7 years ago
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Last updated: 2019-05-29 14:19:45 The more tax credits you can take advantage of, the lower your taxable income will be. There are some refundable tax credits you can use even if you don’t owe any taxes. Keep reading to discover an important tax tip if you’re self-employed and have children. What Is the Canada Child Benefit? … Read more

8 years ago
Federal Budget Report 2019

Last updated: 2019-03-19 13:53:00 On March 19, 2019, the Honourable Bill Morneau presented his fourth budget as Minister of Finance. The 2019 Federal Budget, entitled “Investing in the Middle Class”, focuses on: Making Home ownership more affordable for first-time buyers. Help workers gain new skills. Preparing young Canadians for good jobs. Helping Canadians with the cost … Read more

8 years ago
How the US Tariff War is Affecting Canada’s Agriculture Industry

Last updated: 2019-03-06 06:22:08 U.S. tariffs on imports have caused negative shifts in the global agricultural supply. As a result, Canadian farmers have become innocent bystanders, hit by China’s retaliatory trade strikes against the United States. Canadian Farmers Worse Off than US Farmers This comes just a year after the Federal Government announced changes to their … Read more

8 years ago
Canadian Dairy Farm Investment Program

Last updated: 2018-12-19 23:35:48 We wanted to make sure that all dairy producers are aware of this program and the upcoming deadlines to participate. Be sure to share this with any dairy producers that you know. Phase Two Recently Announced The Dairy Farm Investment Program is a five-year $250-million program to help Canadian cow milk producers … Read more

8 years ago
Restricted Farm Losses: The Plight of the Part-Time Farmer

Last updated: 2018-12-12 14:23:36 This article originally appeared May 4, 2017 | Robert Graham, Miller Thomson LLP Not just anyone can become a farmer; yet many Canadians aspire to transfer from their existing occupation into farming. The challenge with said aspiration is that starting up a farm business is difficult, and though the federal government provides … Read more

8 years ago
Can Technology Enhance Your Business Money Management?

Last updated: 2018-10-10 06:28:58 Technology is an essential part of business management. Technology allows you to automate common, recurring steps in financial management such as recording sales. Using digital communication allows you to speak directly with different parts of your business, to track spending better. And some technologies predict the trends of business, such as how much … Read more

8 years ago
Starting a New Farm Operation

Last updated: 2018-09-12 06:08:11 Whether you’re a seasoned farmer who has outgrown your current operations or you’re thinking of starting a new farm business, it’s important to have a business plan. Not only a farm business plan help you focus on your goals, it provides the answers you need to make the farming operation run smoothly, … Read more

8 years ago
How to Create a Succession Plan for Your Small Business

Last updated: 2018-08-08 06:32:00 Succession planning is all about finding the right strategy for selling your business or passing it onto someone else—whether it’s a family member, friend, entrepreneur, or employee. A good succession plan: Ensures the transfer of your business goes off without a hitch Protects the businesses reputation Builds value; provides financial security for … Read more

8 years ago
Finance Purchase of Equipment: Lease or Buy

Last updated: 2018-07-18 09:26:26 Spring time and planting season are behind you. Did the equipment survive? Harvest Season will be hear soon enough. Are you in need of new equipment to bring in the crops? Or maybe you need to replace the van for your HVAC, plumbing or electrician business. One thing that farmers and tradespeople … Read more