Young cowgirl Kashley Seitz, 6, of High River, Alta., practices her rope technique before going onstage at the Calgary Stampede on Sunday July 11, 2004.Jeff McIntosh
Here are some story highlights from the past week in Your Business. Click through to the main web page to read our columnists, view archives of discussions, and connect through social media.
Dangerous temptation? Don't withhold the GST: Bar operator learns the hard way that it's best not to go into denial about remitting taxes when cash is tight.
'Marketing cowardice:' fearful state of existence: In a guest column, Ryan Caligiuri argues everyone wants to be unique but very few companies are willing to do what it takes to achieve it.
One way to prove your firm's got the goods: Private companies that set up a rigorous board of directors can benefit from financial expertise, strategic insight and 'instant credibility.'
Military dream becomes product reality: Robert Reeve came up with the idea for his longer-lasting hand sanitizer as a new recruit in the Canadian Forces.
Ontario art school leader comes full circle: Even as a child, Sara Diamond led the educational world. She's still doing it.
Smaller firms give CIBC thumbs down: poll: Bank ranks last in a CFIB poll measuring services for smaller businesses, while credit unions earn top grades.
Bruce Mau uses design to create positive change: Internationally recognized innovator, with offices in Toronto and Chicago, applies design process to business, institutions, events.
How Spin Master gets hottest toys to market: Updated inventory infrastructure allows Toronto toy maker to react quickly - before merchandise goes from hot to not.
Eco-smart before it was cool: Ben & Jerry's started off being a good neighbour, then put social responsibility front and centre, says co-founder Jerry Greenfield.