Industry experts say small businesses, not just large corporations, may benefit from the insight offered by an advisory board. According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, an advisory board can be "particularly helpful for a small business" and business owners may be surprised at the number of willing participants ready to help.    more »

One of the first and most important steps for every business is the selection of a name. Choosing the name of your business will have a lot to do with its success. People will make snap decisions simply based on their first impression of your business name. You want a name that will attract potential customers, help clients identify your businesses and build your business identity. How can you choose a good business name? What are the considerations when making your selection?   more »

Significant website traffic and ecommerce capabilities offer small businesses an important advantage when competing against larger companies with more resources. When setting up a website or establishing a web presence for an already existing business, remember that keywords in the domain name are critical to long-term success, says one tech-savvy blogger on Dot Weekly.   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 »