There is absolutely no doubt that Ontario is the best place to start a business in Canada. It is the biggest local economy with close to 13 million and growing residents. It also has the highest per capita income in Canada. The business infrastructure is well established, making the business registration process much easier to execute.When you decide to incorporate a business in Ontario, you must decide whether you want a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a limited liability partnership. No matter which you opt for, I will help you navigate the Ontario business registration process in the next few sections.Naming Your Business in OntarioI will discuss registering both a sole proprietorship and a corporation in this section. If you want to run your business as a sole proprietorship you don’t need to formally register your business name. However, as a corporation you must go through the formal Ontario business registration process.Even as a sole proprietorship, if you are going to name your business anything other than your name, you will have to go through the formal Ontario business registration process. A business’ name is registered with the Companies Branch of the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services.As a business, you have to make a decision whether you want to incorporate in Ontario only or if you want to incorporate in Canada. If you want the latter, you will have to federally incorporate which establishes you as a corporation in all of Canada. For our purposes however, I will focus on Ontario business registration only, which is called a provincial incorporation that establishes and protects your business’ name in Ontario and Ontario only.WARNING: Be very careful when selecting a name for your business. No matter what business type you start, you cannot use any names that resemble any connection with any entity of the Canadian Government, a province, burrough, the Crown or any entity related to it, any municipality or any other form of legal entity. The only exceptions to this are explicit permissions obtained from the entity whose name is being used itself.Researching Your Business NameAlthough the Ontario business registration authorities will tell you if you have a business name identical to another existing one, they won’t tell you whether your name is similar to an existing one. Only you can do this by searching the business name database. Why is this important? This step is important so that you are not sued by an existing business for infringement of trademark.Searches can be conducted for $12 or less, online or personally by visiting the Companies Branch that is located at 375 University Avenue in Toronto. In addition, you should go through the Electronic Corporate Index to learn about the variations of your contemplated business name. You can also conduct your search online through a couple online resources that are endorsed by the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services. Two resources are the following:OnCorp Direct Inc.Cyberbahn Inc.If you are registering a corporation in Ontario, you must submit a copy of a NUANS report with your registration application. A NUANS report is a New Upgraded Automated Name Search report that helps ensure you are not overstepping legal boundaries when naming your business.The NUANS is a country wide business name registry, which will show all corporation business names in the country that resemble your chosen name (similar names). You can obtain a NUANS report through a “Searcher of Records” through one of many private providers that can be found in the yellow pages or on the internet.Filing for Your Business Name – What Do You Need?Like any other legal process, the Ontario business registration process involves some paperwork. If you’re incorporating a company, you must complete the articles of incorporation which is Form 1 defined under the Business Corporations Act.These forms are available online, in stores as well as through attorneys. This is a rather tedious process. An easier process is to file online through Cyberbahn Inc. or OnCorp Direct Inc. for a quicker process.As you can imagine, you need all your personal as well as business details when filing out the forms. You need the name of your business, address, the description of the business as well as your personal information where you can be corresponded with (send and receive mail).Keep in mind that you must have a physical address and not a PO Box. If you have partners, you must include all their information as well unless you have more than 10.Where to File Your Business NameOne of the reasons the Ontario business registration process is so much easier to execute is the number of access points available to you. For example, you can file your business incorporation paperwork in one of many locations.You can register with the public office of the Companies Branch. You can do this via mail or in person. You can get these forms from the office directly or from a Land Registry Office within the province. You can get your business registered for under $100 no matter which method you choose (normally $80 in person and $60 online).The main difference I can think of between registering in person or via mail is the time it takes for you to get your Master Business License, which is essentially the proof of your business’ registration. You get this immediately when you register in person, whereas you get it within 8 weeks if you register via mail. Online registration takes a couple days I believe.Obtaining Your Business LicenseOnce you have registered your business name, you will need the various licenses and registrations specific to your business operations. These are specific to the nature of your business, and have to be obtained and maintained in addition to complying with your Province’s and Canada’s laws.For example, if you employ a workforce, you will need Worker’s Compensation Insurance. This is just one example. Like I said, the licenses you need are specific to the nature of your business. to understand what licenses and registrations are applicable to you, visit the Government’s BizPal website which can help you determine what you need.The Ontario Business RegistrationOnce you have your business name registered, you must file for incorporation next. You will need a complete set of your Articles of Incorporation, a recent NUANS report that shows which names you searched for, a covering letter as well as the fee. The fee, if filed in person at the Companies Branch is $360. Electronically, the fee is only $300.But remember, all of the above steps must be completed before you start the business registration process.Ongoing Maintenance of Registration and LicensesThe Ontario business registration is good for five years, after which it has to be renewed. The tricky part is that the authorities do not send reminders as business registration is the owner or the Company’s responsibility.Other Important InformationThere are a few important things in addition to registering your business in Ontario that I want you to take away with you.Remember that you must re register a business after it has undergone change in ownership (buy / sell). A fee must be paid upon registration once again.It is also important to note that only certified or chartered accountants and practicing attorneys can establish a Limited Liability Partnership.It is also important to reiterate that, as I stated earlier, you cannot use a business name that resembles any legal entity / Government entity. When in doubt, always double check and obtain exclusive permission if you must. Failure to do so can result in fines and penalties of sorts.The Ontario Business Names Act can impose a fine up to $2,000 for individuals and up to $25,000 for corporations if you do not register your business or register it with one of the restricted names such as that with resemblance with a Government entity.Finally, you can contact the Ministry of Government services via their Companies and Personal Property Security Branch for more information on Ontario business registration matters. You can reach them at (416) 314-9151 or 1-800-565-1921. You can also write to them at:Companies and Personal Property Security Branch Ministry of Government and Consumer Services 393 University Ave., Suite 200 Toronto ON M5G 2M2I hope this comprehensive guide helps you as you register your business in Ontario. The process is not too complicated, but it is important to execute all the steps in the process methodically to ensure your Ontario business registration goes as smooth as it can.All the best to you and please let me know if I can help you in any way.

Have you ever thought of becoming a professional spray tanner but don’t know where to start? Use the following as a guide to get you off to a quick start.1.Increase Your Knowledge And Expertise In The Spray Tanning Industry.
If you are just a beginner obviously you are going to need to increase your knowledge. Here are just a few questions you will need to know. What is spray tanning? How does the skin change colour? How long does the tan last? What are the Golden Rules to make sure the tan lasts as long as possible? What solution should you use? What type of machine should I purchase? What are the risks associated with tanning and what is the best technique to use. In my eBook I answer all these questions plus many more.2.Determine What Type Of Spray Tanning Business You Want To Operate.
Determine if you will operate as a mobile spray tanner, a home business or a fixed beauty salon. You can also consider operating as a home based business that offers mobile tanning. This ensures you are covering many client’s needs and wants. There may be clients that don’t drive or have children and can’t leave the house. There are some things you need to consider for these types of businesses.3. Understand The Correct Business Licenses And Business Registrations You Will Need.
Your business will require different types of licenses and registrations to run successfully and legally. This may take time to register your business and obtain all the correct licenses. Once it is all set up you won’t have to think about it ever again. Take your time and don’t rush this process. You don’t need a contractor or beauty license to operate a spray tanning business in most countries (please check your countries qualifications). You will need to decide on a business name and register the name with your local Department of Fair Trading. You will need to register an Business Number with the taxation office.4. Develop A Business Plan To Start Your Road To Success.
The most crucial part of any successful business is the planning stage and must not be overlooked. A business plan will be your road map to how you expect to succeed and how you will measure your success. Take time developing a business plan and write it down and refer back to it. This is not a race, it’s a real business that you would like to profit from so take your time to plan your business. This is where small business go wrong. They don’t take the time to develop a written business plan. The business plan is also very important if you need to borrow money from a bank, it shows the profitability of a business prior to committing to invest, it will address any issues of the business, it includes clear guidelines for the operation of the business, it shows clear direction of the business and how to maintain focus!5. How To Develop Exceptional Customer Service Skills And Gain Credibility So You Stand Head And Shoulders Above Your Competitors.
In spray tanning people are your business. Without people you wouldn’t have a business. Customer service is essential to a successful business and should be taken very seriously. When customers are unhappy with your products or service, the person they speak to can make the difference between a happy customer, and an ex-customer. Word of mouth is one of the best forms of advertising as it is free. The spray tanning business relies heavily on word of mouth so developing exceptional customer service skills is paramount to your business!6. Purchase The Right Equipment.
When starting your own spray tanning business it is so important to have the good quality equipment suitable to the type of business you want to operate. It is important to purchase your equipment off a legitimate supplier who offers a warranty or guarantee. Let’s investigate the different types of equipment you will need for your spray tanning business:- Spray tan machine: There are a few different types of machines. Some are large which means you cannot easily use them for a mobile business. Other machines are light weight suitable for a mobile operator or home based business.- Automatic Spray Machine: If you want to run a fixed spray tanning salon you will also need to consider whether you would offer automatic spray tanning booths for your clients.- Pop Up Tent: You will definitely need a spray tan tent even if you are tanning from home, going mobile or tanning in a fixed salon. The pop up tent will stop the overspray of solution going everywhere and there will be less solution to clean up.- Color/Solution: The solutions have come along way since the days when tanning would turn your skin orange. The solutions have advanced as there is more information and education about spray tanning. There is much more equipment to consider for example towels, spray tan remover, products to compliment tan, hair nets, g-strings, sticky feet, nose plugs, masks etc.7. How To Advertise Your Business That Could Literally Make You Hundreds Of Profits. When starting a business, advertising and promoting is crucial to the success of your business. Advertising doesn’t have to be expensive with a bit of work and creativity there are a number of ways you can advertise your business. Make sure you remember to budget for advertising and promoting in the business costs.- Advertise A Grand Opening In The Local Paper With Special Offers To Good To Refuse.
– Create Your Own Flyers And Business Cards. (You can create free business cards at vistaprint.com).
– Design Your Own Business Website.
– Approach Local Modeling Agencies, Acting Schools And Casting Agents.
– Contact Your Local Photographers.
– Organise A Spray Tan Party.
– Advertise At Bridal Expos To Offer Spray Tanning Hens Parties Or Specials For The Bridal Party.There are hundreds more ways to attract clients through advertising and most of it is FREE advertising you just have to get out there and approach other businesses and people. Find out more ways to advertise in my spray tanning eBook.You don’t necessary need to go and pay thousands of dollars to learn how to spray tan at a private college. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to get set up and start spray tanning. There are training manuals out there that will teach you everything you need to know and more.Learning how to spray tan has been fun, inexpensive and easy to do. I love my new all over brown glow that I can have anytime I want without having to go to the salon. I can get my tan in the privacy of my own home!If you are interested in learning how to spray tan then I highly recommend you check out the link below.

Communication is the lifeline of every organization. Imagine the damage to your business without a secure and reliable communication network. Since its invention, the telephone has historically been the centerpiece of communication. People can communicate in real time without physically traveling for face-to-face meetings.As communication technology has grown, new means of communication are being adopted in every enterprise. Today communication can be achieved using a broad range of facilities including voice, video and data communication through fixed and wireless devices. The instantaneous and critical nature of communication has forced managers to watchdog the health of a network with more powerful monitoring and management applications.Traditional call accounting software is being revamped and updated to incorporate a complete umbrella of tools to track and analyze traffic from various sources including instant messaging (IM), email, voice mail, call center automated call distribution (ACD), interactive voice response (IVR) and call detail record (CDR) statistics.Call accounting has given way to more powerful siblings that offer complete communication management solutions (CMS). These new systems consolidate reporting of various facilities into one logical solution. CMS systems are generally web based and SQL database driven to take advantage of remote and multi-user access. Managers are able to get a much better handle on corporate communication network security, performance and misuse. Companies that adopt communication management systems realize up to 30% savings on monthly telecom expenses in addition to enhanced productivity.Most legacy call accounting systems are reactive solutions. They can only report activity that has already taken place. Modern solutions are completely integrated with manufacturer hardware to provide “as it happens” response for emergency and security notification.Communication management systems can reduce telecom spend by pinpointing billing errors, identifying network inefficiencies and curbing misuse. Billing errors often account for up to 10% of a corporate telecom budget. If left unchecked, billing errors can eat away at the bottom line.Corporations concerned about securing sensitive data require monitoring solutions that highlight possible breach from would be spies, hackers and malicious personnel. CMS systems can trace obscure or unusual behavior and alert authorized personnel.Many corporations can derive huge returns by managing their communication networks properly. Productivity can increase up to 50% by systematic tracking of communication logs. Some estimates have put productivity loss at 20 minutes to 1 and one half hours per day per employee due to abuse of communication facilities such as non business telephone calls, email and internet use. The cost to a corporation can be staggering if left unchecked.The analysis of communication facility logs can be important in optimizing and provisioning of IP PBXs, VoIP services, wireless equipment, multi-party conference and other call handling applications. CMS systems can act as a means of consolidation with mergers, acquisitions, and new technologies creating non-uniform networks. The “new call accounting” remains a core weapon in the arsenal of all telecom and IT managers. A powerful CMS system can unify communication management under one umbrella.Shadow CMS by RSI is a powerful system that facilitates communications management from various telephone systems and IP switches. Modules include call accounting, hotel billing, guest tracking, traffic analysis and web call management. The system is completely scalable from a small office to a global multi-site environment.RSI is recognized as an industry leader in the field of communication management. The communication management product portfolio includes tailored integration to the most popular switching and network manufactures. RSI has been granted Nortel Developer Partner status with recognition for its core portfolio as Compatible Products. RSI is a Cisco Technology Partner, Siemens HiPath Ready Standard certified, Avaya DeveloperConnect Member, Mitel MiSN Member, Adtran Complementary Solutions Provider, ShoreTel Technology Partner, NEC Univerge Partner and Alcatel Applications Partner.