Canada’s economy is deeply rooted in entrepreneurship, with family-owned and privately held businesses leading the way in job creation and economic diversification over decades. Now, Canada stands at a critical juncture: the successful transfer of ownership and leadership of small […]
Some people think that debt is a dirty word. Whether it be personal debt or business debt, it has some negative connotations. When you run a small business, debt is typically part of your financial life plan. While debt often […]
As of December 2019, there were 1.25 million employer businesses in Canada. Of these, 1.2 million, or 98% were small businesses. Small businesses are the largest employers in Canada. Yet it is amazing how many businesses do not do any […]
Most people are aware of the importance of financial life planning for their own personal affairs. Few understand it in the context of a small business. Some are aware of business planning like marketing and budgeting but many are not […]
This past weekend, a tradition in a town where our northern office is located, changed hands. I had the pleasure of assisting a client, a young couple, in acquiring a business of their dreams. A popular, well-known, and well-structured restaurant. […]
