Refers to topics such as legal advice, how to incorporate, etc
The Personal Services Business Versus Corporation: CRA Rules
In recent years, we've seen businesses in many areas of the economy hiring contractors on a long-term basis instead of offering permanent full- or part-time employment. More recently, we’re noticing that in some industries, contracts come with the stipulation ...
5 Tips for Preparing Your Business For Sale
This blog post was written for Business Link by Village Wellth. Village Wellth is a digital platform that supports small business buyers across Canada. They guide buyers step-by-step through the process of buying a business. Here are 5 tips ...
Choosing Between Sole Proprietorship vs Incorporation
Deciding on a business structure is one of the more important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. Regardless of whether you’re starting a new business or looking to grow, the business structure you choose should be a reflection of ...
Legal 101 for Start-Ups
Knowing how the law affects your business is crucial to long-term success. We’ve seen many different methods in which “start-up information” is delivered to entrepreneurs. Some articles are technical, giving you a step-by-step process in how to go from ...
Writing a Compelling Business Plan
Are you finally ready to take the first step in making your business idea a reality? Already in business and wanting to expand, pivot, or apply for financing? You're going to need a plan. Writing your business plan is ...
When is it Time to Reach Out for Help?
Ask any Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) and they’ll tell you: One of the hardest things about our job is seeing people wait too long to get help. When an individual or business owner waits too long for help, here ...
What You Need to Know to be Export Ready
Doing business across borders can be challenging, so we’ll walk you through the journey of exporting – this is, the movement of goods and services from one country to another. Think of it as selling goods and services produced ...
Oscar’s Barbershop: License, Permits & GST Number
This is the fourth part in a blog series that follows Oscar, a prospective Albertan business owner who hopes to open a barbershop in Alberta. As Oscar gets his business off the ground, we’ll explore the steps entrepreneurs in ...
