It's no wonder that Synergy Merchant Services works so diligently to support small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. According to a recent report issued by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, small businesses are most likely to maintain their staff,…
This past Saturday, Canada celebrated its Tax Freedom Day. To those of you scratching your heads wondering if you've missed the opportunity to go shopping tax-free, you can think again. Not to worry, you didn't miss any super sales this…
The Synergy Merchant Services Blog has been keeping a close eye on the Canadian economy for several months now. Coming out of a recession, Canada has proven to be a world leader when it comes to rebounding from the global…
What would you do with an extra $20000 in your bank account? Many people would go on vacation. Some would buy a new car. Others would invest it. Those “others” are more than likely entrepreneurs of some kind. Most business…
As the world is well aware, oil continues to be pumped into the Gulf of Mexico. This horrible disaster, which began with an explosion at a BP oil rig off the coast of Louisiana on April 20th, has been spewing…
At the beginning of May, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog began discussing a topic that continued to make mainstream headlines all throughout the month. Now, as we begin the month of June, that massive oil spill in the Gulf of…
In past installments on the Synergy Merchant Services Blog, we have discussed the major impact that the internet has had on advertising. By today's standards, if you are not being represented online, it is as if you are not being…
Back on February 18th, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog commented upon the Ontario government's refusal to sanction the hugely popular sport of mixed martial arts as a legalized sport in the province. Meanwhile, the sport's largest and most successful company,…
It's not uncommon to see a penny on the sidewalk. It's just as normal to locate pennies in between seat cushions. These days, pennies are either forgotten about or perhaps, used to fill up charity tins at your local convenience…
It is hot in Toronto! And for the most part, Torontonians don't mind one bit. Approaching the end of May, Canada's largest city is still celebrating one of its mildest winters ever. In what appears to have foreshadowed more warm…