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How Corporate Shareholdings Can Affect EI Benefits
Most Canadian employees have at least a general understanding of employment insurance (EI) benefits. Employees pay into employment insurance with each paycheque and can claim EI benefits if they lose their jobs. Most are aware also that any employment or self-employment income earned while collecting EI benefits can reduce or even eliminate the benefits.
Oct 8, 2013
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The Power of Branding: Live it, Own it
Branding reaches us starting at a very early age. We identify brands at a glance. The competition for our attention is critical.
Oct 4, 2013
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What do Lawyers Sell?
The first time I heard Richard Susskind speak was at a Canadian Bar Association conference in Montreal in 2007. That was also the first time I heard one of the best parables about professional services ever told.
Oct 4, 2013
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How to Make Your CRM Work for You
If you are like most law firms, you have a CRM – Customer Relationship Management system – in place. A CRM is more than a glorified Rolodex or database. The purpose of a CRM is to help your lawyers, marketing and business development personnel, PR team, and support staff manage interactions with current and future clients in the hopes of increasing your client base and, ultimately, profits.
Oct 4, 2013
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Guide to Breakout Facilitation
Many law firm retreats and workshops include breakout groups for the purpose of acting as brain trusts for the firm and conceiving options and alternatives that are actionable. The Achilles' heel for many such breakout groups is that they may be led by a lawyer who has no idea as to the subtleties of facilitation. Following a few guidelines can increase the effectiveness of breakout groups at retreats and workshops.
Oct 4, 2013
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Tech Central: Legal Apps Gaining Traction
For some time now, Tech Central has encouraged lawyers to embrace technological advancements to enhance their practices. We’ve discussed social media, infographics, blogging, and much more. Obviously, being “connected” is essential for these opportunities; laptops, smartphones and tablets are becoming integral components of legal practice. And we see increasing numbers of apps and programs designed specifically to service lawyers in this regard. Here are a few notable ones that have caught our eyes.
Oct 4, 2013
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Audit and accounting
Technical Bulletin - October 2013
This technical bulletin covers the various developments from July to September 2013. Collins Barrow regularly publishes Technical Bulletin for the general interest of its clients and friends to highlight the continually changing accounting and assurance standards, and the interpretations thereof, in Canada.
Oct 4, 2013
Technical bulletin
Audit and accounting
Technical Bulletin - October 2013 - Part 2
PART 2: This technical bulletin covers the various developments from July to September 2013. Collins Barrow regularly publishes Technical Bulletin for the general interest of its clients and friends to highlight the continually changing accounting and assurance standards, and the interpretations thereof, in Canada.
Oct 4, 2013
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Restricted Farm Losses Bulletin
Unsure if you can deduct your farm losses? The rules have changed! When farm losses are incurred by a taxpayer, they may be non-deductible, restricted or fully deductible depending on what class the taxpayer falls under based on the farming activities performed during the year.
Laura M. Poland Sep 26, 2013
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International Tax advisory
New Foreign Property Reporting Requirements
Some recent changes to the foreign property reporting requirements for Canadian taxpayers can increase the reporting obligations on those who invest actively outside Canada.
Sep 19, 2013
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Tax advisory
Tax Savings Opportunity: Lock In Family Loans by September 30
On October 1, 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency’s prescribed rate of interest will increase for the first time in over four years, from 1% to 2%. The current low interest rate of 1% offers significant tax savings opportunities for income-splitting loan arrangements with family members.
Sep 11, 2013
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