by Andrea Henry | Jan 22, 2020 | Small Business Tips, Women in Business
That, right there, is the MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION, am I right, ladies? It’s a symptom of what’s fundamentally broken in today’s financial services world. And it’s time lenders and the like woke up – and KEPT up – with the extraordinary change occurring in... 
by Andrea Henry | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hands up if you’re making more in your business but spending more too. Hit the six-figure mark but still feel broke? You’re not alone. All the business books tell us that to grow you have to invest in your business right?. So, we all dutifully invest “extra” money in... 
by Andrea Henry | Sep 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
You’ve found the perfect place for your growing business. It’s in a great location, you can afford the rent and it has so much potential. Pinterest becomes your best friend as plan all the ways you will make the space your own. But hold on, before you fantasize about... 
by Andrea Henry | Aug 1, 2019 | Contracts, Legal Tips, Small Business Tips
A client recently called in a panic. She had used an online template to create a contract to present to what she hoped would become a major new client and that client’s legal counsel had come back with plenty of red ink and questions about the draft. After... 
by Andrea Henry | Jul 17, 2019 | Legal Tips, Small Business Tips, Trademarks
I don’t know about you, but my daydreams have a very specific format- it’s me on a beach with something strong and fruity with an umbrella while the soft chirp of payment notifications from my bank account provides the background noise (I call those notifications... by Andrea Henry | Jul 10, 2019 | Legal Tips, Small Business Tips
I once worked with a client who had started a business with her cousin. By the time she got to me, their dream of running a restaurant together had turned into a nightmare and she just wanted out. Her cousin had been stealing from the business and she didn’t know how... 
by Andrea Henry | Jun 26, 2019 | Contracts, Legal Tips
“Can I ask for this?” “Can I put this requirement in even if it’s not usual in my industry?” While working with clients to help put contracts in place for really important relationships in their business, I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard... by [email protected] | May 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Canada has finally joined the 21st century and is aligning its trademark registration system with the rest of the world. New Trademark Regulations come into force on June 17, 2019 and they are bringing huge changes to the existing system. If you have been wanting to... by [email protected] | Mar 27, 2019 | Legal Tips, Partnerships, Small Business Tips
In Canada, for every 10 couples that walk down the aisle, 4 of them will not make it. If you and your spouse have differing visions of the future or can’t stop fighting, we have legislation and case law in place to decide exactly what happens next- how is property... by [email protected] | Feb 26, 2019 | Incorporations, Legal Tips, Small Business Tips
I recently had a meeting with a new client who had been referred to me for insight into a major problem. She had incorporated a few years ago but was being sued personally as a result of business dealings. The plaintiff was trying to pierce the corporate veil, which...
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