From time to time, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog discusses the crazy weather that is often a topic of conservation at water coolers across Canada. For example, who knew that the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia would require…
Okay, so it's March. By now, it's no longer “the new year” but instead we are firmly planted into 2010 with the expectations that last year was...well, last year. Most Canadians are hoping that what happened in the past will…
Football players have the Super Bowl. Hockey players have the Stanley Cup. Baseball players have the World Series. Restaurant owners have The CRFA Show. The ultimate annual event for members of the food and foodservice industries returns to Toronto's Direct…
Last year, daily news about the nation's financial status was consistently bleak. In 2010, stories about Canada's economic recovery appear to be more frequent. A welcome sound to the ears of entrepreneurs across the country, the idea that the economy…
Back on December 3rd, 2009, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog discussed the impending implementation of Harmonized Sales Tax in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. Already in effect in other parts of Canada including Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick…
Yesterday, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog discussed the positive impact that the 2010 Winter Olympic Games is having on the Canadian economy. Helping with the boost of a number of industries throughout the nation, hosting the Winter Games is proving…
With the 2010 Winter Olympics in full swing, most Canadians are reveling in the fact that much unlike the 1988 Games held in Calgary, Team Canada is achieving impressive results. As of this writing, Canada sits fourth, behind only France,…
On February 10th, we blogged about the benefits of buying a franchise. With notes from Business.com's Nate Waymire, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog worked to highlight some of the attributes that make purchasing a franchise a wise choice for entrepreneurs…
Over the past year or so, Canada has dealt with a struggling economy that saw the loss of many jobs and the downsizing and closing of many businesses. With the nation now seeing the beginnings of an economic recovery, there…
With the 2010 Winter Olympics in full swing, most Canadians are reveling in the fact that much unlike the 1988 Games held in Calgary, Team Canada is achieving impressive results. As of this writing, Canada sits fourth, behind only France,…