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June 6, 2016

Amanda and Ralston De Zilva run the Chizma Tea Company, selling premium Ceylon teas through a retail shop and online.

Amanda and Ralston De Zilva run the Chizma Tea Company, selling premium Ceylon teas through a retail shop and online.

Despite working at a bank, this immigrant entrepreneur struggled to get financing

June 3, 2016

Can I dip into my payroll deductions account to pay my employees?

KAREN FISCHER

May 30, 2016

Recruiter Jessica Young moved to Toronto to open a new office for executive search firm Pekarsky & Co. The downturn in Alberta has businesses looking for revenue in other provinces.

Recruiter Jessica Young moved to Toronto to open a new office for executive search firm Pekarsky & Co. The downturn in Alberta has businesses looking for revenue in other provinces.

Alberta's tough economy forces businesses to look outside province

May 26, 2016

International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $50 million in new funding for small businesses looking to export their goods.
(Communitech/Phil Froklage)

International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $50 million in new funding for small businesses looking to export their goods.
(Communitech/Phil Froklage)

New federal export program too restrictive, business owners say

May 24, 2016

Steven Uster, the CEO and co-founder of FundThrough is photographed in his Toronto office on May 6, 2016. JENNIFER ROBERTS FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Steven Uster, the CEO and co-founder of FundThrough is photographed in his Toronto office on May 6, 2016. JENNIFER ROBERTS FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Fintech online lenders are looking at your social media footprint

May 23, 2016

Hockeystick.co CEO Raymond Luk, right, seen with CTO Clint Sieunarine, says investors can get nervous when startups struggle to disclose basic financial information.

Hockeystick.co CEO Raymond Luk, right, seen with CTO Clint Sieunarine, says investors can get nervous when startups struggle to disclose basic financial information.

New platforms make it easier for investors to get data on private companies

May 14, 2016

FundThrough, run by Steven Uster, is one of a new batch of online lenders that are using information other than credit scores to assess the riskiness of a transaction.

FundThrough, run by Steven Uster, is one of a new batch of online lenders that are using information other than credit scores to assess the riskiness of a transaction.

Fintech lenders help small businesses out of tight spots

May 13, 2016

Business owners in need of cash might consider using a line of credit rather than take money out of their business, says Ross McShane, director of financial planning services at McLarty & Co. Wealth Management.

Business owners in need of cash might consider using a line of credit rather than take money out of their business, says Ross McShane, director of financial planning services at McLarty & Co. Wealth Management.

One way to avoid tax – leave money in the business

May 13, 2016

William Miller is a neuroradiologist, an assistant professor and president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists, a partnership that would be affected by a new tax rule.

William Miller is a neuroradiologist, an assistant professor and president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists, a partnership that would be affected by a new tax rule.

Closing of tax loophole has professionals steamed

May 12, 2016

It may be costly to hire financial professionals to handle the paperwork, but ‘it’s the best investment you’ll make in your future,’ says entrepreneur Andrew Sider.

It may be costly to hire financial professionals to handle the paperwork, but ‘it’s the best investment you’ll make in your future,’ says entrepreneur Andrew Sider.

How to close your business with a smart tax strategy

May 12, 2016

Dan Kelly, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, calls service levels at the CRA ‘abysmal’ but says the agency has worked to improve things.

Dan Kelly, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, calls service levels at the CRA ‘abysmal’ but says the agency has worked to improve things.

Calling the CRA can be a huge frustration for small businesses

May 9, 2016

Incorporating meant ‘I had more funds to work with to invest back in the business, to help it grow,” says Charlotte Anderson, a physiotherapist in Toronto.

Incorporating meant ‘I had more funds to work with to invest back in the business, to help it grow,” says Charlotte Anderson, a physiotherapist in Toronto.

Incorporation: tax savings, but more paperwork

May 6, 2016

Jay Dharma runs two businesses in Toronto, including a wellness centre that offers massage therapy and sensory deprivation tanks.

Jay Dharma runs two businesses in Toronto, including a wellness centre that offers massage therapy and sensory deprivation tanks.

In record-keeping, consistency is king

May 6, 2016

Many small business owners don’t know about income splitting, said Kristin Li, chief executive officer of Tax911Now.ca. It’s an effective way to reduce overall tax owing for a family.

Many small business owners don’t know about income splitting, said Kristin Li, chief executive officer of Tax911Now.ca. It’s an effective way to reduce overall tax owing for a family.

Ten common mistakes that make tax time worse

May 5, 2016

The CRA will likely be lenient in cases of hardship – say, the business owner was hospitalized when the tax bill was due, says Robert Kepes, partner at the Toronto law firm Morris Kepes Winters LLP.

The CRA will likely be lenient in cases of hardship – say, the business owner was hospitalized when the tax bill was due, says Robert Kepes, partner at the Toronto law firm Morris Kepes Winters LLP.

Empty pockets won't keep the taxman at bay

May 5, 2016

Free (or nearly so) resources for small-business tax season

April 28, 2016

Solido Design Automation, which operates out of Saskatoon, benefits from tax credits for labour-sponsored venture funds.

Solido Design Automation, which operates out of Saskatoon, benefits from tax credits for labour-sponsored venture funds.

Federal tax credit sparks renewed interest in labour-sponsored venture funds

April 18, 2016

Private equity firm offers farmers relief

March 31, 2016

For horror-film director and producer Tricia Lee, the scariest part of her third feature, One Drop, was finding the cash to make it.

For horror-film director and producer Tricia Lee, the scariest part of her third feature, One Drop, was finding the cash to make it.

In a tough funding climate, filmmakers find creative ways to raise money

March 23, 2016

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau signs a copy of the budget for Raymond Louie, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, after delivering the budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau signs a copy of the budget for Raymond Louie, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, after delivering the budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle

Five things small businesses need to know about the budget

David Steinberg

March 4, 2016

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, speaks during an interview in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, speaks during an interview in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Stock-option changes could come in Canadian budget, Trudeau says

March 4, 2016

Ask your accountant questions and to ensure that they understand your business intimately

Ask your accountant questions and to ensure that they understand your business intimately

Avoid these small business tax mistakes

Nancy Harris

February 25, 2016

The most funded project in Canada to date is the Vanhawks Valour, a connected bike that tracks performance and safety as you ride, including Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone for directions. The Toronto-based engineers who invented the bike set out to raise $100,000, but received more than $820,000 from 802 backers.

The most funded project in Canada to date is the Vanhawks Valour, a connected bike that tracks performance and safety as you ride, including Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone for directions. The Toronto-based engineers who invented the bike set out to raise $100,000, but received more than $820,000 from 802 backers.

Crowdfunding can be a minefield for young companies

February 23, 2016

Mark MacLeod is the founder of SurePath Capital Partners.

Mark MacLeod is the founder of SurePath Capital Partners.

Why Canadian startups should consider selling early

Mark MacLeod

February 22, 2016

The donors include a broad mix of female professionals from various sectors such as manufacturing, mining, financial and legal, as well as retirees and entrepreneurs, says SheEO founder Vicki Saunders.

The donors include a broad mix of female professionals from various sectors such as manufacturing, mining, financial and legal, as well as retirees and entrepreneurs, says SheEO founder Vicki Saunders.

Female funding initiative doles out cash to entrepreneurs

February 12, 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO: March 5, 2013 - Dan Kelly, seen here at his Toronto, Ontario offices Tuesday March 5, 2013, is the president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business . (Tim Fraser for The Globe and Mail) (For Special Reports - Canada Competes story by n/a)

TORONTO, ONTARIO: March 5, 2013 - Dan Kelly, seen here at his Toronto, Ontario offices Tuesday March 5, 2013, is the president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business . (Tim Fraser for The Globe and Mail) (For Special Reports - Canada Competes story by n/a)

Quebec small-business tax hike could have national implications

January 20, 2016

American venture capitalists have helped fund some of Canada’s biggest recent tech success stories, including Hootsuite, led by CEO Ryan Holmes, which has raised more than US$240 million.

American venture capitalists have helped fund some of Canada’s biggest recent tech success stories, including Hootsuite, led by CEO Ryan Holmes, which has raised more than US$240 million.

Plunging loonie could be boon for startups seeking venture capital

January 20, 2016

Figure out how to hit your year-end sales goals right now

TIBOR SHANTO

January 19, 2016

Warren MacKenzie is principal at HighView Financial Group.

Warren MacKenzie is principal at HighView Financial Group.

Entrepreneurs can undo years of hard work with this mistake

Warren MacKenzie

January 14, 2016

Why I don't want funding for my company

SOL ORWELL

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