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Category Archives: Business
Basic Exemption changes – Federal and Provincial
Please note the basic exemption for federal and provincial has changed effective Jan 1, 2012. A new TD1 form must be completed if you are claiming more than the basic amount for Federal / Provincial tax or requesting addition tax … Continue reading
Are you a victim of “fundamental attribution error”? If so, that’s probably why you hate your job, your boss and your colleagues.
Fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to over-attribute other people’s actions to their personality while overlooking the situational or environmental factors that could influence their actions. When evaluating ourselves, we are more aware of the pressure of circumstances. For … Continue reading
The Latest in Sales Buzzwords
Every year, it seems, a new set of buzzwords and acronyms associated with those buzzwords gets added to our lexicon. Lol is not “love you lots”, but “laughing out loud”. Add an ROF in front and you are now “rolling … Continue reading
Family Day To Be Introduced in 2013
In the October 3, 2011 throne speech, which opened the fourth session of the 39th Parliament, the Government of British Columbia announced that it plans to introduce a new provincial statutory holiday. The new holiday, known as Family Day, will … Continue reading
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY – WHO’S RESPONSIBILITY IS IT?
Everyone is responsible for Workplace Health and Safety. Whether you’re an employer, supervisor or worker, make sure you know your health and safety responsibilities. What are the employer’s responsibilities? An employer must: • establish and maintain a joint health and … Continue reading
CPP – Long Term Viability?
Canada has a growing, concerning issue. We have more than a generation of people groomed on the “Freedom 55” concept. Build your retirement up and don’t wait until you are 65. Choose a better path and retire ten years earlier … Continue reading
Does your organization do what is normal in the business world? Or, does it do what is right for the business?
Many highly successful companies with strong cultures have unorthodox HR practices not traditionally found in management textbooks. These practices are calculated not only on business needs, but also on the deeply held values of the company. The following article will … Continue reading
I found one!! Finding your sales gems!
Despite the failure of RIM and their Blackberry outage or the growing complexity of technology that seems to slow businesses down every time you read the headlines, and despite general labour shortages, strikes, and international turmoil, everywhere I go, when … Continue reading
Getting that “Aha” Moment!
The other day, our sales management group was discussing a key factor in a sales person’s growth. For that matter, it is a key factor in any person’s growth. The question was posed, “When do let your people fail?” Around … Continue reading
Why Whiners Don’t Win at Work
Original Article by Kaitlin Madden If you want to get ahead in your career, never let ‘em see you sweat. Or yell. Or argue. And whatever you do, don’t cry. As it turns out, a level head and a pleasant … Continue reading