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Employees of different ages and in varying levels of their careers require unique means of support and guidance. One new study says paying attention to this may help businesses retain top talent and be better positioned for after-the-recession growth.   more »

The Twitter revolution is the most recent social networking phenomenon to take hold in the small business world and companies are quick to extol the benefits of the popular micro-blog. An article from Entrepreneur.com touts the benefits the service offers home-based business to expand their marketing efforts and attract new clients.   more »

Business.gov suggests that by paying attention to existing customer relationships and taking a proactive attitude to encourage those customers to return to your organization could be good customer service and potentially free marketing.   more »

Securing financing for a new business venture is a somewhat daunting task - especially given current economic conditions. Entrepreneurs having trouble securing bank loans are increasingly turning to friends and family to borrow money or are connecting with willing investors over social networks on the internet.   more »

New businesses have a number of important tasks on their plate from registering a business name to setting up business systems to process payroll. But before any of those steps, financially savvy business owners are likely to consider tax ramifications of setting up their small business in one province or another.   more »

Some small business owners are interested in attracting new customers to boost profits in a down economy. To do so, many are considering expanding their current product or service offerings to attract a different client base   more »

Well over half of Canadian small businesses are anticipating some improvement in their own operations over the short-term, says a new survey.   more »

While many investors in new businesses are concerned with their financial return, a new trend shows that start-up capital is increasingly flowing to new ventures with a profound social mission.   more »

The common perception that a successful business needs to be run in a large urban area is quickly fading as more entrepreneurs opt to kick-off businesses in small and mid-sized cities. According to an article in Business Week, the lower costs of setting up a business and a potentially higher profile to attract skilled workers in a smaller city is very appealing to new business owners.   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 »

Given the decreased demand for goods from some major trading partners including the U.S., one Canadian province is taking new steps to help businesses market their products.    more »

With the internet growing in popularity, particularly as consumers turn increasingly to the web for product research and shopping, small business advocates are urging business owners to take advantage of the online medium.   more »

The attitude at some Canadian manufacturers and exporters is showing optimism for business conditions over the short-term. According to the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' March Business Conditions Survey, less than half of all firms polled foresee declining orders through June - a significant improvement on the 56 percent figure from February.   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 »

Today's economy means there are no "sure-thing" job opportunities for recent graduates of university and masters programs. Given a host of new economic challenges, some young adults are creating their own rules and own paths by starting a small business.   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 »

Turning Slow Into Grow: Using Business Downtimes to Prospect for New Business, one of the most popular business Webinars presented by NEBS Canada is now available in a variety of formats.   more »

Most business leaders know that customer service and attention to customer needs is an important part of running a business and encouraging repeat visits - be it to a traditional store or to an ecommerce site.   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 »