Category: Business Acumen

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Business Acumen

EOTs – 7 Steps to Selling Your Business

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) offer a new and attractive exit strategy for business owners approaching retirement or planning for succession. If you’re considering stepping away from your company in the not-too-distant future, selling to an EOT could be the solution you’ve been looking for. In this guide, we discuss the seven steps to transitioning your business to an EOT, from trust establishment to management and compliance. Read more here.

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Business Acumen

Is an EOT The Right Exit Strategy For Your Business?

Should you sell your business to an employee ownership trust? The introduction of EOTs here in Canada is big news for business owners. They provide an entirely new option for succession planning, facilitating the transfer of a business’ ownership to its employees. Selling your business to an EOT can provide significant tax advantages, though they are not without their downsides. Read our full article here to learn whether an employee ownership trust is the right exit strategy for your business.

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Business Acumen

Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any successful business. It sustains daily operations, fuels growth, and helps navigate market highs and lows. If you are not actively managing cash flow, you might be exposing your business to unnecessary risk. In today’s highly competitive business environment, with its tight margins and unforeseeable market disruptions, effective cash flow management can be the difference between success and failure. Read the full article to learn more.

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Accountancy

Capital Cost Allowance Canada

Is your business making the most of the Capital Cost Allowance? Integrating CCA into broader fiscal planning can significantly reduce taxable income and enhance cash flow, which is crucial for the growth and sustainability of any business. Decision-makers must have a detailed understanding of how the CCA system works, from the categorization of assets to the half-year rule. In our latest article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the CCA and discuss various strategies Canadian businesses can use to maximize its benefits.

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Advisory

Key Performance Indicators – Setting Your Business up for Success

In the modern digital world, data is power. Businesses that know how to use it hold the cheat sheet for sustained growth and long-term success. That’s where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. KPIs assess how effectively a company achieves its goals. They transform raw data into actionable insights essential for informed decision-making. By tracking KPIs, companies can identify trends, forecast future performance, and benchmark against competitors, ensuring that every step taken is a step forward. To learn more about KPIs and how to select the right ones for your enterprise, check out the full article here.

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Accountancy

Buying or Selling a Business – Quality of Earnings Reports

In mergers and acquisitions, obtaining a detailed Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is the cornerstone of effective due diligence. QoE reports focus on the accuracy, sustainability and predictability of earnings. They don’t just examine revenue, cash flow and profit margins, they review assets, working capital, debt structures, accounting policies and financial controls. Through expert analysis, QoE reports assess past performance and future projections while uncovering potential risks and opportunities that may not be apparent from standard financial statements alone. Read to full article to learn more about this crucial document.

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