The Importance of Strategic Planning Retreats

It is often said that the long-term success of a business depends largely upon the ‘forward thinking’ of its owners and managers.  Unfortunately, many of these leaders claim to be too busy to devote the necessary time required to look objectively at their business. We...

Is a Merger Right for your Business?

One of the most complicated small business decisions you may have to make is whether to merge your business with another. A merger requires a great deal of thought about the complexities involved. There is no real one-size-fits-all formula. The most successful mergers...

Changes to the Employer Health Tax Exemption

Effective January 1, 2014, the amount of annual Ontario payroll that may be exempt from Employer Health Tax (EHT) is increased from $400,000 to $450,000. This exemption is eliminated for private-sector employers with annual Ontario payrolls over $5 million. Registered...