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All the world's a stage when you're the boss
Shakespeare outlined the seven ages of man in As You Like It and Warren Bennis, the University of Southern California management expert, says the same seven stages apply to leaders as they advance in their careers.

Entrepreneurs ignore sources of money
Many owners of small- and medium-sized Canadian businesses don't know how to tap existing sources of financing, a new study says.

Never too early to put succession plan in place
When Robert and Joan Shatilla started to craft a succession strategy for their family business back in 1989, they figured they would simply hand it off to their son, David, and daughter, Kim.

In tough times, contractors can fill key gaps
As Mississauga-based Playdium Corp. struggled to emerge from bankruptcy protection last year, money was tight and the company found it hard to make long-term commitments to prospective employees. Hiring contract workers helped it get back on its feet.

Incorporating has its benefits
Filings seen rising as awareness of rules spreads

Use cash in your company smartly
While a pregnant woman shouldn't carry a golf bag, it can be beneficial for your corporation to carry a cash balance.





Case Studies

ADP Meets the Need of
Small Business

There is no company too small
for ADP. more >

Krispy Kreme Serves Doughnuts and Coffee . . . while ADP's pay@work Takes Care of Payroll more >

The Easier Way to Payday
Payroll processing and tax reporting are important components of running a company. more >

Why It Pays to Outsource
Your Payroll

There's more to managing small business payroll than writing cheques and handing them out to employees on time. more >


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