(Photo Credit: Muskokagirl) Most people view vacation homes as places of relaxation from urban life, especially during hot, humid summers. They are places where family members and friends get together and spend quality time with each other. If you are planning on purchasing a vacation home, a News Canada article, Cottage Ownership: Know What You're Buying, outlines factors to consider before making a purchase. […]
(Photo Credit: Picserver.org) If using credit cards or debit cards to buy items or pay bills, it is important to be aware of the risks related to electronic forms of payment. In the past, credit or debit card information was copied and counterfeit cards were produced. Today, new electronic chips have reduced counterfeit card transactions […]
(Photo Credit: Ibrahim.ID) By Elle My dad and his business partner owned a small import/retail business in the city’s core. They imported and sold Chinese artifacts, furniture, paintings, fabric and traditional Chinese dresses (Cheongsams). Their client base grew […]
Market Research with Library Resources Toronto Public Library provides information in a variety of formats. These include downloads and ebooks, DVDs, articles and online research. Additional help is available by consulting a librarian in the branch, calling Answerline (416-393-7131), or by using our email or online chat service, Ask a Librarian. You can also Book […]
Mike Brcic, 2015 TPL Entrepreneur in Residence, has completed his residency at the Toronto Public Library. Mike Brcic, 2015 TPL Entrepreneur in Residence Before leaving, Mike recommended a list of books for aspiring entrepreneurs. The […]
Starting a Small Business in Canada Toronto Public Library provides information in a variety of formats. These include downloads and ebooks, DVDs, articles and online research. Additional help is available by consulting a librarian in the branch, calling Answerline (416-393-7131), using our email or online chat service, Ask a Librarian. You can also […]
(Attribution: Evan-Amos via Wikimedia Commons) Potato chips are a favourite snack of many people. Do you know how they were invented? In the summer of 1853, George Crum began cooking at Moon's Lake house, a resort in Saratoga Springs, New York. At that time, conventional fried potatoes in the United States were thicker and meant to be […]
(Image courtesy of Sharon Drummond posted on flickr.com on January 16, 2012. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license) The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) works to protect and inform consumers of financial services. They are at the centre of the national effort to improve the financial literacy […]
For those thinking of selling a property, curb appeal is an important factor to consider. A well maintained lawn indicates that the owner cares about the property. A recent article Sell You Home Sooner with these Effortless Landscaping Tips (Source: http://www.newscanada.com/en) outlines several tips by Michelle Sordi at Husqvarna that may help homeowners with landscaping. Here are […]
The Toronto Public Library has titles related to Canadian securities law and regulation. What's Next for Canada? Securities Regulation after the Reference, edited by Anita Anand, discusses the future of Canadian security markets and the regulatory framework within which they operate. For years, the merits of and necessity for a national securities regulator in Canada […]