WORDS OF WISDOM
A LEGAL BLOG BY WARDS LAWYERSPC
WARDS OF WISDOM
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BUSINESS & CORPORATE POSTS
BUYING OR SELLING YOUR BUSINESS? MAKE SURE IT’S A SMOOTH RIDE
You’ve decided that you want to acquire an existing business, you’ve been in discussions with the current owner and now it’s time to put it
SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT: AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT IN THE FAMILY SUCCESSION PLAN
It can feel overwhelming to a business owner, the thought of embarking on a plan for succession/transition of their business. Particularly when the transition plan
(A FEW) THINGS YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENTS
Shareholders’ agreements, also known as “unanimous shareholders’ agreements”, are tools for shareholders of private corporations to govern different aspects of the management of their businesses.
PARTING WAYS AND PARTITIONING PROPERTY – WHAT HAPPENS TO PROPERTY ON A BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION
You and another individual have come together to form a business partnership. You have each brought your own property and assets into the partnership to
I FILED MY CORPORATE TAXES… I’M DONE, RIGHT?
Corporate compliance…that’s just taxes, right? For many, once the collection of information, preparation and submission of the tax filing is complete, an item is checked
YOU’VE JUST CLOSED YOUR BUSINESS PURCHASE – “WHAT NOW”?
Congratulations! You have just completed the purchase of your new business and you are ready to get started! While you have so many things to
YOU’VE JUST CLOSED YOUR BUSINESS SALE – “WHAT NOW?”
Congratulations! You have just completed the sale of your business and you are ready to retire! But wait, there may still be a few items
IS IT TIME TO INCORPORATE YOUR BUSINESS?
Your business is generating more income than you need for your living expenses. You are building your business to sell one day, or to leave
DO YOU NEED AN ISC REGISTER?
An ISC Resister, also known as a Register of Individuals with Significant Control or a Transparency Register, sets out prescribed details for each individual owning,
IS MY NON-PROFIT UP TO DATE?
In October, 2021, the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (the “ONCA”) was brought into force. This legislation replaces the Ontario Corporations Act which governs Ontario not-for-profit
CKL FARMERS – MORE MONEY FOR LIVESTOCK WELL BEING STUDY AND NEW PROGRAMS. TODAY’S UPDATE…..
The Ontario Government is investing $2.35 million in advanced animal research related to livestock health and well-being while also focusing on increasing productivity and competitiveness
CKL FARMERS – MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT – UPPING THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. TODAY’S UPDATE…..
The Ontario government is expanding the Risk Management Program a year earlier than planned by $50 million for a total of $150 million annually. This
DOING BUSINESS IN THE CKL – TIMES HAVE CHANGED – YOU NEED PROTECTIVE, USEFUL WORKPLACE POLICIES – WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED – 25 POLICIES; FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW – A FIXED PRICE. LET’S GET STARTED.
The “new normal” in the CKL means transforming how we conduct business, both in our stores and online. Conducting business has changed….and will continue to
CKL BUSINESSES – NEED MORE ONLINE PRESENCE? E-PAY HELP? BROADER MARKETING? RECOVERY MEANS CHECKING OUT THE NEW FUNDING TO JOIN THE "DIGITAL MAIN STREET" – $5.7 MILLION AND MORE. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
The Ontario has announced a new $5.7-million in funding to help small businesses reach more customers, create and enhance their online presence, and generate jobs through
CKL BUSINESSES – AS YOU PIVOT AND DO MORE ONLINE , PROTECT YOURSELF FROM YOUR EMPLOYEES’ BREACHING PRIVACY OR DATA – WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
During the pandemic, businesses and organizations in the CKL are exploring new, online delivery and operations. With this new way to do so business, the
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