Funding Business Buy-Sell Agreements with Insurance

In order to ensure the orderly succession of a business, it is wise for business owners (whether they are incorporated or not) to enter into a buy-sell agreement. The buy-sell agreement creates the conditions for purchase due to an unexpected event to one or more of...
Disability insurance for the small business owners

Disability insurance for the small business owners

Did you know that there is a one-in-three chance of being disabled for a period of at least 90 days before age 65[1]? That’s eight times the risk of premature death. The statistics also include disability leave as a result of mental health issues: As a business...

Why your business should have an advisory board

Often, business owners trust their instincts when making business decisions and sometimes they are right, other times, it lies with a vengeance.  Imagine having a circle of trusted professionals you can call on when you have a question or need advice for your...

Succession planning and the IPP

Canada’s economic prosperity has been built by the ingenuity of its entrepreneurs and their families, who create and grow their business and employ millions of Canadians. Whether it be a corner store, restaurant, a potato farm, or a brewery; the family business...