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CURRENT ISSUE - FEBRUARY 2012
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FEATURED CLIENT: PAINTBALL GEAR CANADA
PaintballGear.ca is a family-owned and operated distributor of Paintball Gear. They opened their first store in 2003 and have since grown from a staff of 3 to a team of 13. Their warehouse and storefront are located in Coquitlam and they have recently opened a 2nd store, located in Richmond.
PaintballGear.ca is a leader in their industry for customer service, pricing, and reliable professionalism. They offer a 110% price-match guarantee, hassle-free returns for up to 365 days, and a lifetime service warranty on the goods they sell. They also offer free shipping on orders over $150 and if your order is in stock and placed before noon PST, they ship your order the same day. All orders are shipped directly from the warehouse in Coquitlam, so customers do not have deal with border delays or unexpected fees.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE PAINTBALL GEAR WEB SITE >>
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR RRSP / T4 / TAX RETURNS
Another tax year has come and gone, though it seems hard to believe it's that time of year again already!
 Please be mindful of the following deadlines related to contributions to RRSPs, distributing T4 slips, along with filing deadlines for 2011 tax returns for individuals and self-employed persons.
RRSP Contribution Deadline
February 29, 2012 is the deadline for contributing to an RRSP for the 2011 tax year.
T4 Slip Distribution Deadline
You must give employees their T4 slips on or before the last day of February following the calendar year to which the slips apply. If you do not, you may be subject to a penalty.
Individual Tax Return Deadline
Individual returns for 2011 must be filed on or before April 30, 2012.
Self-Employed Persons Tax Return Deadline
If you, or your spouse or common-law partner, carried on a business in 2011, your return for 2011 must be filed on or before June 15, 2012. However, if you have a balance owing for 2011, it must be paid on or before April 30, 2012.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM CANADA REVENUE AGENCY >> |
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TAXABLE BENEFITS: A GUIDE FROM THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
 Taxable benefits are an area to which business owners should pay close attention. Many benefits which, on the surface, may not appear to be taxable actually are and it's important to protect your business and your employees by knowing the difference. For example, a car given to an employee for business use would not be taxable. However, if that employee also uses the vehicle for personal purposes, it would then become a taxable benefit.
To help clarify the details of what is considered by CRA to be a taxable benefit and what is not, the agency has prepared an Employer's Guide to Taxable Benefits and Allowances.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE FROM THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY >> |
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SHAW OFFERS STUDENTS SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNTS ON CABLE, INTERNET & PHONE SERVICE
 Although it doesn't seem to be widely publicized, Shaw offers significantly lower prices on their cable, internet and home phone services for full-time post-secondary students who live on their own.
We came
across an article on the Young and Thrifty blog in which the author details how she went about getting signed up for the student package and saving a whopping $750 a year on her services with Shaw! One of our staff followed the steps in the article and is also now saving big on her services with Shaw!
Independent full-time students enrolled in a post-secondary program quality for the discount. Valid student idea and proof of enrolment must be provided in order to activate the reduced rates. With savings that significant, it's definitely worth a phone call and a trip to the nearest Shaw office!
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON THE YOUNG AND THRIFTY WEB SITE >> |
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RECOMMENDED READING: GOOD TO GREAT - WHY SOME COMPANIES MAKE THE LEAP AND OTHERS DON'T
 Five years ago, Jim Collins asked the question, "Can a good company become a great company and if so, how?" In Good to Great Collins, the author of Built to Last, concludes that it is possible, but finds there are no silver bullets.
Making the transition from good to great doesn't require a high-profile CEO, the latest technology, innovative change management, or even a fine-tuned business strategy. At the heart of those rare and truly great companies was a corporate culture that rigorously found and promoted disciplined people to think and act in a disciplined manner.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE BOOK ON AMAZON.CA >>
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FEATURED IPHONE APP: GOTOMEETING
 Have you ever scheduled an online meeting or webinar only to realize on the day it's being held that you're away from your computer?
With the GoToMeeting mobile app, you can still attend your webinar from your smartphone. Available for both iOS and Android operating systems, the app will make sure you never miss another online meeting because of location.
GoToMeeting is the easiest and most convenient way to attend online meetings – and now you can take it to go! Download the free app from the Apple App Store or the Android App Market and join meetings in seconds.
DOWNLOAD THE GOTOMEETING APP FOR ANDROID PHONES OR IOS DEVICES >> |
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IS YOUR BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK? LINKEDIN? TWITTER?
If you have a profile on LinkedIn, a Twitter account or Facebook fan page, let us know about it! We'd love to connect! We'll follow your tweets, Like your fan page and invite you to our network.
We love to support our clients in their efforts to market their businesses and would be glad to re-share your content with our followers.
If you'd like to check out our social network profiles, here are links to get you started:
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CHILDREN'S ARTS TAX CREDIT
In addition to fitness programs covered by the children's fitness tax credit, parents can now claim money spent on programs that focus on fine arts, music, performing arts, outdoor wilderness training, learning a language, studying a culture, tutoring, and more.
When parents claim the children's arts tax credit - up to a maximum of $500 of the cost of programs - they save as much as $75 at tax time per child claimed.
Find out if your child's program is eligible for the children's arts tax credit.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >> |
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USE TELPAY AS A NEW WAY TO MAKE AND RECEIVE PAYMENTS
Telpay gives you the ability to pay anyone within Canada and around the world electronically. Telpay for Business integrates with your accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger systems and is designed to help your business handle all of its payment needs.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >> |
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THE CONNECTED WOMAN: COFFEE, CONVERSATIONS & CONNECTIONS
February 14, 2012
9:00am - 10:30am
125 East 2nd Street
North Vancouver, BC
Share your thoughts, knowledge and learn from other women's experiences over a freshly-brewed cup of coffee or tea. Bring business cards, and pen & paper to jot down those 'AHA!' moments.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >> |
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BBOT SEMINAR SERIES - THE ART OF BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
February 29, 2012
8:15am - 9:30am
Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre
Learn the art of win-win negotiation at this free morning seminar. Gain the skills, competencies and insights required in all negotiations in every industry and at every level.
This short seminar will provide you with a step by step guide to more effective negotiations. It will help you to better identify the problem, understand it from the other’s perspective, generate alternative solutions and select a solution that benefits both sides.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >> |
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