One of the most important things to remember when it comes to the world of food packaging is that what may seem obvious to those of us in the industry can be a revelation to those working outside of it. That’s due in no small part to the fact that for as ubiquitous as food ...

If you’re a business owner, chances are you’re somewhat of a go-getter. You have passion for your work. Your business is your baby, and you’d do anything and everything to make sure that it thrives. The lucky business owner has a team of employees that share some of their passion. These employees believe in the ...

When it comes to running a successful business nowadays, one of the most important factors will be having constant access to information and adequate communication between yourself and every member of your team. Luckily, modern technology has made this easier than ever with new and exciting innovations constantly making their way into the industry. However, ...

Many people still don’t understand what a second mortgage is. The term itself is admittedly somewhat confusing. A second mortgage is not a mortgage taken on a second property. In fact, it’s another  mortgage secured by the same property which already has an existing mortgage. It can be hard to determine if taking a second ...

According to a recent survey, most professionals are judged by their workplace organization. With current open office plans in most companies, it is impossible for one to hide their workspace from other workmates. These reports indicate that office clutter negatively affects the productivity and motivation of workers in an organization. Since the performance of a ...

If you just walk or ride around your city, you will surely be able to see many examples of sheet metal ornaments. Metal roof shingles, metal statues, sheet metal cornices and other decorative elements are all around us. But have you ever wondered how these elements were created?

Across Canada, all three levels of government are offering startups and students, post-secondary institutions and philanthropic organizations innovation grants, funds that can change the world. For years, innovation grants have been able to allow individuals to pursue their ideas, objectives and avenues to improve the marketplace, help the consumer or create a live-saving device. Innovation ...

Picture this! You have gone to extreme details to manufacture a quality product that customers love. You have subjected your product to stringent testing procedures to ensure the final product is of the highest quality possible. To get your ‘masterpiece’ to the end user, there is one more hurdle you must overcome: shipping. Which is ...

The economy is booming: consumers are spending, businesses are expanding, and investors are looking to drop a large pile of capital on a worthy company. Despite the immense level of debt hanging over the heads of those in the public and private sectors, it feels like the economy is really revving up for the first ...

There is no way for you to know whether your employees recycle or not when they are at home. However, you can try to make sure they will use the recycling stations you have placed in your office. Here are 8 tips to convince your employees to recycle.