I remember in the 90’s when during the tech boom there were countless new programs and technologies being introduced. Silicon Valley was the Mecca for all tech companies. Everybody thought that they had the new and best thing that would… 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.
Using SR&ED to turn R&D into a profit centre
The SR&ED program offered by the provincial and federal governments is an under-used and even more under-utilized program. According to the CRA there are currently, in Canada, only about 50% of eligible companies taking part in the SR&ED program. In… Read more »
5 Reasons why you need SR&ED for your Food Manufacturing Enterprise: A first person account
by: Arnold Strub, MBA. Entrepreneur-in-Residence, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Strub’s Pickles had already been a successful small business for 75 years when we were first contacted by an SR&ED consultant. We had the usual skepticism about the program;… Read more »
Why do you need an SR&ED Consultant?
Nortel is in the news again! A giant in the IT Industry and Canada’s one time largest employer have been force to sell off it’s assets due to bankruptcy. This time it is their wireless network infrastructure to Nokia Siemens… Read more »
Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing
We’ve spoken a bit about continuous improvement on our blog, but we haven’t yet talked about WHY exactly it is important for manufacturers, and how exactly you can apply it to your business. As a brief reminder, continuous improvement is… Read more »
10 Quick Tips to Cutting Costs on the Road
Sometimes, travel is necessary for your job – especially if you work in sales, or are an executive of a national company with a number of different locations. While travel costs can add up quickly, there are some easy ways… Read more »
Helping you capitalize on your innovation
Join us on July 9th for a complimentary breakfast seminar! Seminar will be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club – stay after our seminar for “Tips for a Golf Pro” on the driving range. Are you aware of how best… Read more »
The June Thaw
Living in Canada, in almost every province, we are all very familiar with the January thaw. It is that wonderful time in the middle of the winter when the snow banks melt and you hope that it might not snow… Read more »
Good Documentation in SR&ED Claims
Thorough documentation is a necessity when making an SR&ED claim. Good documentation proves to the CRA reviewers who are looking into your claim that you have done all the work to get through the technical obstacles that you claim to… Read more »