NEBS Canada business products give you 5 more great reasons to switch your cheque buying to NEBS.   more »

Generally job loss and hiring reports are rather gloomy as large corporations let go of masses of talented workers. And although some small businesses are feeling pressure from the down economy to reduce payroll numbers, many are still on the lookout for qualified staff to help grow the business.   more »

As new small business owners go through a lengthy checklist of important steps to get their venture of the ground, some are considering if trademark registration is right for their shop.   more »

Small business owners struggling for relief during the recession are hunkering down and finding ways to cut costs, retain employees and keep customer service levels high.   more »

Times are tough and businesses are getting creative in an effort to boost revenue, retain employees and ultimately weather the recession. According to a new survey by Financial Executives International and Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, chief financial officers remain largely pessimistic about the general economy in the U.S., but are starting to feel more positive about their own business prospects.   more »

Many expect that an improved U.S. economy will lead to a revitalized export business for Canadian businesses. The question is - will that economic recovery happen sooner or later? Canadian small business owners struggling with depressed sales may be happy to hear that their counterparts in the U.S. are expressing more optimistic views on the state of the economy in the near future.   more »

According to the Microsoft SMB Insight Report, small business specialists from the Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, France and Brazil revealed how investments in hosted software applications and a focus on business intelligence are cutting costs and increasing profits at some small and medium-sized businesses.   more »

NEBS PAYweb.ca today announces the strategic alliance with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). The alliance provides NEBS PAYweb.ca customers with the opportunity to attend any of the CPA’s professional development seminars across Canada at the CPA member price.   more »

NEBS recently launched its full line product and service catalogue designed to help Canadian small business owners start, manage and grow their business. The NEBS Business Products catalogue is available in both English and French and was recently mailed to a variety of Canadian small businesses.   more »

Necessity, opportunity and ingenuity are driving small businesses to meet changing market needs and consumer demands, says one new study. According to the Intuit Future of Small Business Report small business owners are "natural innovators."   more »

Consumers may be curbing spending habits, but small business owners are also on the lookout for ways to cut costs - both to keep their businesses afloat and to pass savings on to the customer. When it comes to replacing technology products or buying tools for the first time, some business owners and experts agree - it is acceptable to buy refurbished or secondhand goods.   more »

The next time an employee gets his or her pay stub, it could be as easy as clicking onto the internet. When businesses think "green" these days, it's not surprising that this thought can be attributed to both the environmental aspects and the cost-savings of paperless systems.   more »

In the upcoming quarter, 15 percent of Canadian employers expect to increase payroll numbers while only 9 percent are planning to reduce workforces. According to the lasts Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, 73 percent of survey respondents plan to maintain current staff levels indicating a "quiet hiring climate for the second quarter of 2009." Manpower explains that hiring confidence numbers in Canada have dropped from previous quarters, but there are some businesses eyeing growth.   more »

Projections indicate that cheque fraud will grow by 25% each year. It is estimated that commercial fraud, including cheque fraud, costs North American business in excess of $20 billion CAD annually. Recent industry studies show that nearly two-thirds of Canada’s top businesses have been hit by fraud. What used to be a crime targeted to large and mid-size companies is now shifting to unsuspecting small businesses.   more »

As management looks for ways to cut expenses and increase efficiency amid ongoing economic uncertainty, many still consider outsourcing a viable option for a number of business services. A survey of 450 businesses by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals at a recent conference revealed that greater contract flexibility is a top concern when pursuing outsourcing relationships.   more »

As many small businesses are letting out a sigh of relief now that T-4 season is over, it's time to decide if this rigorous process is something they want to repeat next year. This is the perfect time for small businesses to consider if they want to continue trying to manage their small business payroll in-house, or if it's time to outsource their payroll to a payroll management service. Here are just a few points any small business needs to consider when thinking about outsourcing their payroll needs.   more »

Tips from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business may help small business owners better manage the tax reporting process. An article in the Bugle Observer presents a list of helpful reminders and key paperwork and dates needed to stay on target for tax filings.   more »

How ready-to-use software for payroll and tax management helps small business owners

As some small business owners try to do more with less, time is a valuable commodity.

Given the many pressing issues facing small business owners - marketing, managing the website, hiring new staff or in some cases reducing personnel - payroll management does not need to be on their to-do list.

According to an article from Money Sense magazine, more and more business are outsourcing time consuming activities like payroll management to third parties to free up time to focus on other business needs.

Some small business owners struggling to stay current on tax code changes are becoming increasingly reliant on ready-to-use software that facilitates payroll management by organizing deadlines and ensuring the company meets up-to-date regulations.

Many of these software programs are web-based with all the behind-the-scenes work accounted for off-site - including security and privacy issues.

An article in the Financial Post by industry expert Jamie Golombek says that two new regulations in the 2009 federal budget could help businesses save money.

To help ensure they capture the new changes, many small businesses rely on the expertise of outsourced payroll management.

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While the increasingly infamous micro-blog is one way to stay connected with friends, many businesses are using it for day-to-day operations. According to a Media Post article, roughly 56 percent of Twitter users conduct business on the social communication site.   more »

Recession or not, small businesses looking to trim budgets may be using web conferencing to connect with clients, suppliers and other remote offices. Just like the web allowed businesses to set up shop outside major metropolitan areas, online conference tools - including sharing presentations - now help small businesses connect from a distance.   more »

File organization and business registration were two of the many topics covered at the most recent Kawartha Lakes Small Business Enterprise Centre lecture series. The Lindsay Post reports that small business owners were treated to a three hour how-to seminar by Canada Revenue Agency experts last week covering a variety of small business management topics.   more »

An Exchange business column by guest author and industry expert Ron Kaufman says that given the rocky economy, meaningful staff recognition and honest career development conversations can help boost team morale without breaking the company budget.   more »

Despite tough current economic conditions, keep all business dealings legitimate and report them by the books. This was part of the message Revenue Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn gave to local business in Edmonton, reports the Edmonton Sun newspaper.   more »

Small business owners that pay taxes "by the book" are more likely to survive in the long term. According to a recent article in the Financial Post, business owners will profit in the long run by completing payroll services in an honest and complete manner, despite some small businesses slipping through the cracks with unethical filings.   more »

Some experts agree that small business expansion during tough economic times is viable, perhaps even ideal. Ted Mallett, chief economist at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business tells the Financial Post that with "compelling reasons" and a little help from technology, now may be the right expansion opportunity for some small businesses.   more »

Whether it's for repositioning a small business during an economic downturn or simply revisiting an annual budget, cost cutting tips are typically valuable to business owners. SmartBiz.com has highlighted 25 ways for small businesses to save money, but not sacrifice service during a tough economy.   more »

Creating an information organization system may increase productivity and relieve stress on employees.   more »

Managing late payments and maintaining staff are a few of the uncertainties plaguing small business owners. Forbes has collected feedback from business experts on helpful ways to address these concerns and seek out solutions despite ongoing economic turmoil.   more »

Industry experts agree that trademark registration may benefit small businesses

Trademarks are important for worldwide brands like Coca-Cola and local businesses, too.

This is according to a new article in the Ottawa Business Journal that reminds small business owners why trademark registration makes good sense.

Author Amy Thomas of Moffat & Co says that having a trademark can prevent other businesses nationwide from using the same or similar and potentially confusing business name.

Thomas advocates registration because, "[a] trademark registration is the only effective protection for a name that is used in commerce whether it is a business name or a name for products."

She reminds readers that trademark registration also protects images, logos, and slogans.

Once a trademark has been established, another industry expert from Moffat advises businesses that a "trademark must always be maintained, protected, and correctly used" to retain its value.

The experts note that trademark registration is a lengthy process that includes application, approval, a period for comment, and finalization.

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Throughout the course of 2009, NEBS is planning a series of informational webinars to help small business owners start, manage and grow their business. Join us for the first webinar in our series on January 21st, 2009 at 2:00 pm EST where our presenter Ashlee Allen will show you how NEBS PAYweb.ca can help simplify your payroll.   more »

What day of the week does your organization pay its employees? If it is Thursday or Friday, do not be a “Scrooge” this holiday season; make sure you get that pay to your employees on time.   more »

CPA Board decides not to proceed further with image-based clearing initiative; however, CPA Standard 006 remains mandatory. All NEBS cheques are compliant to this standard.   more »