Laurie Bissonette

The mandatory WSIB regulations that came into effect in January extend insurance benefits already in place for employees to business owners, as well as corporate officers, inde­pendent operators, sole owners and busi­ness partnerships.

After years of hard work you can look back and be proud of your achievements. You’re a small business owner enjoying a steady income that provides a comfortable lifestyle for your family. You beat the odds.

Last year, Canadians were treated to a raucous U.S. election (which I would admit, I find entertaining) and a Washington fiscal melodrama along with ongoing woes in Europe and Asia, which have put a chokehold on global economic growth.

Entrepreneurs like to think big. It’s in their nature. For some, that means setting up related companies in the U.S. and abroad to grow their business.

If you are a private company owner contemplating retirement, receiving an unsolicited offer to sell your business might seem like winning the lottery.

If you are a high-net-worth individual, you may receive a call from the Canada Revenue Agency as part of a new program to scrutinize Canada’s wealthiest citizens.

Like it or not, the retirement goal posts are moving. On average people are living longer.

Fraud is a crime of opportunity. More often than not, it’s also personal which leaves private enterprises particularly vulnerable.

I am fortunate to work with and advise many business families. I am always in awe of the amazing enterprises they run and continue to build.

In the weeks leading up to the March 29 federal budget, the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program was the subject of many debates concerning its validity as a tool to encourage innovation in Canada.