Why Your Logo Should Feel Familiar When Customers Need You

When customers need a service, one business may simply feel familiar. Here’s how repeated exposure and consistent logo design can contribute to that feeling.

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November 4, 2026

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The Ultimate Guide to Painting Company Marketing, Sales and Growth (2026)

A practical guide to painting company marketing and sales, from attracting profitable residential and commercial work to improving estimates, referrals and growth.

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October 20, 2026

Marketing4 illustration of a contractor beside a board showing a pickup truck, enclosed trailer, power tools and skid steer for the proposed Productivity Mega Deduction.

New Equipment, Trucks and Tools: What Canada’s Investment Tax Changes Could Mean for Contractors

Could your excavator, work truck, trailer or tools qualify for Canada’s proposed 100% tax write-off? A contractor-focused guide to CCA classes, vehicle restrictions and actual savings.

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October 1, 2026

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How Canada’s New Investment Tax Rules Could Apply to Service Businesses: 10 Practical Examples

Ten practical service-business examples of Canada’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction, from floor scrubbers and excavators to computers, restaurant equipment and vans.

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September 29, 2026

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A 100% Tax Write-Off Doesn’t Mean You Get 100% of Your Money Back

What does Canada’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction actually save? See a $50,000 equipment example, the difference from old depreciation rules, financing and cash flow.

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September 23, 2026

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What Business Purchases Qualify for Canada’s New 100% Tax Write-Off?

Which business purchases qualify for Canada’s proposed 100% write-off? Compare equipment, computers, vehicles, software, renovations and everyday expenses.

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September 17, 2026

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Canada’s New 100% Business Investment Write-Off: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Canada’s proposed 100% business investment write-off explained for small businesses: qualifying equipment, exclusions, tax savings and the September 2026 effective date.

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September 17, 2026

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How Much Should a Service Business Spend on Marketing?

How much should your service business actually spend on marketing? A 5% starting point can work well, but the bigger issue is how you manage that money. Here’s a practical Marketing Reserve system that helps prevent both overspending and underspending.

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September 13, 2026