Planning for succession can be complicated, but it is vitally important to ensure a smooth transition and give you peace of ...

One of the most significant vulnerabilities is having a shareholder agreement (also known as a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, or “USA”) that is outdated or, crucially, underfunded. A well-drafted ...

A real buyer will openly welcome this kind of questioning because they know the importance of developing a relationship between the buyer and seller. Don’t just listen to the answers, listen to how ...

This report explains how conditions became so critical, what issues existed before the pandemic, the role the pandemic played and the most effective solutions to help small business now and in the ...

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In 2024, an overwhelming 88% of small businesses in Canada believe that eliminating trade barriers should be a top priority for Canadian governments. These barriers hinder the free flow of goods, ...

Maximizing succession planning involves the safe and orderly transfer of assets and is critical for the wellbeing of the owner(s), the business itself, and Canada’s economy. This is particularly ...

A 10% reduction in red tape equates to an estimated 5.5 million patient visits annually Toronto, January 30, 2023 - Doctors in Canada are collectively spending approximately 18.5 million hours on ...

Toronto, May 15, 2024 – Mandating a $20 per hour living wage in each province would cost the Canadian economy $44.9 billion in extra wages and put almost 600,000 small businesses at risk of becoming ...

This report aims to provide a broader perspective on Canadian business insolvencies (bankruptcies + proposals). Official small business bankruptcy numbers have been increasing steadily since the ...

CFIB’s new report, Help Wanted: Labour Shortages Threaten the Future of Canadian Agriculture, looks at how prevailing labour shortages have negatively affected agri-businesses across Canada. Labour ...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) monitors the sentiments of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada through regular member surveys. While rising costs of taxes, ...