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Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses

Over the next few weeks, owners of small and medium-sized businesses will be receiving their Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses. Through this rebate, the federal government will return more than $2.5 billion to around 600,000 businesses across Canada. Designed to offset the costs associated with the federal fuel charge, this initiative aims to alleviate financial pressures while still promoting environmental responsibility. Keep reading to learn more about this rebate including eligibility criteria, provincial rates and payment methods.

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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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Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits 2024

Can your business benefit from the new Clean Economy ITCs? To support Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the government has identified six key areas that will receive major economic ITCs in 2024 and beyond. With the passing of Bills C-59 and C-69, the legislation for the first four ITCs has now received royal assent. These ITCs represent a significant opportunity for tax savings, with roughly $93 billion in federal incentives being made available by 2034-35. To learn more about the Clean Economy ITCs and what they mean for Canadian businesses, check out our Key Insights.

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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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Employee Ownership Trusts

Business owners, are you up-to-date with Canada’s recently enacted Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) framework? EOTs provide a viable alternative to traditional exit strategies that can ensure the longevity of a business by placing ownership into the hands of those who know it best—its employees. For business owners considering their succession planning options, EOTs offer a tax-efficient means of transferring ownership. They’ve also been shown to improve business performance by creating a sense of shared ownership and investment in the company’s future. To learn more about the new EOT framework and what it means for your business, check out our Key Insights 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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