I posted an article today on at Examiner.com in an effort to show small business owners a variety of perspectives and expectations surrounding the proposed HST tax in BC.  The proposed tax easily passed the House of Commons yesterday and appears to be unstoppable despite public distrust and outcry.

Small business will be effected. The BC government insists this is required for the profitability of big business and citizens alike, and that they have mitigated the serious side effects predicted in other sectors such as health care and tourism.

I am providing this aggregate of resources in an effort to allow the reader to surmise the actual outcomes as you will.

Your comments are welcome.

How the new HST tax will affect your small BC business – My report on the story - Looking at the issue from various positions

Globe and Mail – HST: What you should know – interviews with financial experts about the effect of the HST on business, consumers, investments, etc.

Vancouver Sun: Large majority oppose the HST, poll finds – large majority opposes the tax

The Province: Ask the Experts About the HST – a panel addresses concerns and confusion about the HST

The Vancouver Board of Trade – Letter to the BC Finance Minister, Colin Hansen

Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association - BC's HST bad news for restaurants, consumers - The position of the CRFA and what their members can do.

CBC Survey of Restaurant Owners

Facebook Fan Club - NO TO GST

Videos

HST Tax Revolt BC Canada Votes 2009 - Interview with Canadian Premier

BC HST: How to Ease the Pain

What Does the BC HST Mean to Consumers - Exemptions PT 2.: BC government response to concerns

To our success,

Harmony Thiessen