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Starting a Small Business in Ontario in 2026: What to Think About Before You Spend Your First Dollar
Most people don’t start a business because they love paperwork. They start because they see an opportunity. Or they are tired of working for someone else. Or they want to ...
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Corporate turnaround insight for Canada’s struggling hotel industry
In mid-March, following the World Health Organization’s official declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel screeched to a halt. Consumers scrambled to cancel flights, and the accommodations they had booked fell ...
6 key facets to a successful family enterprise
A family enterprise can be recognized today as an important and distinct organization in the world economy, operating in every country. Although family businesses have been described as unusual business ...
Retail industry turnarounds and the post-pandemic market
At the outset of 2020, the retail industry was expected to see a 5% rise in sales. Canada’s unemployment rate was at a 45-year low of 5.7%, and consumer spending ...
The Restart Part 2: The Automotive Industry’s Challenges
After several months of shutdown, the North American automotive industry has announced their intention to restart manufacturing near the end of May. General Motors and FCA announced that May 18, ...
Prescribed rate reductions could mean savings for your family
Back in April of 2018, the prescribed rate increased from 1% to 2%. Previously, the rate had remained stable for several years, aside from a brief hike for one quarter ...
Andersen’s Economic Update in these Uncharted Waters
As the economic and financial disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to continue to effect the global economy, Zeifmans hosted the webinar, Andersen’s Economic Update in these Uncharted Waters, featuring ...
More than life insurance
Most of us consider life insurance to be an important personal tool, offering peace of mind and financial protection in the event of an emergency. And while that is indeed ...
Developing a real estate property? Here’s what you need to know at every stage.
The Canadian real estate market presents investors with a wide range of appealing financial opportunities. For both domestic and foreign land developers, a project in Canada has the potential to ...
Navigating supply chain management and distribution during crisis
For decades, best practices for supply chain management have emphasized a focus on cost reduction, inventory minimization, and increased asset utilization. While these are indeed helpful tenets, their heightened importance ...
