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The Top 9 Apps for Small Businesses in 2016

When you run a small business, you’re often pulled in several directions all at once. Not only are you in charge of everyday operations, but you must handle payroll, employee issues, and anything else that pops up.

December 13, 2016

Discover Why Catastrophic Drug Insurance is Necessary for Canadians

With treatment for patients increasingly moving to the home rather than the hospital, the costs of prescription drugs used to treat illnesses have been shifted to individual...

Here's Why Small Business Owners Need Life Insurance

When you own a small business, your family members aren’t the only people depending on you. Your death could be a disaster for your employees and partners, and it could...

Year-End Tax Planning Insights for Canadian Small Business Owners

As the end of the year approaches, many Canadians may wish to consider tax planning options available to them. For owners of private corporations, this is especially...

Critical Illness Insurance Provides Peace of Mind for Business Owners

Steve Ruddy's purchase of critical illness insurance in 2003 proved to be a wise decision.

Tax Planning to Help you Protect your Hard-Earned Goodwill

New tax changes are set to come into force on January 1, 2017 with respect to the income tax treatment of Goodwill. The new tax rules will result in higher taxes on the sale...

The Importance of Life Insurance and Business Succession Planning

Too often entrepreneurs spend years building a business and come to an agreement with a partner or family member over succession, but fail to make plans to finance the...

Simplify your GST/HST Filing Using Quick Method Accounting

Government red tape and forms and returns are a big burden for small business. Here’s a way that some small businesses can simplify their GST filings.

Discover The Importance of Travel Medical Insurance for Canadians

As you prepare to head south on your winter getaway, travel experts want you to remember to check your insurance coverage. Your provincial health care plan only provides...

This Type of Careful Planning Made All The Difference

The change from being a pastor to operating an IT business full-time is not for the fainthearted. But Bruno Walton knew this career leap would benefit his family by allowing...

Critical Illness Insurance Saved My Small Business

As a small business owner, perhaps you have asked yourself some of the following questions: What happens if I come down with a serious illness or major injury? How would my...