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...

To raise or not to raise

One may not think this to be a deep and philosophical question, but it is one that burrows deep in the minds of many employers.  Small business owners want to offer benefits, but it is often overlooked in favour of raises with the assumption that it makes...