RedFlagDeals.com: Small Business Deals http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/ en alau@clearskymedia.ca Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T23:49:00-05:00 New Articles on Personal/Small Biz Tax Planning, Updated Credit Card Comparison Charts & More! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/-ril9aTc2Bc/ By Category, Financial Services, Home & Garden, Small Business, By Store, Other just involve finding shopping deals. You want to make sure you're planning well for the future as well. We've got some new feature articles and updated content to help you do just that!

First, Bennett Gold LLP, Chartered Accountants has provided us with new articles relating to Personal and Small Business Year-End Tax Planning. One geared toward small business, Small Business - Start Year-End Business Tax Strategizing: Act Now! and the other is for for personal tax planning -- Lower Your 2009 Personal Tax Bill: Lend, Transfer, Split and Contribute. There's also a handy article for homeowners that explores the dilemma of paying down a mortgage or contributing to a RRSP. It's called A Homeowner's Dilemma: Diversify, Reduce Risk and Increase Wealth.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs looking for more guidance can also check out Bennett Gold's BusinessCast.ca, which is a podcast aimed at entrepreneurs.

Elsewhere, there have been updates to Denis Agar's popular No Fee Credit Card Rewards Programs Comparison. Find out which credit card will get you the most bang for your buck this holiday season! You can also use RedFlagDeals.com's Credit Card Comparison Tool to help you in your search.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-20T18:49:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/new_articles_on_personal_small_biz_tax_planning_updated_credit_card_compari/ Dell: Logitech Alto Cordless Laptop Stand + Wireless Keyboard still $39.99 http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/XjEogAv5lYc/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Small Business, Students, Holiday Gift Guide, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Dad, Gifts for Mom, By Store, Dell.ca, Free Shipping November 20 Update: The Logitech sale has ended, but the Alto Cordless Laptop Stand and Wireless Keyboard is still selling for $39.99. There's no word how long it'll last though.
Originally Posted November 18: As part of a sale on Logitech products this week, Dell.ca has the Logitech Alto Cordless Laptop Stand and Wireless Keyboard $39.99 with free shipping! At this price, it is cheaper than you will find at other retailers (check with PriceCanada.com). Don't forget to factor in the savings from free shipping, too.

The Alto stand props up your laptop for more comfortable viewing and of course, provides you with a full size keyboard for more convenient typing. It also has a USB hub built in. Conveniently, the Alto Stand and Keyboard folds up neatly (much like a laptop would) when you're done with it or need to take it with you. A hands-on review at tech.yahoo.com has this to say: "it's making a huge difference on my ergonomics when I use my laptop at my desk... It's quite surprising, and I will definitely be using the Alto on a daily basis."

At its usual price of $60-$100+, The Logitech Alto Cordless Stand and Wireless Keyboard might be a little too pricey for some, but at $39.99, it sounds like very reasonable way to boost comfort and productivity when using a laptop.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-20T17:13:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/dell_logitech_alto_cordless_laptop_stand_wireless_keyboard_3999_more_logite/ Dell.ca: Trendnet GREENnet 10/100/1000 8 Port Gigabit Switch $29.99 + Free Shipping & More http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/yDL52ijd5Ks/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Home & Garden, Small Business, By Store, Dell.ca, Free Shipping networking sale, Dell.ca is featuring the Trendnet TEG-S80G GREENnet 10/100/1000 8 Port Gigabit Switch for $29.99 with free shipping. This is the price we've only seen during Dell Days of Deals events! Among other things, the TEG-S80G has power saving features and supports jumbo frames -- very impressive at this price point.

If you compare prices at PriceCanada.com, you'll find that other retailers are selling this for $43 or more at the moment, and that doesn't factor in shipping costs.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-20T14:47:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/dellca_trendnet_greennet_10_100_1000_8_port_gigabit_switch_2999_free_shippi/ SPONSORED: Upgrade to Moneris and Get Up to $500!* http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/SnoRotREDqk/ By Category, Small Business, By Store, Other
And with up to $500 in your pocket when you sign up, there’s no better time to make the move to Moneris.

Visit www.moneris.com/RFD or call 1-866-473-2820.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-20T00:01:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/sponsored_upgrade_to_moneris_and_get_up_to_500/ NCIX.com Pre-Holiday Savings Week - $8 Ground Shipping http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/tBu9LNV0Yeg/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Small Business, By Store, NCIX.com Pre-Holiday Savings Week and they are offering $8 ground shipping on orders under 50lbs. Here are a few of the notable surprise specials: You can see all of the items on sale here.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-18T21:12:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/ncixcom_pre_holiday_savings_week_8_ground_shipping/ RedFlagDeals.com Canadian Black Friday Coverage Begins! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/xY9W49J-52A/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Financial Services, Home & Garden, Small Business, Sports & Fitness, Students, By Store, Other, Spotlight the big American shopping occasion, but with online shopping here to stay and all kinds of retailers looking for a reason to hold a sale, Canadians will certainly be able to join in on some of the fun. To kick things off, we've opened up our Black Friday 2009 in Canada deals forum. We've also got a Black Friday and Cyber Monday Primer article that gives a quick overview of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Canada as well as some shopping tips for the occasion.

We're already seeing a little bit of Black Friday coupon activity, and hopefully more deals will follow.

Bringing Canadians hot deals and shopping information is why we're here, so check back often for coverage of Black Friday offers that are accessible to Canadians!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-18T18:43:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/redflagdealscom_canadian_black_friday_coverage_begins/ Amazon Kindle (6”, Current Generation) now ships to Canada for ~$311 US all-in from Amazon.com! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/AbAhM9HJSLc/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Home & Garden, Small Business, Students, Holiday Gift Guide, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Dad, Gifts for Mom, By Store, Amazon.com Amazon Kindle has finally been made available to Canadian and international customers through Amazon.com. It'll cost you $259 US, and an additional $21 for shipping and $31 in import fees. Many eBook readers sit in the $250 to $400 price range, so the Kindle at $311 US all-in is not an unreasonable price,

If you're not familiar with it, the Kindle is Amazon's very popular e-book reader. This is the new generation model that can access 3G, EDGE, and GSM networks (letting you download books wirelessly). The Kindle is capable of holding approximately 1500 non-illustrated books. You can find e-books in many places and at varying costs -- Amazon.com has over 300,000 titles available for purchase, and Project Gutenberg has over 25,000 copyright-free e-books available at no charge, for starters. It'd make for an impressive gift for gadget and book lovers alike!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-17T11:27:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/amazon_kindle_6_current_generation_now_ships_to_canada_for_311_us_all_in_fr/ Vistaprint.com: Good Savings on Holiday Cards & Postcards (inc. Photo Cards @ 22¢ US Each for 50) http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/rri_ARPAkOA/ By Category, Home & Garden, Small Business, By Store, VistaPrint.ca, Scarlett, Living Space great seasonal offers from VistaPrint.com. The 4x8 Photo Cards can include as many as six images and they're $3.99 for 10. Prices go down to 22¢ each when you buy fifty. The 5x7 Holiday Cards are $4.99 for 10 -- but if you buy 50 cards, they're just 41¢ each! Those are both excellent prices for fully-customized photo cards.

Other options include foil-accented cards, caricature cards and postcards. For the photo cards, you'll be able to upload up to six photos and arrange, add, or change them until you're happy with how the card looks. All this and they're as low as 22¢ a card if you're buying 50? Sounds pretty sweet!

Shipping for a sizeable order of cards ran just under $7 to Toronto. All prices are in USD.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-16T17:13:44-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/vistaprintcom_good_savings_on_holiday_cards_postcards_inc_photo_cards_22_ea/ Updated Free Shipping List and Updated TFSA Product Comparison http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/hNuzfM1_6VM/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Beauty & Wellness, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Financial Services, Home & Garden, Small Business, Sports & Fitness, Students, By Store, Other, Spotlight List of Retailers with Free Shipping and our Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Product Comparison.

The List of Retailers with Free Shipping now includes over 75 retailers that offer free shipping in some capacity. We've got the necessary details -- minimum spending amounts, in-store pickup options, and more.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-16T14:21:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/updated_free_shipping_list_and_updated_tfsa_product_comparison/ 10% off Canadian Stamps at Rexall/Pharma Plus http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/cHpfB9KVI54/ By Category, Home & Garden, Small Business, By Store, Rexall, Scarlett, Business Life local Rexall or Pharma Plus store. They go on sale a couple times a year and with the holidays coming up this is perfect for those that mail out cards. It's great if you're a small business as well, since you're bound to mail out cheques or invoices, but there is a limit of 3 per customer. It's on the front page of the flyer that runs until November 20th and in our checking, it's available nationwide.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-15T13:04:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/10_off_canadian_stamps_at_rexall_pharma_plus/ RedFlagDeals.com Holiday Guides: Online Sale & Clearance Sections + Holiday Gift Guides http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/eWKAvFnhnUY/ By Category, Financial Services, Home & Garden, Small Business, By Store, Other Holiday Guides!

We're kicking things off with comprehensive lists of Online Holiday Gift Guides as well as Retailer Sale and Clearance Sections from online retailers that sell to Canadians! Both lists are a great starting point for your holiday shopping and we've even broken them down by popular categories -- computers & electronics, home & garden, apparel, entertainment, and health & beauty -- to make things easier.

Keep an eye out, as we'll have other handy holiday resources soon -- compilations of shipping deadlines, holiday store hours, and more!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-14T17:53:01-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/redflagdealscom_holiday_guides_online_sale_clearance_sections_holiday_gift/ TradePub.com: Free Lambers CPA Review Special Edition Study Guide http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/z1zF46hOP3A/ By Category, Freebies, Small Business, Students, By Store, Other free Lambers CPA Review Special Edition Study Guide. After you complete a very basic form you'll be sent a link to download the exam preparation materials. It covers the following areas:
  • AUDIT
  • BEC
  • FAR
  • REG
It looks like the book version of this study guide goes for about $11 on Amazon.ca, making this a very helpful freebie indeed!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-12T13:07:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/tradepubcom_lambers_cpa_review_special_edition_study_guide/ 3-Month Audible.com Audionbook Subscription + 2GB Philips MP3 Player for $55 US http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/DwNK_Tu7O08/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Small Business, By Store, Other, Scarlett, Escapes, Entertainment (Scarlett) AudibleListener Gold membership for 3 months at $14.95 US per month and they'll give you a free 2GB Philips Spark MP3 Player for a $9.95 US shipping and handling fee. The Gold membership comes with one audiobook credit each month, member discounts for other audiobook purchases, and a free daily audio subscription to either the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal.

Add it all up and that's $54.80 US for 3 audiobooks, 3 months of the audio New York Times or Wall Street Journal, and a 2GB Philips MP3 player. How does the Philips Spark measure up? Surprisingly well actually. It's a small 1.75" square and 0.5" thick device with a 1.5" OLED color display, FM tuner, and built-in voice recording. It sells for $39.99 US and up elsewhere right now and CNET has a quick review where they gave it 3.5/5.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-08T15:51:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/3_month_audiblecom_audionbook_subscription_2gb_philips_mp3_player_for_55_us/ Free Career Resources: 2010 Salary Guide, Word/Excel Quick Reference & More http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/ovS3LNfdYOU/ By Category, Freebies, Small Business, Students, By Store, Other interesting freebies at OfficeTeam.com. OfficeTeam is a large temporary staffing service for administrative professionals.

You can request for a variety of guides to be mailed to you directly (yes, Canadians are eligible). Some of the items of interest include a 2010 Salary Guide, a Word/Excel Quick Reference, an A to Z Business Etiquette Guide, and more. For something to read right away, they have a short PDF eBook called Earning the Recognition You Deserve that you can download.

Finding a career, maintaining a career, and advancing a career are challenges that a lot of people have on their minds right now. It never hurts to check dig around for some extra resources -- especially free ones.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-03T21:54:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/free_career_resources_2010_salary_guide_word_excel_quick_reference_more/ Free American Sign Language Tutorials/Lessons Online http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/KSV7I01vhHo/ By Category, Entertainment, Freebies, Home & Garden, Small Business, Students, By Store, Other American Sign Language University, you'll find a lot of free resources for American Sign Language. This includes plenty of tutorials, quick lessons, and courses -- everything you need to start learning sign language. The site is operated by William Vicars, an Asst. Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies at California State University.

Some good places to start include "Lesson 1" or "First 100 Signs". Very cool!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-22T13:01:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/free_american_sign_language_tutorials_lessons_online/ Apple: New iMacs (inc. 27” model with IPS 2560x1440 display for $1799), New Mac mini & More http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/MQe858zY1XM/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Small Business, Students, By Store, Apple.ca, Free Shipping Apple took the wraps off new revisions of the iMac, Mac mini, and the MacBook (non-pro).

We'd say the biggest changes come to the iMacs, which now pack 16:9 widescreen LED-backlit IPS panels. In that department, we think the $1799 27" iMac with a 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo Processor, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, and Radeon 4670 is is actually a pretty appealing deal. An LED-backlight 27" IPS display with staggering resolution would surely cost a pretty penny, so we consider that a big part of the price tag. The actual computer hardware isn't too shabby either.

Elsewhere, the Mac mini has gotten some hardware upgrades (faster Core 2 Duo processor, more RAM, and bigger hard drives). Apple has also introduced a Mac mini server, which omits the optical drive and instead, allows for a second hard drive. The news on the MacBook front is less exciting -- it gains unibody construction but uses white plastic instead of aluminum like the more expensive MacBook Pros.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-21T13:41:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/apple_new_imacs_inc_27_model_with_ips_2560x1440_display_for_1799_new_mac_mi/ Amazon.com: Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset $31.49 US (~$45 Shipped) http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/Dp0HXbUD95k/ By Category, Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Small Business, By Store, Amazon.com Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset is currently $31.49 US. After shipping and an import duties deposit, you're looking at a final price of about $45 US.

This is noteworthy for a few reasons. First, as we've mentioned before, the Ontario law against hand-held cellphone use while driving will come into effect on October 26! Second, this same Bluetooth headset is selling for much more ($90+) from Canadian retailers (compare prices with PriceCanada.com). And third, the Canadian dollar is doing extremely well, so shopping online at American retailers is a very good option right now.

As for the headset itself, it has an average rating of 3.5/5 based on 242 user reviews. It can be used in stereo mode for music, and mono mode for calls.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-16T16:41:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/amazoncom_plantronics_voyager_855_bluetooth_headset_3149_us_45_shipped/ TradePub.com: Free Book Summary of “The Myth of Multitasking: How ‘Doing It All’ Gets Nothing” http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/iQJ5_cx87Tc/ By Category, Freebies, Small Business, Students, By Store, Other
Rigth now, you can request a free book summary of The Myth of Multitasking: How 'Doing It All' Gets Nothing Done by Dave Crenshaw. You will have to provide some basic personal information, but that's normal for freebies of this sort.

The full book would run you $13.57 US at Amazon.com, where it also happens to have a high rating of 4.5/5 based on 25 user reviews. If you're stretched for time already, it makes even more sense to check out a free book summary of this title!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-13T18:40:01-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/tradepubcom_free_book_summary_of_the_myth_of_multitasking_how_doing_it_all_/ Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Virus, Spyware, Malware Protection http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/PU5fRVF6XOA/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Freebies, Small Business, By Store, Other, Scarlett, Business Life free anitvirus packages and spyware detectors with Microsoft Security Essentials. It's a new, and free security package that includes virus, spyware, and malware protection all in one for Windows PC users. The early reviews are quite positive with Ars Technica being very impressed with the lightweight and unobtrusive installation:

"It should be noted that MSE is very small; the installer sizes range from just over 4MB to under 9MB. The installation is also very quick and the program's folder takes up only about 13MB. MSE sports a single tray icon (hidden by default in Windows 7) that indicates it is running. The software doesn't add any browser toolbars, desktop gadgets, or additional bloatware during installation."

Free and lightweight? Sounds like it's worth a try.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-03T08:23:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/microsoft_security_essentials_free_virus_spyware_malware_protection/ Freebie: New Canada Specific Trade Magazines @ RedFlagDeals.Tradepub.com http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestsmallbizrss/~3/xEG4QVBirPw/ By Category, Computers & Electronics, Freebies, Small Business, By Store, Other RedFlagDeals.TradePub.com, which is a free trade magazine service, has introduced some new publications that are geared specifically toward Canadians.  Subscriptions are free provided you belong to a relevant industry.  Here’s a look at 4 Canadian-only publications.

  • Canadian Electronics: This magazine keeps readers informed about news, products and service developments in the industry. Technology feature sections include both applications stories and product announcements in segments such as power supplies, connectors, wire and cable, test and measurement, switches and more.

  • Plant Engineering and Maintenance: This is a magazine for industrial engineers, plant operations and maintenance professionals. Gain insight on how to increase manufacturing production and equipment uptime, integrate new technology, reduce operating costs, manage groups of skilled professionals in an industrial setting and encourage career development.

  • EP&T - Electronic Products and Technology: This publication provides technical information and product news, application articles and design tutorials. All areas of electronics are covered in the editorial content and the information is combined with regional reports, industry trends, distributor and representative news and news on environmental compliance concerns.

  • Canadian Metalworking: This publication provides readers with technical information, how-to-articles, technology updates. It’s a valuable resource when making purchasing decisions about machinery and services to improve your business.

TradePub also has other useful features like whitepapers, podcasts, free business book summaries, and assorted downloads.  Have a look around and see what you can do for your business!



Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-01T15:36:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/new_free_canada_specific_trade_magazines_redflagdealstradepubcom/