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... by [email protected] | Feb 6, 2019 | Legal Tips
Franchises can be an amazing way to grow your business quickly and without the need for the increased capital and staffing you would need to open multiple locations on your own. They can also be fraught with legal pitfalls. Here’s what you need to know before starting... by [email protected] | Jan 22, 2019 | Legal Tips, Small Business Tips
Starting a business is both one of the most rewarding and scariest things you can do. It’s understandable why some think it’s safer and a better use of resources to buy a well-established business than starting something entirely new. However, buying an existing... by [email protected] | Dec 11, 2018 | Small Business Tips
“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity”- American author H. Jackson Brown Jr. If you’ve been in business for even a little while, you’ve probably experienced the bitter pain of a missed opportunity. There’s one I missed a few months ago because I didn’t... by [email protected] | Oct 29, 2018 | Legal Tips, Small Business Tips
Real Life Question: My small business desperately needs marketing help but I can’t afford it. A marketer has offered to provide the services I need in exchange for shares in my company; should I do it? It’s one of the Catch-22s of running a business: I need a killer... by [email protected] | Oct 19, 2018 | Legal Tips, Small Business Tips
Content marketing is the way to go right? So you probably provide lots of information on your blog or on your website. Maybe it’s about eating gluten free or training for a 5k. Maybe it’s about how to set up processes and systems in your business. Maybe you’re a...
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