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Keep Your Little Trick or Treaters Safe This Halloween
(0) Keep Your Little Trick or Treaters Safe This Halloween

Happy Halloween! Time to celebrate all things ghostly and ghouly while we await the arrival of the Great Pumpkin! Halloween should be fun for all, so let's make sure all the little monsters stay safe and happy by following a few basic guidelines.

Urban beekeeping, a sustainable small business option
(0) Urban beekeeping, a sustainable small business option

Urban beekeeping may be just the entrepreneurial opportunity you're looking for. Here are some pros and cons, and links to a few resources to get you thinking about keeping your own beehives.

Should you incorporate your Canadian business? Here are some factors to consider.
(0) Should you incorporate your Canadian business? Here are some factors to consider.

Before deciding whether or not to incorporate your company under the Canada Business Corporations Act or any of its provincial counterparts, there are a number of important considerations which must be taken into account.

How a rental property checklist can help you find the ideal rental home
(0) How a rental property checklist can help you find the ideal rental home

Are you looking for a home to rent or lease? Here is a checklist of important things to consider to help you find the rental premises that is ideal for your lifestyle and budget.

Start Your Own Landscaping / Snow Removal Business
(0) Start Your Own Landscaping / Snow Removal Business

If you enjoy gardening and spending time outdoors year-round, you might want to think about starting your own landscaping business. The work is very physical and the hours are long - but you are your own boss and you can get your business up and running quickly for a relatively small initial capital outlay.

Can an Employee Sue Me Over a Work-Related Injury?
(0) Can an Employee Sue Me Over a Work-Related Injury?
In any workplace that employs a large number of employees or in a job that has certain hazardous elements (like construction, welding, mining, etc), it's a certainty that from time to time someone will be injured on the job. As the employer, it's your responsibility to provide your employees with a safe workplace and with the tools, equipment and training they need to reduce the likelihood of injury.
What's the Difference Between an Agent and a Manager?
(0) What's the Difference Between an Agent and a Manager?

Band managers take on many responsibilities - promoter, business and financial advisor, negotiator, accountant, publicist, agent, chauffeur, image consultant - depending on the needs of the artist. The role of the manager is to develop, guide and promote the career of the artist. That entails building connections within the industry with concert promoters, record company execs, and others who are in a position to help the artist move up the ladder of success.

Personal Guarantees - What You Need to Know Before You Sign
(0) Personal Guarantees - What You Need to Know Before You Sign
If you're looking for a credit facility for your business, be prepared to give a personal guarantee. There is almost no lender today that does not require personal guarantees from the principals of the business as security, especially from small to medium-sized businesses. Know the risks before you sign.
Pokémon Go - The Legal Realities of AR
(0) Pokémon Go - The Legal Realities of AR

The release of Pokémon Go has opened a Pandora's box of concerns for property owners, lawyers and lawmakers. This is a brief overview of potential legal issues arising from the new and developing area of augmented reality apps.

Renting to a tenant without pre-screening them is a recipe for disaster
(0) Renting to a tenant without pre-screening them is a recipe for disaster

As a landlord, you put your property at risk when you list it on the rental market. You can reduce your risk and protect your investment by following a few simple rules.