The British Columbia Registry Services have made some changes to how proprietorships and partnerships are registered. Form 2 and Form 3 of the Partnership Regulation have had the words "residential or registered address" removed and the address for a proprietor or partner is now defined to be a residential address only if the partner or proprietor is an individual.

Franchises are everywhere. Across Canada, franchises such as Tim Hortons and Subway exist in even the smallest hamlets. Many of these businesses do quite well for one simple reason: residents and tourists recognize the brands and choose them based on price and a consistent product; they know what to expect every time they visit a franchised business.

Critical to the success of many businesses is hiring and retaining the right employees.

It’s true that managers are busy, but when it comes to the overall success of a business, it is the job of the manager to make sure that he or she not only hire the right individuals, but also make the employees feel they belong in the organization. According to Lin Grensing-Pophal in her book Motivating Today’s Employees, arranging a warm, informative welcome will allow new employees to start off on the right foot.

If you have recently been to a place full of Gen Y people such as in a lecture hall full of undergraduate students, you’ve seen it; no matter which direction you face, there are dozens of laptop screens showing not the lecture materials, but rather Facebook, Twitter, or other popular social media.

There are many important things to consider when opening and operating your own business, but starting off with a realistic and well-written business plan is paramount to long-term success.

Whether you work for a nonprofit organization, hospital, faith-based organization, government agency, or university, you and thousands of other organizations likely have to compete for grants as a key component in fundraising and supporting your organization financially. Drafting a successful grant proposal takes time and effort, but with careful planning, the task need not be difficult.

Almost 11 million US businesses are currently owned by women; according to the Census Bureau, that’s 48 percent of all US businesses. It is predicted that by 2025, that number will rise to 55 percent.

As businesses try to stay competitive, there is a growing desire among employees to balance their work and personal lives. Working from home is one solution that is possible for many, and it can be effective too.