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
Firm also announces strategic partnership with Ayming Canada to help businesses maximize funding Calgary, AB – OKR Financial, one of Canada’s leading providers of non-dilutive financing, is announcing its raise of $150 million to support growing businesses looking to access SR&ED tax credits, asset-based loans, government grants, or equity deals.
Given the most recent announcements in Alberta yesterday, we wanted to share the following available resources that can provide additional support during these challenging times. This index was brought to us by Bessie, an API connecting farmers to local eaters. Individual Financial Support Canada Recovery Benefit Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
Every small business owner’s goal is to take their company to the next level by scaling up and growing. Definitely easier said than done, but there are ways to make this goal more attainable. The most important thing an owner can do to help grow their business is be financially
Non-dilutive financing can be a great option for smaller businesses. Typically, these smaller enterprises will raise capital through debt or equity financing, but what are some key differences between these two methods? Let’s first take a look at non-dilutive financing. The idea of non-dilutive financing is to raise capital through
