The tech industry is often characterized by significant M&A activity. Given the economic climate, interest rates, and solid markets, it is predicted that strong deal making activity will continue into 2020. Though there was some undeniable volatility as a result of political and economic uncertainties and the negotiations of major international trade deals, M&A activity ….
5 reasons why your family needs a financial advisor
If you think that the effect of your financial life remains within the confines of your bank account, think again. A study[1] has recently proven that the perception of financial wellbeing (that is, feeling secure about the current state of your finances, and the future) can affect you equally as strongly as your job, your ….
Zeifmans’ Technology & StartUps team examines mobile workforces
In 1994, 32,000 AT&T employees began working from home and kicked off one of the first and largest telecommuting experiments. Fast forward 25 years later, mobile workforces have become widely accepted by employers, specifically by startups, due to emerging available technologies that have made working remotely more accessible, feasible and beneficial for staff. In fact, ….
3 innovative real estate opportunities to watch in 2020
30 years ago, a telephone was expected to perform a singular function. It had only one job: It placed calls that allowed two parties to speak directly to each other. Fast forward to today and compare how vastly different our modern expectations are. In addition to the ability to place calls, we now expect our ….
Planning Your Legacy: A guide to preserving and growing your wealth
It’s impossible to accurately forecast everything that will take place in your future. It’s a fact of life that we exist in uncertainty, placing one foot in front of the other with a plan in mind, yet without guarantee that it will come to pass. While most of us envision our later years with rose ….
Zeifmans’ Quarterly 3 – PropTech Edition
Zeifmans’ Quarterly 3 is back for its PropTech edition, featuring Zeifmans’ client Chris Kamarianakis, CEO of Protect Your Boundaries. PropTech explained: PropTech (Property Technology) is the term used to describe the wave of technology innovations that are currently disrupting the real estate industry. The development of PropTech is driving a global mentality change regarding data ….
The future of Canadian cannabis
If you feel like your understanding of the Canadian cannabis market changes with the wind, you’re not alone. One year after cannabis was legalized in Canada, the regulations have changed a number of times. Particularly in Ontario, the retail strategy seems to be a moving target for producers, who are now facing an issue of ….
Foundational elements of a successful business acquisition
In business, there are many ways to grow. At Zeifmans, we’ve spent nearly 60 years assisting our clients in gaining market share and strengthening their business portfolios. We have decades of experience guiding small to mid-sized businesses as they implement our innovative strategies for growth- including countless business acquisition scenarios that have led to notable ….
For Tech startups, salary isn’t the only way to attract talent
For Tech entrepreneurs, attracting the right talent early on can pose a challenge. Building out a stellar team of engaged individuals is undeniably critical to gaining market share and growing an organization over the long term. But with research and development investment being a huge priority in the early stages, most Tech startups don’t have ….
4 reasons to consider working with an Estate Trustee During Litigation (ETDL)
During the course of our lives, we do our best to plan ahead for what will eventually take place when we pass away. In an ideal world, an estate plan would be carried out exactly to the letter, without incident or conflict, easing the grieving of those we leave behind. However, in recent years, lengthy ….