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Our new blog highlights the latest news and insight from our team designed to help you and your business succeed.

December 21, 2021 by David Laycraft

Is it Time to Start my Succession Plan?

Is it time to create a succession plan? A recent survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (“CFIB”) reported that 42% of small business owners now expect to retire later than planned because of COVID-19.  This has significant implications for Canada’s economy, aging entrepreneurs and their families.  

December 21, 2021 by David Laycraft

Does Buying a Business Make Sense?

With a reported 60% of small and medium-sized Canadian business owners being 50 or older, it is expected that the supply of businesses-for-sale will increase in the coming years.  Buying an existing business can have many benefits over starting from scratch, but overlooking the faults of an existing business can lead to losses and headaches. 

December 21, 2021 by Simon Wong

Importance of Employee Benefits Plans

With the economy opening back up and the world slowly transitioning back to normal, business owners are looking at the future of their companies. One of the critical challenges for this post COVID world is a company’s ability to attract and retain top talent. Employee Benefits can set you apart from other companies and attract the applicants you are looking for.