Why more family offices are buying businesses to add to their portfolios

In late 2023, a well-known Canadian tech media outlet quietly changed hands, but not to a publishing conglomerate or an institutional investor. Rather, it sold to a husband-and-wife team with deep entrepreneurial roots......

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5 lessons from coach Martin St-Louis

In business as in hockey, there are many challenges. Former star NHL player Martin St‑Louis, now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, knows all about that. A talented right-winger, he won a Stanley Cup and countless other trophies during......

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Cyber attacks increasingly target small business

Many issues can keep a small business owner up at night, but one threat near the top of the list is a cyber attack. According to a 2024 report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 60% of small businesses indicate cyber security threats......

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Tips for Paying Yourself as a Business Owner

Every entrepreneur knows that to run a business, you need to be a jack of all trades. But while many business owners know how to tackle sales, marketing, finance and business development, most battle with the fundamental question of what they......

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The Valuation of a Professional Service Practice

A professional firm’s financial statement generally outlines tangible assets such as, cash, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, furniture, and equipment at their depreciated or amortized book value. Intangible assets in the form of goodwill can ar...

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When it Comes to Business Succession Planning, There’s No Time Like the Present

Between a pandemic, inflation, interest rates and potential recession, there’s not an entrepreneur on the planet who hasn’t had to tear up at least part of their business plan over the past three years. Now, with economic concerns continuing for the...

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Is a Professional Corporation Right For You?

Many professionals incorporate their practices to enjoy the same benefits as other self-employed incorporated individuals....

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The Health and Wealth Connection

It makes sense then that good health can improve your work performance, which may lead to advancement opportunities and higher lifetime earnings....

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Keeping Score of Your Finances: 5 Tips for Young Athletes

Let’s be honest: you didn’t make it this far on luck alone. You’ve worked hard - very hard - often forfeiting time with family and friends for pre-dawn wake-up calls, late night practice sessions and seemingly endless training....

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