Small business

Small business sentiment improves in November

Small business optimism improved in November, and for the second month in a row, led by increased confidence in Ontario, Alberta, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador. The latest Business Barometer from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) showed a gain of two points, up to 59.3 out of 100. “After a summer of discontent, […]

By Staff |November 30, 2017

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Tax News

How to keep passive income to proposed $50K threshold

How business-owner clients can plan for Finance's proposed measures

By Justin Bender |November 24, 2017

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Industry

Tax items to discuss with clients before year-end

Before Dec. 31, bring up these tax tips

By Staff |November 2, 2017

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Industry

OSC announces experts for SME committee

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has a new membership for its small and medium enterprises committee (SMEC). The SMEC advises OSC staff on matters related to SMEs, including the development of associated policies and practices. Read: Small biz braces for headwinds SMEC members also provide input on regulatory approaches to capital raising in the exempt […]

By Staff |November 1, 2017

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Small business optimism up slightly in October: CFIB

Small business owners’ outlook improved in October after declining for four straight months thanks to improved sentiment in the agriculture, resources and retails sectors, according to the monthly index from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The organization’s Business Barometer is based on a national survey of 727 small business owners. The index moved […]

By Staff |October 26, 2017

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2 ways for business clients to thrive

Your business-owner clients need to figure out how to harness technology as well as leverage Canada’s shifting labour demographics, suggests a BDC study. (Registration is required to download the study.) One reason for this, the study reveals, is businesses that have embraced digital tech have not only improved their customer experience (49%) but also boosted […]

By Staff |October 16, 2017

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Finance’s proposal would overturn settled law: lawyer

The comment period for Finance’s proposed tax changes for businesses is officially closed, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he’s open to making changes to the proposal. Read: Urgent: Talk to business clients ahead of income sprinkling measures While critics contend the proposal hurts middle-class business owners, it could also overturn decades of settled law. […]

By Staff |October 6, 2017

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Small business

Small business sentiment improves in November

How to keep passive income to proposed $50K threshold

Tax items to discuss with clients before year-end

OSC announces experts for SME committee

Small business optimism up slightly in October: CFIB

Tax proposal summary: what’s in, what’s out

Tax proposals modified to allow $50K in passive income

2 ways for business clients to thrive

Small biz braces for headwinds

Finance’s proposal would overturn settled law: lawyer