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 Top of everyone's to-do list: Overcome Canada's skills crisis
Businesses are keenly aware of their employees' role in their success. They know that having the right people is critical to their very survival.
Overcoming Canada's critical shortage of skilled labour tops just about everybody's to-do list. Many Chamber of Commerce members believe that finding staff with the right expertise and training is their greatest challenge. Continue reading
Get Youth Working! Program Extended
The program has been extended to March 31st, 2013, and the hiring incentive has been increased to $2,800 for up to 3 employees per employer.
This program, funded by the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, offers employers a $2,800 hiring incentive to hire eligible youth 15 to 29 years of age. Additionally, employers may request up to $1,000 to purchase training for the newly hired youth.
The Program is open to BC employers and youth who meet specific eligibility criteria: see if you qualify by visiting their website.
Music Licencing and Your Business
The value of music to business owners is obvious. It sells ideas, services and products and in many cases is integral to their success. When music is performed or communicated to the public, the people who write and publish these songs must be compensated for it.
In Canada, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), is the organization responsible for the licencing of publicly performed music. Find out what the requirements are for your business.
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