Hi all, This column is from today`s edition of The Province (Vancouver/BC). An inspiring story. http://www.canada.com/Poppy+seller+betters...3168/story.html Keith

Hi all, An article from The Edmonton Journal. Excerpts: Feel it? Suddenly, there`s a buzz in the air. Alberta`s big, bad oilsands are back in vogue. Oh, don`t get too excited -- or aggravated, depending on how you feel about North America`s biggest, messiest industrial project. The oilsands...

Hi all, An article from The Edmonton Journal - http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Re...9556/story.html Keith

Hi all, I was recently looking at some GST registration documents and I referred to `GST/HST Memoranda Series` (2.1 Required Registration) for guidance. In the Memoranda under `Definition of Person` reference is made to the following categories of `Person`: Individual or Sole...

I agree with Wade 100%. Based on the posts I`ve seen there are a lot of "seminar grads" (as Don would say) on the loose. Keith

Thank you to all of you for your feedback and additional insights and information. It is much appreciated. Keith

Hi all,At the REIN A.L.I.F.E. conference last weekend the presentation on Landlording Secrets consisted of two booklets, the first of which was, "Marketing 201". Don`s and the booklet`s emphasis was/is to impress upon us the critical difference between Features (tell) and Benefits (sell). A...

Hi all,The following is based on an article in the June 30 - July 6 edition of Business in Vancouver (www.biv.com). [You must be a subscriber to access the article.] The author is Thane Stenner, the founder of Stenner Investment Partners within GMP Private Client L.P...

Hi all, An article from the June edition of Alberta Venture magazine. Excerpts: With a plan bordering on economic alchemy, Thane Hurlburt will not only generate revenue from refuse but help solidify southern Alberta`s status as a hub for the alternative energy industry. This summer...

Hi all, During Benjamin Tal`s presentation at the June BC REIN workshop (June 4th) he made the following comments: "Velocity of money is going down because of a lack of consumer confidence. When confidence comes back the velocity of money will increase, inflation will increase and interest...

Hi all, You might find the following information from the June edition of Alberta Venture magazine useful. Excerpt: Have you always just assumed you`re working in the best place for your business? Ever considered a move? Planning to open a new location, start up a business or buy an existing...

Hi all, An article from the June 20th edition of The Globe and Mail (Report on Business). It discusses the US market in general and the Phoenix market in particular. Excerpts: Greg Swann should be happy with what he is seeing in the Phoenix housing market. Mr. Swann is a real estate agent...

Hi all,I am aware of, but not too familar with, the Social Media and Social Networking Sites available on the Internet. I listened to a free one-hour teleseminar this morning by David Riklan, the founder of www.SelfGrowth.com, [which is apparently the #1 self improvement website on the Internet...

Hi all, This article is from the June 13th edition of the Vancouver Sun. Excerpts: Our cities are in the early stages of a "revolution" in urban design, dramatic change driven by the needs of ever-increasing numbers of aging citizens. From strategically placed benches to special training...

Hi all, I read this article in the June 13th edition of the Vancouver Sun. Excerpts: The government looking at expanding a pioneering scheme in Flint, one of the poorest US cities, which involves razing entire districts and returning the land to nature. Local politicians believe the city...

Hi all, This may be of interest to some of you. http://www.cch.ca/newsletters/TaxAccountin...e2009/Index.htm Keith

Hi all, An article from the May 20th edition of The Vancouver Sun. Excerpts: Nobody likes such fees, of course, but they only really become an issue when they start driving business away. What`s new is that first nations are now being recognized as a level of government -- whether de facto...

Hi all, An article from today`s edition of The Globe and Mail (Report on Business - Property Report). Excerpts: Finding financing for commercial real estate seems to have become much like a game of musical chairs: When the music stops, there just are not enough seats to go around. With...

Hi all, An article from today`s edition of The Province. Excerpts: The City of Abbotsford finds itself facing a classic Catch-22 as it attempts to accommodate robust population growth. Opportunities for expansion to the east are inhibited by Sumas Mountain, where costs of installing...

Hi all, http://www.westerninvestor.com/articles/articlesMB.html Keith