If you own a business, you know that disputes can and do arise. These disputes might involve partners, employees, clients or even a landlord, and they can stem from arguments over contract terms and fulfilment, personal rights, theft or other types of misconduct....
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Women engaging in business formation may receive needed funds
Research indicates that the largest growing segment of Canadian entrepreneurs is women. Female entrepreneurs who want to engage in business formation may wonder where they can get the funding they need in order to move forward. It is possible that BMO Financial Group...
What is an employee-owned company?
When it comes to your business structure, your decisions depend on the size of your company, the product or service you sell, the types of employees you have and many other factors. Sometimes, you may require a less common structure, such as an employee-owned company,...
Unintentional discrimination during the interview process
When attempting to fill an open position, an organization will likely take numerous steps designed to ensure they find the right individual for the job. Factors such as work history and educational experience are used to build a coherent picture of the candidate from...
Are there tests of a restrictive covenant’s reasonableness?
Regardless of their size or chosen industry, organizations will largely rely on well-constructed agreements to drive their growth, profitability and relations. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the organization to slant the contract too far toward their own...
4 factors that might be negotiated in a severance agreement
The success of a company generally lies in the strength of its operational documents. These documents can range from vendor delivery agreements to various employee handbooks and contracts. A severance agreement is a document prepared by the employer that dictates...
Remotely compatible: how to choose a remote employee
Now that we’ve seen nearly a year of non-traditional working conditions, it’s time to consider the future. With increased flexibility offered by remote working, when it’s time to rebuild your workforce, a fully remote employee might be your best choice. The...
Practical ways to limit business liability and risk
When people think of risk management for businesses, they often think of insurance. Indeed, there are quite a few types of insurance you may wish to consider in order to protect your business from losses: General and professional liability Commercial property...
How to create anti-bullying policies for your business
One of the keys to the success of any business is having a workforce that feels free from harassment, violence and hostility. Achieving this goal often begins with creating policies that prohibit certain behaviours, outline complaint procedures and identify potential...
Thinking about making changes to your company?
Perhaps when you began your business, you believed that the decisions you made would carry it well into the future. However, as time progressed, you began to wonder whether making some changes to your company would increase its efficiency or drive a higher profit. Or...