Managing employees who are often sick or late for work
Many business owners find it difficult to manage the minority of employees whose attendance and timekeeping does not meet their standards. Our resources and templates can help you improve staff...
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Good news for small businesses that use the low value shipment (LVS) program for North American imports. The Ministers of International Trade and Public Safety along with the United States Department...
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How do you decide what salary or wage you are going to pay a new employee? Should they earn more or less than someone already in the job, or the person who left the job most recently?
View ArticleElectronic cash register fraud – are you at risk?
Have you been sold a POS machine or offered special software add-ons? You may have something in your system that leaves you exposed to fraud.
View ArticleRanking Provincial Tax Systems in Canada
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View ArticleTaking the Temporary out of the TFW program
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View ArticleAlberta Municipal Spending Report 2015
The 2015 Alberta Municipal Spending report analyzes municipal operating spending by local governments in Alberta and shows that operating spending from 2003 to 2013 increased by 82 per cent, compared...
View ArticleDebunking Minimum Wage Myths
CFIB’s minimum wage myth-busting research reveals that minimum wage increases are not effective. Not only does a minimum wage increase kill jobs, minimum wage earners also do not receive the full...
View ArticleSmall Business, Big Investment: Improving Training for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Training is an essential tool for Canada’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The vast majority of Canada’s smallest businesses train their employees by investing $31,238 on average each year....
View ArticleManaging employees who are often sick or late for work
Many business owners find it difficult to manage the minority of employees whose attendance and timekeeping does not meet their standards. Our resources and templates can help you improve staff...
View ArticleWhy do job descriptions matter?
Writing an employee job description is a vital step every employer should take for all positions. A good job description will allow business owners to create better job postings, set employment...
View ArticleLow Value Shipment (LVS) threshold increase – good news for SME importers!
Good news for small businesses that use the low value shipment (LVS) program for North American imports. The Ministers of International Trade and Public Safety along with the United States Department...
View ArticleHow to decide on a salary or wage rate for an employee
How do you decide what salary or wage you are going to pay a new employee? Should they earn more or less than someone already in the job, or the person who left the job most recently?
View ArticleElectronic cash register fraud – are you at risk?
Have you been sold a POS machine or offered special software add-ons? You may have something in your system that leaves you exposed to fraud.
View ArticleWanted: Government Vision for Small Business
A survey of CFIB members reveals dramatic differences from province to province in how small business owners perceive their provincial governments’ vision to support entrepreneurship. Wanted:...
View ArticleSmall Business, Big Investment: Improving Training for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Training is an essential tool for Canada’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The vast majority of Canada’s smallest businesses train their employees by investing $31,238 on average each year....
View ArticleTaking the Temporary out of the TFW program
CFIB calls for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to be replaced with a stronger solution to address permanent labour shortages. Geared towards entry-level workers, CFIB’s proposed...
View ArticleAlberta Municipal Spending Report 2015
The 2015 Alberta Municipal Spending report analyzes municipal operating spending by local governments in Alberta and shows that operating spending from 2003 to 2013 increased by 82 per cent, compared...
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