Vacation Pay and Vacation Time
What is the difference between vacation pay and vacation time? Vacation pay is an entitlement to all employees and cannot be waived as per the Employment Standards Act. It accumulates
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ESA Guide on Holiday Time Off and Pay
Overview Do you know when you get time off? There are 9 Ontario public holidays: New Year’s Day (January 2, 2023) Family Day (February 20, 2023) Good Friday (April 7,
New FINTRAC Requirements for Payment Service Providers
As of April 27, 2022, FINTRAC retracted its previous position on merchant servicing and payment processing. Now, certain payment service providers are subject to the requirements under the Proceeds of
Founder Spotlight: Dana Habayeb founder of Faith Consulting
Meet Dana Habayeb – founder, educator, influencer, marketing expert – who experienced a lack of support in her community and decided to start her own company called Faith Consulting to
NFTs: What is an NFT and the legal issues around it?
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So you want to register a Money Service Business (MSB) in Canada?
How to register a Money Service Business On June 1st, 2021, the Canadian government put into effect new amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing
How to Apply for a Registered Charity Status in Canada
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Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms: Updated Regulations
Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms (CTPs), also known as cryptocurrency exchanges, are online platforms trading in crypto assets. One example of a cryptocurrency exchange is Binance. These platforms are
Founder’s Spotlight: Michelle Liu
We sat down with Michelle Liu, President and Founder of Analytics By Design (ABD)! Michelle was driven by her curiosity to seek answers around the technological changes around us. Michelle
Founder’s Spotlight: Joe Lyons-Rising
We sat down with Joe Lyons-Rising – an Insights Leader with more than 15 years’ experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry who decided to start his own insights coaching
Preparing Your Business For Black Friday
This year, Black Friday Cyber Monday (“BFCM”) will be quite different than years past. The global pandemic has largely shifted consumer spending online which is likely to further escalate into
Funding For Small Businesses in Ontario
Small Business Loans Access Community Capital Fund Access Community Capital Fund (ACCF) supports entrepreneurs with viable business plans with financing not available from other sources. The borrower may have no
“The Social Dilemma” – 3 Things Startups Can Learn From The Netflix Documentary
The Social Dilemma, a documentary on Netflix, takes us behind the scenes of social media. The insightful and much-needed documentary brings together a bunch of Silicon Valley geniuses who once
6 Things to Know about B Corporations
Allbirds, Ben n Jerries, Patagonia… these are some brands that we know and love! But what does a footwear company, a food processing company and an outdoor clothing company have
6 Things You Should Know About Founders Stock!
You and your friend have the next big business idea. Together, with your technical expertise and your friend’s business acumen, you believe you can make this a success! You both
What Can Entrepreneurs and Startups Learn From Cardi B?
“Now from the top, make it drop…That’s some..” – The lyrics to WAP, a catchy tune you may have listened to different versions of while scrolling through TikTok (for our
Founder’s Spotlight: Michelle Liu
We sat down with Michelle Liu, President and Founder of Analytics By Design (ABD)! Michelle was driven by her curiosity to seek answers around the technological changes around us. Michelle
Founder’s Spotlight: Joe Lyons-Rising
We sat down with Joe Lyons-Rising – an Insights Leader with more than 15 years’ experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry who decided to start his own insights coaching
Preparing Your Business For Black Friday
This year, Black Friday Cyber Monday (“BFCM”) will be quite different than years past. The global pandemic has largely shifted consumer spending online which is likely to further escalate into
Funding For Small Businesses in Ontario
Small Business Loans Access Community Capital Fund Access Community Capital Fund (ACCF) supports entrepreneurs with viable business plans with financing not available from other sources. The borrower may have no
“The Social Dilemma” – 3 Things Startups Can Learn From The Netflix Documentary
The Social Dilemma, a documentary on Netflix, takes us behind the scenes of social media. The insightful and much-needed documentary brings together a bunch of Silicon Valley geniuses who once
6 Things to Know about B Corporations
Allbirds, Ben n Jerries, Patagonia… these are some brands that we know and love! But what does a footwear company, a food processing company and an outdoor clothing company have
6 Things You Should Know About Founders Stock!
You and your friend have the next big business idea. Together, with your technical expertise and your friend’s business acumen, you believe you can make this a success! You both
What Can Entrepreneurs and Startups Learn From Cardi B?
“Now from the top, make it drop…That’s some..” – The lyrics to WAP, a catchy tune you may have listened to different versions of while scrolling through TikTok (for our
Workplace is opening up? Got Some Questions? Read this.
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Navigating Government Programs
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Startup Funding & Relief Programs #COVID19
It’s no secret that raising money for startups will be challenging right now. It seems like everyone is still panicking or are extra cautious when it comes to investing. It
Founder’s Guide: Navigating Human Resources During #COVID-19
COVID-19 has completely altered the business landscape, and almost every Canadian business has undergone massive operational changes in the last couple of weeks. One of the forefront issues that many
Vacation Pay and Vacation Time
What is the difference between vacation pay and vacation time? Vacation pay is an entitlement to all employees and cannot be waived as per the Employment Standards Act. It accumulates
ESA Guide on Holiday Time Off and Pay
Overview Do you know when you get time off? There are 9 Ontario public holidays: New Year’s Day (January 2, 2023) Family Day (February 20, 2023) Good Friday (April 7,
New FINTRAC Requirements for Payment Service Providers
As of April 27, 2022, FINTRAC retracted its previous position on merchant servicing and payment processing. Now, certain payment service providers are subject to the requirements under the Proceeds of
Founder Spotlight: Dana Habayeb founder of Faith Consulting
Meet Dana Habayeb – founder, educator, influencer, marketing expert – who experienced a lack of support in her community and decided to start her own company called Faith Consulting to
NFTs: What is an NFT and the legal issues around it?
What is an NFT? NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens”, are unique crypto assets on a blockchain that cannot be interchangeable like a regular dollar bill. It’s ability to authenticate ownership over
So you want to register a Money Service Business (MSB) in Canada?
How to register a Money Service Business On June 1st, 2021, the Canadian government put into effect new amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing
How to Apply for a Registered Charity Status in Canada
Registering a Charity in Canada Charities provide immense public benefit in Canada. Whether providing education for women and girls around the world, quality access to healthcare services, environmental efforts,
Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms: Updated Regulations
Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms (CTPs), also known as cryptocurrency exchanges, are online platforms trading in crypto assets. One example of a cryptocurrency exchange is Binance. These platforms are
The Start-Up Visa: Helpful Tips and Procedures
Canada has one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the world according to the BDC. Canada’s tech sector grew twice the rate of Canada’s economy, with 27.6% of 2020’s
Navigating the Challenges of a Co-Founder Breakup
A Co-Founder Breakup Starting your own business is starting a journey. Many business founders set off on this journey with a co-founder or partner, someone that will help navigate the
Why Holding Companies?
Basics of Tax and Capital Gain Tax law isn’t written in the most accessible language, but it is extremely detailed. It basically lays out the formulas for calculating the value
Canada: Where to Incorporate your Startup
Founders have a lot to worry about, from marketing and product development to securing investors and motivating employees. Ultimately, being able to manage resources and time is one of the