November
30

High turnover hurts small businesses

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A high turnover rate is never any good for a business, but for a small business, it's effects can be devastating. A recent report by the Toronto Star said that a high turnover rate affects employee morale, reduces productivity, increases training and hiring costs and takes owners away from day-to-day responsibilities.
Small business owners in the [Read More]

November
29

Pennachetti suggests 1.95 percent property tax

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Joe Pennachetti, Toronto's city manager, recently recommended that the city increase property taxes by 1.95 percent, up from Mayor Rob Ford's goal of a 1.75 percent tax.
For small business owners in the Greater Toronto Area looking to skip out on costly property tax, self storage units are available. These units do not have property taxes [Read More]

November
28

Startup Canada offers advice to stimulate small business

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Startup Canada recently presented in the Centre for Social Innovation, offering plans on how to increase job growth, stimulate the economy and encourage innovation.
Small business owners looking to cut costs should consider running business operations out of Toronto public storage. Cheap units are available to supplement the high price of office space. 
“It’s our job to [Read More]

November
28

Toronto’s small businesses benefit from Argo’s championship

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The Toronto Argonauts Grey Cup victory in the Canadian Football league and the celebrations following have boosted small businesses in the Toronto area. More than $100 million was contributed to the local economy and small businesses were the primary benefactors, according the Toronto Star.
Small business owners in the area should make sure they are prepared [Read More]

November
27

Toronto Argonauts Day declared by city officials

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The Toronto Argonauts recently won the Canadian Football League championship with a win over the Calgary Stampeders, and in celebration, the Grey Cup parade is in full swing.
Individuals in the Toronto area are encouraged to utilize self storage for their sporting goods and equipment, especially for items that are only used for a few months [Read More]

November
27

Networking crucial for small business owners

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Canadians are turning to owning their own businesses more everyday as online tools are providing help on endless levels.
Small business owners in the Toronto area are encouraged to use self storage to free up space in the office, helping to streamline operations and make space more organized and clean when conducting business.
Entrepreneurs are also reminded [Read More]

November
26

Small business owners need a plan to sell before retiring

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Small business owners preparing for retirement need to have a plan laid out when selling their businesses.
Entrepreneurs who are undergoing a move should consider running business operations out of a self storage unit, to replace the high price of office rent with the low price of a storage facility.
Larry Wasser, entrepreneur at the Rotman School [Read More]

November
26

Most Toronto residents say they are prepared for disaster

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A recent Forum Research poll indicated that 59 percent of Toronto residents believe they are well prepared for a natural or man-made disaster, like a hurricane, flood or fire.
Those in the Toronto area should consider self storage as a valuable way to prepare for such events. Storage containers are available to keep valuables and critical [Read More]

November
21

Self storage helps free up space and streamline office operations

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There are a wide range of reasons why someone might utilize self storage.
Self Storage units are commonly used  for those who are moving homes and are in need of storage units to help make a move as easy as possible, while others use the containers to keep items out of the way while undergoing renovations [Read More]

November
20

Toronto water prices to increase

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Water rates will be going up in Toronto starting January 1, after the city council's executive committee agreed to the 9 percent increase, the Toronto Star reported.
Homeowners looking to free up space in a cheap way should consider self storage in the Toronto area. Units are available to keep valuables secure. Document storage is also [Read More]