CANNES—British film production company Pinewood Shepperton will ask the British government to allow it to double the size of its main studio, the home of James Bond, after local authorities twice rejected its expansion plans. Ivan Dunleavy, chief executive of Pinewood which is Europe’s largest film studio, said it was disappointing the local council...
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Organizations are no longer limited to using PCs or even laptops. Mobile devices,such as smartphones and tablets, are fast becoming part of the SMB workplace. With the increased availability of cloud services, business applications no longer need to be on-site to address various business needs. The variety of available technology allows SMBs to cherry-pick...
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You may think you’re finished with your 2012 taxes because the April 30 deadline has passed and your refund is in the bank. But the Canada Revenue Agency is just getting started. The CRA assessed 13.4 million returns between mid-February and May 9, about half of the returns it will process for 2012. The...
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Company blogs were once seen as a niche communication vehicle for those wanting to create more authentic messages from their leadership. More recently blogs have become a vehicle for showcasing thought leadership and generating engagement at all levels. Whatever the reason a company might blog, one thing is certain – having a company blog...
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It wasn’t long ago that the Canadian dollar was one of the world’s most robust currencies, and that exposure to the weak U.S. dollar was a risk to be avoided. Now, there’s a different type of currency-related risk that should be top of mind. That is, the very real risk of short-changing yourself as...
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In this excerpt from Essential Tax Facts by Winnipeg author Evelyn Jacks, she offers these six essential tax facts. Have a tax-efficient plan: People who become wealthy follow a consistent, purposeful process for thinking about their earning and savings. Cut withholding taxes: Employees should complete the TD1 Personal Tax Credit Return and its sister,...
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The Toronto Stock Exchange surged ahead Friday, encouraged by gains from the U.S. markets, after data showed the world’s largest economy may be in recovery. “We continue to grind higher here,” said Jason Hornett, a portfolio manager with Bissett Investment Management. “People continue to be more and more optimistic here in North America and...
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The Toronto Stock Exchange surged ahead Friday, encouraged by gains from the U.S. markets, after data showed the world’s largest economy may be in recovery. “We continue to grind higher here,” said Jason Hornett, a portfolio manager with Bissett Investment Management. “People continue to be more and more optimistic here in North America and...
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After more than a week of relentless criticism, Mike Jeffries, chief executive at U.S. clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, finally responded to criticisms that he only wants to sell clothes to skinny, attractive people. “A&F is an aspirational brand that, like most specialty apparel brands, targets its marketing at a particular segment of customers,”...
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MONTREAL—Alcoa will eliminate about 500 jobs by permanently closing two potlines this summer at its smelter in Baie-Comeau, Que., while also delaying construction of more efficient facilities at the smelter for three years. The company said Thursday that the job cuts will be made through retirements and attrition at the smelter, which currently has...
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