Entrepreneur

When giving away the farm makes sense

A dairy farm owner wanted to hand the operation to his son. But the two argued often, and dad wondered if they shared the same goals.

By Suzanne Sharma |December 3, 2012

4 min read

Estate Planning

Get owners to consider succession

Succession planning is essential to a business’s survival. Once your client’s ready to talk about letting go, help him identify his successor. This allows an aging owner to retire on short notice; for instance, if a sudden health issue arises.

December 3, 2012

3 min read

Industry

IT sector to receive millions in funding

Early-stage IT companies in Canada will receive $100 million in funding.

November 30, 2012

1 min read

Planning and Advice

Secure your data

With more info online, your practice and clients could be at risk.

By Lionel Cochey |November 22, 2012

4 min read

Ontario hikes insurance premiums on small employers

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be increasing mandatory insurance premiums on small business employers, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Read: CFIB tackles small business regulatory costs For a small trucking company with five employees, this could mean an extra $394, bringing total 2013 premiums to $16,532. A small roofing […]

By Staff |October 25, 2012

1 min read

What’s the cost of employee benefit plans?

Many employees place almost as much value on workplace benefits as they do on salary. In a 2011 survey asking Canadians if they’d forgo them for a $20,000 raise, 56% said they’d keep their benefits.

By Stuart Foxman |October 18, 2012

2 min read

Canadian entrepreneurs plan to hire

Almost one-third (29%) of Canadian entrepreneurs plan to add staff in the next year, up from 25% in 2011, reports RBC. However, finding qualified candidates is rough—32% of small biz owners say it’s their top challenge. Read: 4 ways to help small biz clients And 68% plan to invest in their businesses within the next […]

By Staff |October 17, 2012

1 min read

Entrepreneur

When giving away the farm makes sense

Get owners to consider succession

IT sector to receive millions in funding

Secure your data

You can’t write off adultery

Dealing with indirect taxes

Kitchen confidential

Ontario hikes insurance premiums on small employers

What’s the cost of employee benefit plans?

Canadian entrepreneurs plan to hire