Last Updated: May 2, 2011 3:16pm
Couple teams up to take a big bite out of the cooler industry
Like anyone who's spent time in northern Ontario, Rob Kelly has his blackfly stories.
Last Updated: May 2, 2011 2:52pm
Many use social media to make decisions
When I started my career in business, one of the first things I was taught was the theory that "knowledge is power." At the time, it was believed consumers needed to know an expert to make informed decisions. Possessing knowledge and expertise enabled businesses to grow and flourish.
Last Updated: May 2, 2011 2:45pm
Uh-oh moments test us
Oh, it's bound to happen. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it's about to happen, so be prepared.
Last Updated: April 27, 2011 6:37am
Talk now heads off future disputes
Six months before she died, Helen changed her will. That was 10 years ago.
Last Updated: April 27, 2011 6:36am
Bumpy ride expected for bonds
Fixed income investments -- savings accounts, bonds, mortgages, T-bills, guaranteed income certificates (GICs) and the like -- are typically viewed as safe haven investments by many investors.
Last Updated: April 25, 2011 8:25pm
Her business savvy bloomed at the tender age of seven
Shantal Feltham was seven years old when she made her first business deal.
Last Updated: April 25, 2011 8:26am
Hacked evidence not always admissible
There is a common-law rule that illegally obtained evidence is admissible in court no matter how it was obtained. But there are exceptions.
Last Updated: April 25, 2011 8:23am
Vital to cast informed vote
As we head into the final week of the federal election campaign, we want London voters to take a hard look at what we feel are some of the more pressing issues facing our country and what the various federal parties claim they will do about these issues if they were to be elected.
Last Updated: April 20, 2011 10:58am
Debt danger warning signs and solutions
If your debt load is heavier than you want it to be, you're not alone.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 9:06am
Change in tide long overdue
Cultural professionals from across Canada gathered last week in London to network and discover insight into the future of Canada's cultural sector.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 8:56am
A freak accident changed this busy career woman's life
Five years ago, Lisa Shackelton lived the frenetic life of a rising corporate star with a high-tech firm in Calgary.
Last Updated: April 14, 2011 12:12pm
Take time to tally tax trimmers
When it comes to tax credits, be sure you're getting all that should come to you. Start with this handy tax-trimming check list.
Last Updated: April 14, 2011 12:06pm
Planning needed during golden years
You've finally made it! You're retired.
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 8:11am
Clearly define social network policy
Whether you are willing to allow your employees to participate in social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or not, you need to draft an effective social media policy.
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 8:10am
Proposed merger needs our vigilance
Sure, the TMX (formerly TSX) is in Toronto and LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is in "jolly old" London, which means all of this talk of merger may seem far removed from the activities of business life here in London, Ont. But the proposed merger may very well impact us here and, indeed, all businesses in Canada if recently voiced concerns are not addressed.
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 12:22pm
Business hustle, wife's faith, pay off for engineering boss
For Mike Baldinelli, London was a fine place to kick a soccer ball, get an engineering degree and find a job.
Last Updated: April 4, 2011 9:11am
From gadget-tinkering kid to big-league scoreboard king
When Paul Hogendoorn watches the Toronto Maple Leafs or Dallas Cowboys play, he knows his company is keeping score.
Last Updated: April 4, 2011 8:45am
Giving gifts can be a bit complicated
Suppose you have sold your house and have purchased a much smaller home. You have accumulated a lot of silverware, dishes, furniture and works of art that you no longer need.
Last Updated: April 4, 2011 8:41am
Log-in demand crosses line
It not unusual for employers to conduct Google searches on prospective employees or check their public social media feeds. But prospective employer's requests for job applicants' social media log-in IDs and passwords crosses the line.