Small businesses will get a helping hand with some key expenses under Canada’s 2009 budget, which calls for $30 billion in economic stimulus—because part of that money will go to tax breaks that make it cheaper for businesses to invest in computer technology.

In the past, the Canadian government has required that assets be depreciated over their useful life. For computers, that could be many years.

Under Budget 2009, any computer equipment purchased between January 27, 2009, and February 1, 2011, can be fully depreciated in the first year of use.

This reduces the cost of computer ownership, making it easier for small businesses to acquire the e technology they need to stay competitive in today’s challenging economic environment.

As a result, now might be a good time to consider upgrading your computer technology. Learn more…

The Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint are amazing tools to improving the way your company works. Take a little time each month to learn more and soon you’ll be looking more professional, getting more done and working better with your team. This month’s highlights;

Spotlight Word: Make a Check
List If you just need a checklist that you can print, you can make a list where each item has a check box that you can check off on paper. You can also create a list of check boxes and check off items electronically by opening the document in Word. Learn how…

Spotlight SharePoint: Introduction to Versioning
When versions are tracked for lists or libraries, revisions to the items or files and their properties are stored. This enables you to better manage content as it is revised and even to restore a previous version — for example, if you make a mistake in the current version. Versioning is especially helpful when several people work together on projects, or when information goes through several stages of development and review. Learn how…