Tips and resources for a Canadian small business to succeed online, covering all industries such as professional services, food and hospitality, creative arts, home improvement, retail and grocery etc. Find out how you can build and use your domain name, website and business email to create a secure and professional web presence.
Webnames.ca is committed to helping small business owners across Canada to overcome challenges with technical know-how, digital marketing and growth online through a series of insightful articles, tips and resources on this blog. At Webnames, we have over 20 years of expertise in enabling individuals and businesses make the leap online. Our in-house experts as well as hand-picked guest contributors have curated these resources to ensure that you get the best possible advice.
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Webnames.ca StaffAs a sponsor of the BCIC – New Ventures BC Competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate all the companies who have qualified for Rounds 2.5 and 3 of the competition. Rounds 2, called the Feasibility Test, ended on May 9th. Competitors in this round were required to submit a five-page response to specific questions about…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder Cybele Negris’ new article titled “Business technology travel checklist to keep you connected on the road” is out and available on the Business in Vancouver magazine. In this article, she talks about what business owners and executives need to know before embarking on a business trip abroad. Business leaders need to…
Webnames.ca StaffOn Tuesday, May 28th, Chris O’Neill, Managing Director of Google Canada will be speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade for ‘Google Canada: How people, ideas and culture can power an innovative nation’ and Webnames.ca is proud to be a media sponsor. Technology is changing at lightning speed, propelling businesses and consumers to change faster…
Webnames.ca StaffAs a sponsor of the BCIC – New Ventures BC Competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate all the companies who have qualified to proceed to Round 2 of the competition. Round 1, called “The Idea” ended on April 23rd, 2013, with 142 companies qualifying and progressing to the next round. The companies this year are…
Webnames.ca StaffHere are some tips from Webnames.ca to keep our clients aware of key tax information.Webnames.ca would like to remind everyone that British Columbia will be switching back from HST to the GST/PST tax system. While this transition may cause some confusion regarding, Webnames.ca would like to help inform clients of the up-coming changes. We would…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article titled “Sorting out the technology behind secure websites” is out and you can find it on the Business in Vancouver magazine. In this article, she explains to us the basics of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), how it works, and why online businesses should have them. According to…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article in PROFIT magazine is out, and she discusses How thieves can swipe your domain name. Having a domain name and a website are both essential to businesses today, and with that arises a potential liability to be aware of. Whether it be a past employee who has…
Webnames.ca StaffHST is out and PST is coming back to British Columbia on April 1, 2013. We would like to remind everyone that it is important to register early so your business is better prepared for the transition. Why you SHOULD register early: Gain knowledge of taxable and non-taxable goods Prepare your systems, and adjust them…
Webnames.ca StaffWinners of the 10th annual Successful You Awards were announced last night at an event at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. This contest recognizes the importance of BC entrepreneurs and their contribution to their local communities and around the world. There were about 450 people from the BC business community last night, a number…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article in Business In Vancouver is out, and she discusses ways to Prevent Your Intellectual Property from Being Hijacked. Having a domain name and a website are both essential to businesses today, and with that arises a potential liability to be aware of. Whether it be a past…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca is proud to be a community sponsor of Hacking Health, happening this coming weekend in Vancouver, BC. Hacking Health is bringing innovators, designers, and tech minded people to collaborate on finding altering solutions to real healthcare problems. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs to build on their applications and digital health software. This…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’s new article in PROFIT magazine is out and she talks about how to Get Ready for an Explosion in Domain Names. Hundreds of new domain name extensions are about to be launched in 2013, creating the largest land rush for domain names. A few years ago, the Internet Corporation…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article in PROFIT Magazine is out and she talks about how to avoid sending out digital junk. Technology has advanced to the point that it is amazing what you can do with your phone. QR codes (those bar code like boxes found on almost everything, everywhere) can be…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article in PROFIT Magazine is out and she shares her thoughts on the 5 Tech Trends to Cash In On in 2013. Technology has become so integrated with business and our personal lives that we now usually take it for granted. However, it is still important to monitor…
Webnames.ca StaffOver the past year, Canada has jumped to the No. 2 spot in the world for the number of hosted phishing sites (a 170% increase). Canadian small and medium enterprises (SME) are favourite targets of these cybercriminals because most do not have the required technical expertise or appropriate budget to protect themselves from these threats.…
