Canadian Tire profit dips
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. reported a dip in its fourth-quarter profit compared with a year ago, as it took a one-time charge related to its financial services deal with Scotiabank. The retailer says it earned a profit attributable to shareholders of $254.3 million or $3.99 per diluted share for the 13-week period ended Dec. 29, […]
Warren Buffet’s company takes new stake in Canada’s Suncor
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed a quarterly update on its holdings Thursday Billionaire Warren Buffett’s company has taken a new stake in Canadian firm Suncor Energy and trimmed its huge Apple stake. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed a quarterly update on holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it owned […]
Gross Income 101
THE INCOME YOU EARN AND the amount that ends up in your paycheck can be very different figures. That’s because your gross income is not equal to your net income. “Welcome to America. You’d better understand how the (payroll) system works,” says Mark Fried, author of “Road Rules to Retirement: Set Your Destination Enjoy the […]
Everything Your Small Business Needs to Do Online
Most small business owners know they need to have a website, but many don’t take full advantage of all the digital opportunities available to them. This puts them at a disadvantage to larger rivals that boast a robust digital presence well beyond a website. Do this first Before you worry about all the other opportunities […]
Should Your Small Business Expand?
If you’re a small business owner with a single location, you have complete control over your business. As you get bigger, however, it can be harder, if not impossible, to oversee every situation personally. If you add a new location or even just expand your current one, you may have to trust others to run […]
30% of Employees Feel Undervalued at Work
In today’s competitive job market, it’s more crucial than ever to make sure your employees are reasonably content where they are. And that means helping them feel appreciated, no matter what role they play within your organization. In today’s competitive job market, it’s more crucial than ever to make sure your employees are reasonably content […]