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...

Corporate Class Investments: why pay taxes when you don’t have to?

No one likes to pay more taxes. Thankfully, there are some well-established ways for you to ease your tax burden and keep more money for yourself. If you are actively saving for retirement it is commonly recommended to diversify your portfolio, but it is also a good...

Selling your business? How the RCA can be an important planning tool

For majority of business owners, the sale of their business represents a bulk of their retirement savings. Years of hard work, sacrifices, and sweat equity has led to the moment of sale with a big pot of gold. The sale of the business is not always a share sale, and...