Last updated: Oct. 30, 2019
Do you have a disability or a child with a disability? Are you worried about saving for retirement? Then you should open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help you start building long-term savings. The RDSP shares some similarities with the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), which was set up … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 28, 2019
On Oct. 24, 2019, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews presented the province’s fiscal 2019–20 budget. The minister anticipates a deficit of $8.7 billion for 2019-20 and further deficits of $5.9 billion in 2020-21 and $2.6 billion in 2021-22. A surplus of $0.6 billion is projected in 2022-23. There are no new … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 25, 2019
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is back in power, but as a minority government this time after the general election on Oct. 21, 2019. The Liberals proposed several changes in their election platform that could have tax implications for small business owners and farmers. Until the federal budget gets released in Spring … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 24, 2019
For almost a decade, FBC Members Tim and Wendy Wallace have helped dog owners by caring for their pets at their cage-free facility in Muncey, Ont. It all started in 2009 when they saw a news story about All Breed Canine Rescue, which runs out of London, Ont. and the surrounding … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2019
To say Alistair and Erin Hagan are busy is an understatement. The FBC Members and couple of almost 20 years run a family owned cattle farm in Virden, Manitoba. On top of their day-to-day operations on the farm, they also own and run Hagan Performance and Ranch Horse Sale. Both Alistair … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 17, 2019
For more than a decade, Marty Hammond worked for landscaping companies in Niagara Falls before deciding to strike out on his own. He wanted to provide superior service to customers and focus on quality over quantity. So in 2009 he took the leap and started his own company, Ace of Spades … Read more
Last updated: Sep. 26, 2019
If you want to read more about why our Members love our year-round, personalized, all-in-one solution for their farm or small business, here are some of our favourite recent reviews. FBC On-Site Tax Appointment We’ll come to your home or place of business to understand the details of your operation and … Read more
Last updated: Sep. 5, 2019
Granted, payroll obligations are not a simple procedure and the red tape may seem overwhelming at times but it is one area that attracts close scrutiny from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Essentially, you have to record and remit deductions for Canada Pension Plan (CPP), employment insurance (EI) and all federal, … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 26, 2019
In August, we learned about the best way to engage your email list, how to connect with consumers, why you should spend time upgrading old blog content, and the importance of slowing down. Here’s a list of our top picks from around the web that offer inspiration, advice and interesting information … Read more