For months, investors and business owners across Canada were preparing for a major shift in tax rules. Ottawa had planned to increase the capital gains inclusion rate in June 2024. ...
Financing Growth: Choosing the Right Path for Your Startup
The long hours and sleepless nights you put into your startup are beginning to pay off and your startup is gaining traction. Demand is rising, profitability is growing, and expansion ...
Navigating Leadership: When a Non-Family CEO Leads a Family Business
Family businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy. They represent more than 60 percent of private sector firms and employ close to seven million Canadians1. These enterprises carry not ...
Top 3 Challenges Facing Today’s Tech Entrepreneurs
If you’re a tech entrepreneur, you’re well aware of the “sink or swim” environment within which your company operates. 78.5% of small businesses make it through their first year, about ...
5 Matters to Consider When Contemplating Selling a Startup
When it comes to selling a business, timing is everything – but it’s not just about the market. Often, the most powerful motivators for a sale come from within. Whether ...
Navigating Tax Hurdles in Family Business Succession: The New Intergenerational Share Transfer Rules
Canada’s capital gains deduction is a powerful tax break available to Canadian-resident individuals who sell shares in a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC). It allows up to $1.25 million in ...
Keeping it in the Family: Estate Planning for Business Owners
Running a family business isn’t just about today—it’s about building something that lasts for generations. That’s where estate planning comes in. It’s not just about legal documents and tax strategies; ...
Scaling Smart: Unique Canadian Incentives for Growing Startups
Reaching a stage where your startup generates consistent cash flow is a huge milestone. By this point, you’re likely looking for ways to optimize operations, grow strategically, and stay competitive ...
Estate Planning During Major Milestones: What to Know When Remarrying
Ontario’s estate laws have significantly changed in the last few years, making it much more important to review your will after serious life events like a re-marriage or separation. While ...
