Avoiding another Trans Mtn
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is overhauling how Canada assesses big energy projects in a bid to ensure new projects can get built without the government having to buy them to make that happen. The Liberal’s Impact Assessment Act passed second reading in the Senate last week but is widely expected to be amended […]
Blowback on Big Oil fight
The ski resort town of Whistler is learning that getting involved in the fight between environmentalists and oil companies can result in negative consequences. Part of CIBC’s annual investment conference to be held in the community next month has been scrapped after the town council took part in a letter-writing campaign demanding oil companies compensate […]
How to Handle Holiday Bonuses
Some companies have specific bonus plans — maybe for the whole company or maybe just for people in sales or management positions. Most smaller business, however, lack any sort of formal arrangement. That puts the matter in the hand of the owner, and sometimes the manager, as to whether to pay out anything, as well […]
4 Tips for Better Budgeting in 2019
Up there with losing weight and getting into better shape, saving money is a popular New Year’s resolution to aim for. And the key to saving money is none other than having a solid budget in place. If you’ve tried budgeting in the past but have failed at it, here are a few tips to […]
5 Ways to Cut Business Costs in 2019
If you run a small business, you’re probably aware that the less you spend to keep that operation running, the higher your profits stand to be. As the new year kicks in, it’s a good time to rethink your business budget and come up with ideas to cut costs. Here are a few ways to […]
34-year-old self-made millionaire: If you make $70,000, you could retire in 10 years—here’s how
In 2010, 24-year-old Grant Sabatier had just moved back in with his parents after bouncing from job to job and then getting laid off in the midst of the recession. With less than $5 to his name and only three months to find his own place, Sabatier knew he needed to get his finances back […]