With the Winter Olympic Games just around the corner in February 2010, Canada is excitedly getting prepared to host the huge event. Taking place in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, the Winter Games are being held in Canada for the…
Recent reports have predicted that holiday shopping was bound to experience a decline this year as Canadians have been reeling from the effects of the nation's recession. And while spending on a decreased budget sounds like a sensible move for…
A new decade is almost upon us. What will you be doing to secure your business' success as we enter into 2010? At Synergy Merchant Services, it is not uncommon for us to hear from a business owner he or…
As Canadians get prepared for the holidays, many are excitedly looking forward to next week's large family gatherings, huge feasts and the giving (and receiving, of course) of gifts. Some are looking even beyond next week into the final week…
Trying to save money this holiday season? Well, take a page out of Santa Claus' book and make a list, making sure to check it twice. Quite honestly, you will likely check it more than twice if you are a…
At many workplaces, colleagues get into the holiday spirit by partaking in an annual tradition. Some call it "Secret Santa" while others refer to it as "Kris Kringle". Some simply call it the "Gift Exchange". No matter the name, participating…
This year, Canadians spent a lot of time worrying about the security of their jobs. Sadly, due to the recession, many lost their jobs to find that securing new employment was an extremely difficult task. Cutbacks and layoffs have been…
Sometimes we forget that the holiday season can be a very stressful one for many people. Having to deal with excess bills or perhaps even obnoxious family members may put a lot of individuals on edge. Today, the Toronto Sun…
It couldn't just be flurries, huh? We can't just have a light sprinkle of the white stuff to officially start off our winter season, can we? No. We here in the southern Ontario region usually get to enjoy a December…
It always good to have options, isn't it? Take dinner, for example. You may love Italian food, but what if it were the only type of cuisine available to you? You'd probably get sick of it. It's always great to…