by Dave Acheson | May 4, 2021 | Blog, Business Owners, Buy Sell
Starting a new business venture can be both exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. The hopes and dreams of success, financial freedom and being your own boss are accompanied by many uncertainties and risks. To add to some of the anxiety, comes the facts: about...
by Dave Acheson | Dec 29, 2020 | 2020, Accountants, Blog, Business Owners, Tax
For the 2020 tax year, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary flat rate method to allow Canadians working from home this year due to Covid-19 to claim expenses of up to $400. Taxpayers will still be able to claim under the existing rules if they choose using...
by Dave Acheson | Dec 11, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate, Estate Planning, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Investment, Professional Corporations
It’s a great time to review your business finances now that we are nearing year-end. Your business may be affected by recent tax changes or new measures to help with financial losses due to COVID-19. Figuring out the tax ramifications of these new measures can...
by Dave Acheson | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog, Business Owners, Buy Sell, corporate, disability insurance, group benefits, health benefits, Insurance, Life Insurance, travel insurance
For business owners, making sure your business is financially protected can be overwhelming. Business owners face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing risk. Insurance can play an important role when it comes to reducing the financial impact on your...
by Dave Acheson | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Business Owners, Investment
Segregated Funds and Mutual Funds often have many of the same benefits however there are key differences you should consider: Both are managed by investment professionals. You can generally redeem your investments and get your current market value at...
by Dave Acheson | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, Business Owners
As a business owner, you have the ability to pay yourself a salary or dividend or a combination of both. In this article and infographic, we will examine the difference between salary and dividends and review the advantages and disadvantages of each.When deciding to...