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HST IS HERE

And, without further ado, we bring you the newly-implemented HST in BC and Ontario. Many a business owner will no doubt find themselves running into a few hiccups along the way when transitioning into the new tax's sometimes-confusing rules, particularly with regards to place of supply when doing business with customers in other provinces.

Have questions about what changes you need to implement to be HST-compliant?

We're Here to Help
Our job is to help set your business up for success. Need assistance getting your business HST ready? Call our office to discuss the specifics of your business put a plan of action in place.

HST-RELATED READING

Canada Revenue Agency
Bulletin B-103: Place of Supply Rules for Determining Whether a Supply is Made in a Province.

The Tax Detective
We also recommend checking out Eileen Reppenhagen's web site, the Tax Detective. Eileen's site includes links to a wealth of bulletins, articles and other information related to HST.

Fraser Institute - Countering the Myths Surrounding HST
The Fraser Institute authored a study that addresses many of the myths and misunderstandings about the HST, highlights the shortcomings of the current provincial sales tax system, and explains the differences between the PST and the harmonized sales tax.

Government of British Columbia HST Blog
The BC government has published a variety of articles related to HST and how it relates to and affects different industries and consumer groups.

PST FINAL FILING DEADLINE ON JULY 23, 2010

With BC's transition from separate Goods & Services Tax (GST) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to a single Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), final PST returns must be filed by July 23, 2010.

MOVIN' ON UP - QUICKBOOKS 2010 UPGRADE NOW AVAILABLE

The newest version of Intuit's QuickBooks software program, QuickBooks 2010, is now available and there are numerous reasons to upgrade your version. The most significant update to the program in several years, 2010 offers a host of new and improved features, including:

Company Snapshot Screen
Easier sorting of customers and vendor lists
Improved multi-currency functionality & much more!

TOP 10 TIPS ON HOW TO GET PAST VOICEMAIL & REACH MORE DECISION-MAKERS

As a business owner, you've no doubt sat down at your desk, prospect list in hand, taken a deep breath, picked up the phone and started dialing - only to be met by the dreaded voicemail message droning on the other end of the line.

SOHO ran an article in a recent newsletter about the best ways to make it past the virtual gatekeeper and get in touch with the right contact at your dream client's company.

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HOW TO FOSTER WORKPLACE WELLNESS

As we all know, balance is key in maintaining good health. And, a healthy person is – most often – a happy person. The same principle holds true for employees. A healthy employee is happier, more productive, takes fewer sick days and has lower medical expenses.

BCBusiness magazine wrote a great article about a number of ways you can help foster a healthier workplace for your employees.

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TOP 10 BUSINESS TIPS FOR SLOW SUMMER MONTHS

With summer comes vacations and, for a lot of businesses, that means a slower couple of months. What can you do in your business to make the most of the slower pace of summer?

The Buyer Zone web site has a helpful list of ideas to keep you busy even when the phone isn't ringing off the hook.

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GO, GO GADGET

Are you a gadget geek? Do you always want to get your hands on the newest gadgets as soon as they come out?

Check out the Gizmodo site for the latest and greatest in tech toys, awesome apps and stellar software.

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Looking forward to meeting you there!

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