Northbridge Consultants is the industry leader in maximizing monetary gains for Canadian Businesses through the Federal SR&ED Program. We accomplish this by identifying more SRED-eligible projects, and by supporting our clients every step of the way (from the time we… Read more »
NorthBridge Consultants’ Canadian Business Blog is dedicated to bringing businesses news and information to help companies identify and access the most appropriate government funding programs.
We offer opinions and insider information that can provide a pulse on government initiatives, the health of the Canadian economy, and firsthand thoughts from Canadian business owners.
Surviving Foreign Competition
Aggressive offshore competition isn’t new to us here. Let’s face it – it can be tough to survive when products similar to yours can be purchased for a fraction of the price from a company that doesn’t even operate in… Read more »
Upcoming Seminar
Join us on February 11th, 2010 at the Thornhill Golf and Country Club for a complimentary breakfast and an introduction to the SR&ED program. Learn how you can benefit from a program that annually provides over $4 billion to companies… Read more »
Upcoming Changes to the SR&ED Program
A press release has been issued about some upcoming changes to the SR&ED program. A few points mentioned by Minister Blackburn today, while addressing the 13th Annual Tax Practitioner Information Session, relate to upcoming changes to the SR&ED program: starting… Read more »
What about failed projects?
We often tell people that failed projects are embraced by the SRED program, and sometimes it can be a little hard to understand exactly why. I mean, isn’t the program meant to promote innovation, and to encourage technological development? If… Read more »
Trailblazing or Treading Water?
With 2009 officially over, it’s time to look back on your year. While there’s no argument that this year was a hard one, the best thing you can do for yourself (and your business) is to consider your year from… Read more »
Canada’s Anti-Spam Bill
It looks like Canada’s finally getting onto the Spam protection bandwagon – and about time, if you ask me. Bill C-27 will now be debated in the Senate, after being passed by the House of Commons. This bill states that… Read more »
Your Marketing Mix – The 4 P’s
When starting a new business or creating a new product, few people seriously consider what the correct steps to doing so is. Many people assume that if you produce something and ship it to stores, it will sell. What they… Read more »
Recovery of Economy
According to a release from TD Economics today, the world economy is expected to expand by 3.8% in 2010. While this is positive, they also mention that the road to recovery will not happen easily, or overnight. While the recovery… Read more »