s counterfeiting is being carried out by organized crime. They have access to the financial resources and expertise needed to attempt to reproduce a passable version of the new bank notes. |
