Health care businesses of all sizes and specialties can benefit from Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program, though many are deterred from applying due to the program’s complex application process and the many tax regulations governing Canada’s medical community. Health care businesses – such as clinics, bio-tech companies and research ...
You don’t need a degree in economics to know we’re having a bad year. With staggeringly high inflation rates, rising interest rates and a stock market that’s had a horrible six months – the worst since 1970 – it’s no surprise that the word recession is being thrown around pretty liberally. Add to that alarmingly ...
Investing in cybersecurity isn’t something a small or medium-sized business does when they can afford it. It’s an essential step the moment you’ve got devices connected to the internet. Security risks start from day one and only increase as you build your business, accumulate more sensitive information and grow your online customer base. Even ...
The world is experiencing an esports revolution, with Canada at the forefront. With global revenue of $1.1 billion USD in 2021 and year-over-year growth of $1.6 billion USD in 2024. The industry has caught the eye of countless investors and business elite. As its monumental growth begins to push esports into the mainstream, it’s ...
Zeifmans’ recent Instagram Live session focused on helping startups succeed from first financing to the final phase of their life cycles. The session was a roundup of our recent four-part series on startups, where we partnered with Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, a full-service business law firm. The blog series covered everything from first ...
As a small business ready to expand, you may have heard of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. Maybe you’ve even skimmed the qualifications and asked your friends a few questions. If you think there’s no way your fledgling company would qualify for the R&D tax credit, we have good news. With ...
The scenario After years of hard work, a successful startup is ready to enter the final phase of the lifecycle of a business – the exit. Businesses in this position typically go down two paths, going public or opting to sell the company. In part four of our startup series, we have partnered with ...
The Scenario The long hours and sleepless nights you put into your startup are beginning to pay off. Demand for your business is accelerating – both your market share and profitability are increasing quickly. At this stage you may need to hire more employees and invest in technology to continue growth. This is an ...
The Rogers family drama has been captivating. The whole country watched it play out in the fall of 2021, when Edward Rogers tried to fire Rogers CEO Joe Natale. This move wasn’t a popular one with the board or Edward’s own family, as his mother, two sisters and other board members blocked the firing ...
Once your startup begins to see success, discussions often turn to shares – namely, the amount that should be issued and who should gain equity in your company. Zeifmans’ experts teamed up with Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, a full-service business law firm, to author this guide to help your startup with considerations around issuing shares and creating a solid share structure. ...