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Does your business take payments? If so, you need to be caught right up on the current laws regarding privacy. Simple mistakes of omission can cause you serious problems, so take some time and do your due diligence.

We’ve moved past the “cash, credit, or cheque” system of doing business. Today's digital commerce offers countless payment gateway systems and merchant accounts., but so many options can be daunting. A little planning and research can go a long way.

Everyone thinks they're a good driver. But if you're going to be a Pro, it helps to be trained by the best.

Update , update, update! When it comes to your Wordpress, it's a mantra to live by. Updating your Wordpress is the simplest step you can take to maintain your site's security.

See-Scape definitely isn't your average bar! The Toronto favorite is the brainchild of owner/operator Sara Nguyen, a young woman first-time entrepreneur who took some pretty wild ideas and brought to fruition a really unique neighborhood haunt.

As someone who's spent more than his fair share of time in pubs, I might be biased. But Brian McKelvey's artistic renditions of downtown streetscapes - and in particular, their pubs - warm me like dram of whiskey in front

One of the biggest drawbacks to getting involved with certain sports is the hassle of storing the equipment. Think about surfing, for example – where the heck are you going to keep that giant board? Especially if you happen to

All exercise is good, but not all workouts are created equal. Mark Goodman has taken a rather scientific approach to creating his awesome Cardio High workout program. He's taken the most heart-healthy bits from a variety of exercises and worked with

Every now and then here at Behind the Business, we interview someone with an idea so brilliant and simple that it makes us sit and pause, thinking to ourselves, 'why didn't I think of that?' Maybe it's because I'm a

Today's Behind the Business story is one that never fails to make me smile! I talked to Taryn Kukle, the mastermind behind Fit Girls, a fantastic fitness program that is targeted to girls between the ages of 8 and 14. Fit

Everyone needs to take some time to recharge and unwind every once in a while – not to mention unplug from technology! San Francisco's Orange Sky Adventures has got you covered. This unique startup makes it easy to plan

So, has anything got you stressed lately? Anything at all? These days it seems impossible to not be worried about something, whether it's in the news or in your own backyard. But while it does seem like the world is

Jeff Mechali is an entertainer who's hit on a truly unique style for getting the party fired up. His combination of live drumming and pulsating DJ sounds has revolutionized the party scene and his growing roster of unique talent promises

I love potato chips more than the next guy, but it's not a great snack for every day. Julie Bednarski just might have the answer to what I'm looking for. She's the founder of The Healthy Crunch Company, and they're

As a hirsute man, I appreciate people that take the time to craft products designed to keep the glory under control. Dan & Jeff Jordan are the founders of Toronto-based Griffin brand beard products, and they're doing the lord's work

When I was a kid, my job around the house was to cut the grass. It's not that I was particularly good at it, and though I actually did end up doing it for a summer job during University, I

The typical dad on TV or in the movies is often a bumbling but harmless dodo who means well but needs help when it comes to family stuff. As a dad of two little kids myself, I know there are

Can a toy store be more than just a toy store? At first blush, Rose & Rex is clearly atypical - look elsewhere for the latest superhero stuff - but the difference goes deeper than the elegance of handmade construction.

Over the years doing these Behind the Business features, we've heard some pretty unique origin stories. But I never thought we'd count 'being gifted chickens' as inspiration for launching a new company.

Tease Tea is a young company that aims to introduce pleasure drinkers to the amazing range of teas available around the world, and to show that tea is more versatile, flavourful and interesting than even tea-lovers might've thought. We interviewed