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Wednesday
April 21, 2010
Google AdWords Computer Lab
* Set up a Google AdWords account
* Establish the right ad serving geo-target for your business
* Set up a budget that you feel comfortable with
* Set up campaigns and ad groups
* Write hard hitting ad copy
* Drive traffic to specific pages on your website
* Monitor and adjust your campaign as it grows
Time:
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location:
Small Business Centre
Cost:
$35+GST
Registration Deadline:
Monday, April 15th
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NETWORKING | 
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Palasad Billiards
Come and join us in the Palasad's Airstream room for pizza, wings, and of course networking with new contacts!
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Address:
Registration Deadline:
Monday May 3, 2010
To Register
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MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE |
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As of March 31, the Ontario minimum wage increased by 75 cents to $10.25 per hour. | |
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LONDON BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Welcome to the April 2010 issue of the Small Business Centre Newsletter.
On July 1st, 2010 the Retail Sales Tax and the Goods and Services Tax will be combined into a single value-added Harmonized Sales Tax. The Ontario Government has introduced this change to encourage economic growth and prosperity.
Your business will experience an immediate bottom line effect with the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax. How you prepare now will not only mitigate this effect but assist you in taking the right steps to maintain profitability and reduce administrative headaches. In this issue of our newsletter, we provide you with a checklist that will get you started on the right path.
To make sure we are adequately addressing the effect the HST will have on your business, we are planning more seminars and more information sessions before July. Check our website regularly and keep reading our newsletter for seminar dates.
Maja Pental
Business Information Advisor/Newsletter Editor
e-mail: mpental@sbcentre.ca |
| Clients in the News... | |
 The following clients have recently been featured in the local media. Congratulations!
Where: The London Free Press, Biz Monday
When: February 22, 2010
Who: Ryan Keleher, Andrew Beedle, Lorne Friesman, Nicholas McDonald of LaMoot.ca
LaMoot is a new social networking website where individuals, restaurants and businesses interact to help people plan their social lives. For more information visit LaMoot online.
 Where: The London Free Press, Biz Monday
When: February 22, 2010
Who: Andrea Tierney of Karma Fitness
Karma Fitness has opened its doors to welcome women of all shapes, ages and sizes to enjoy a workout like no other. Located in the heart of downtown London, Karma Fitness specializes in Cardio Hoop, Hoopdance, Zumba and Bellydance classes. Visit their studio at 186 King St. (Lower Level) or http://www.karmafitness.ca for more info.
Where: The London Free Press, Biz Monday
When: February 22, 2010
Who: Ricardo Lopez of il Tenore Restaurant
il Tenore is a new Dundas Street restaurant that has both music and art on the menu. il Tenore's menu features Mediterranean and Latin American dishes. The restaurant also functions as a gallery with a monthly art show. For reservations call 519.438.2416 or visit http://www.iltenore.ca
Where: The London Free Press, Biz Monday
When: March 22, 2010
Who: Alex Kappos of The Real Food Catering Co.
The Real Food Catering Co. offers a nutritious lunch program at a variety of London elementary schools. Parents can go online and order lunches for specific days for their children. For more information visit www.therealfoodcateringcompany.ca
If you are a Small Business Centre Client and have been featured in the media recently, we would like to hear from you so we can pass it along. Send details to mpental@sbcentre.ca and we may include it in our next newsletter.
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| Are you HST-ready? |
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Checklist for Ontario Small Businesses
 On July 1, 2010, the existing provincial sales tax (PST) and the federal goods and services tax (GST) will be replaced with the federally-administered Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario. The HST rate will be 13% (8% going to the province and 5% to the federal government). To assist you, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has prepared a checklist of areas that you may need to address, as well as highlights of the general transitional rules. Given that the HST rules are complex and will affect various business sectors differently, this checklist should be used as a general guideline, designed to complement information provided through your accountant, the Canada Revenue Agency or the Ontario Ministry of Revenue.
| | New Legislation Tackles Workplace Violence and Harassment | |
Workplace Violence law comes into effect June 15th
 Workplaces with more than five regular employees will be required to have all the necessary policies, programs, measures and procedures in place in order to be in compliance with recent amendments to the Ministry of Labour's Occupational Health and Safety Act (Bill 168 - Violence in the Workplace). For more information, consult following resources: - Bill 168 Legislation
- The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) - Know Your Obligations. Understand the Requirements.
- MyWebCollege.com a Division Of MH NewMedia - On-line training, templates, and general information.
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| BizPaL |
The online Business Permits and Licences Service
 Starting or expanding your business often requires many permits and licences from different levels of government.
BizPaL is a convenient, time saving online service that will help you figure out what permits and licences you need from the government of Canada, the Ontario government and participating local governments.
Click here to access BizPaL.
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