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10/20/2009

Executive Director's Blog: 10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed

09/22/2009

Right or Wrong September 2009

"Retire Your Ride," Automotive Incentive Programs

08/11/2009

Executive Director's Blog: Adventure Park Ticket Scam

07/27/2009

Managing Complaints

Whether we like it or not complaints happen in business. No matter what policies or practices you have in place to ensure superb customer service, there will be times when you will have an upset or unsatisfied customer.

06/12/2009

Becoming a Better Business: 5 Tips to Becoming An Effective Leader

5 Tips to Becoming An Effective Leader

05/14/2009

Contracts: Get it in Writing!

Nearly everyday the BBB receives complaints from consumers that could have easily been prevented had a written contract been put in place prior to the transaction.

05/14/2009

Tip of the Month: bchrma.org

It is especially important during tough economic times that businesses find and hold onto good people. The BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) provides helpful Human Resources information and services to businesses across British Columbia.

04/17/2009

Tip of the Month: CanadaOne.com

CanadaOne.com is a useful small business resource with 900+ how-to small business articles, a free Canadian business directory with 11,000+ listings, current small business news, free tools and online discussion forums.

03/30/2009

This week's fraud prevention tip: Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft can happen to anyone at any time. It’s estimated that ID Theft costs Canadians about 21.5 million dollars per year. While its impossible to ensure that your identity is never stolen, there are a number of simple things you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

03/23/2009

Fraud prevention tip: How to Recognize Counterfeit Bills

All Canadian bank notes have security features that are reliable, quick, and easy to use. By making it a habit to check two or more of these features whenever you accept cash, you can avoid being stuck with a counterfeit.

03/19/2009

Home Reno Tax Credit Tips for Homeowners

Home renovations are smart investments in the long-term value of a home, and with the newly introduced Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) offered by the Federal government, now might be the right time to make some changes.

03/16/2009

Fraud prevention tip: Recognize telemarketing fraud

Use of the telephone for the sale of a wide range of services or products can be an effective, legitimate marketing tool for any number of Canadian businesses. However, the legitimacy of well-known companies has provided an excellent opportunity for criminals.

03/09/2009

Fraud prevention tip: Play it safe on the internet

Whether you are shopping, banking or investing via the Internet you will want to make sure that your personal information is protected and that your transactions are secure.

01/16/2009

Tip of the Month: Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs

Canada Business is an online government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada.

12/16/2008

Tip of the month: Prepaid Purchase Cards

As of November 1, 2008 new rules pertaining to prepaid purchase cards (a.k.a. gift cards/certificates) are in effect.