Technology

By Andrew Wareing Business owners have a myriad of accounting software packages to choose from, but before making the investment, one may wish to conduct one's own needs assessment, says a computer consultant with Ross, Pope and Company in Timmins.

By Shirley Harasym Dating back to the early 1900s, news releases have been the oldest form of contact with the media, and are the absolute foundation of any publicity program.

By IAN ROSS A new alliance with a Mississauga-based software developer could open up new doors to bigger markets for a small northeastern Ontario high-tech firm.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE A new joint venture between Diversity Canada Foundation and Maplejobs Inc. has brought about a revolutionary new website tool for Northern employers to find prospective employees.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Successful negotiations with foreign distributors will land a northwestern helicopter kit company in the black with a record year in 2005.

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By IAN ROSS When Johnny and Maurissa Grano first launched Creative Odyssey 11 years ago, they had a difficult time getting anyone to take them seriously.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northern Ontario will always have remote communities, but they no longer have to be isolated.

The province has boosted its apprenticeship training program, and Northern Ontario is in on the action. Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Chris Bentley announced Aug. 26 his ministry will be spending $13.

By KRIS HARRIS Ontario consumers, have no fear.