

Reader Question #3
Question: What kinds of policies and procedures should I have in place for my business? Answer: There are several policies and...


Do I have to Register my Business in Ontario?
The short answer: Not necessarily The long answer: You are required to register your business name under the Business Names Act of...


Let's Try Something Different for the Summer!
It's July already!?! Where has the time gone? Here at AG Small Business Services, we've been working hard for our clients to ensure...


Cannabis In The Workplace
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that recreational marijuana will be legal in Canada effective October 17, 2018. So what...


Do You Know Who You Are Voting For?
Let’s face it… change is never easy. Change is inevitable though and we’ll see it on June 7th, 2018 when Ontario elects a new government....


Keep Your Business In Compliance
It’s another one of those days. My brain is working on over-drive because there is a provincial election in Ontario next week. That...


Not All Who Wander Are Lost!
I'm a bit of a wanderer, it's true. But I'm never lost. I'm usually looking for a good, hot cup of coffee and some engaging...


Ideas for Marketing Your Rural Small Business
Almost every small business owner will answer the question ‘Do you want more customers?’ with YES! Yet many struggle to develop marketing...


Planning a Home-Based Business
I am often asked what kind of business can be run out of a home. The answer is that it will depend on your municipal zoning by-law and...


Do I Really Need to Accept Credit Cards?
As a small business owner in Canada, I’ve been trying to make the decision about whether I need to accept credit card payments. First,...