Canadian government grants can provide critical support to small businesses, investors, non-profits, and research institutions. These funds exist to save you money while helping you scale up your business. Read on for some tips that may help ease the pain of applying for government funding. Understanding the funding source The
As a startup founder, you may be a Type A kind of person who loves control and prefers to do everything yourself. But that’s not a sustainable plan, especially in the fast-moving world of business. As your business grows, you’ll need to hire the right people to help you out.
Whether you’re making revenue or needing capital to scale, financing is crucial to giving your SME a longer runway. Follow our tips below to make finding that funding a little bit easier. Network, network, network It’s never too early to get out there and meet the key people in your
Last month we shared different tax credits available across Canada. However, we’ve only covered federal tax credits so far, and luckily for entrepreneurs, provincial governments have even more tax credits only available to local businesses. Each province has goals and industries specific to the area, but the overarching objective of
Tax season is a stressful time, but we shouldn’t forget the great opportunities that come along with it – tax breaks or benefits. There are many tax credits available to businesses, but finding the tax credits applicable to you can be time consuming and confusing. So, we’ve done the work
The film production industry in Canada is growing faster than ever. Many production companies see the benefits of working in this country, and we don’t blame them – with so much beautiful scenery and such cost-saving potential, it’s the ideal spot to film your next blockbuster. But, despite all of
The world of investing can be difficult to navigate. It’s hard to know what works and what doesn’t. For that reason, we sat down with our very own Investment Partner: Wes Mills. Wes is an expert in finance, portfolio management, and asset allocation. After 35 years of investing, we think
The Alberta SR&ED tax credit program was previously terminated as of December 31st, 2019. This was a 10% refundable tax credit on expenditures carried out in Alberta, up to a maximum credit of $400,000 per fiscal year, for all qualifying corporations. Opened in January 2021, Alberta has decided to re-introduce
For startup and SME leaders, pitching to investors is a daunting task no matter how experienced you are with the process. Condensing your entire business into a three- to five-minute presentation can seem impossible, especially for founders who have dedicated their lives to the business and could speak about it
On Monday April 19th, the first Federal budget in over two years was delivered. Within the 720+ pages and $354B in spending to help steer the Canadian economy out of this unprecedented pandemic, there were some points worth highlighting as they directly play a role in supporting Canadian SMEs and
