When is the ideal time to sell?

Selling a business is a monumental decision, not unlike choosing the moment to harvest a ripened crop. Timing is everything. If you pick too early, you might miss out on potential gains; too late, and you could face depreciation in value. Here are some key factors to...

Insured Retirement Plans (IRP)

One of the most utilized tools in funding an estate plan is term or permanent life insurance. The IRP is a financial planning strategy that uses life insurance to build your wealth for retirement with the following benefits: A solution to current and...

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...

The capital dividend account: a hidden value for businesses

Every private Canadian business has a tax account that is particularly valued by shareholders: the capital dividend account (CDA). What is so important about the CDA? When its balance is positive, it offers an exceptional tax advantage: to be able to withdraw a...

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...