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Navigating COVID-19 relief programs over the past 12-months has been a challenge for many businesses. Your accountant or business advisor can help. One year later, what do the COVID-19 benefits mean for your business?

With all of the personal COVID-19 benefits and relief measures introduced in the last 12 months, do you know where you stand? Heading into tax season - now is a great time to find out.

It is important to manage legal risk for NPOs. For these Not-for-Profit organizations (NPO), there are often many requirements and guidelines to follow. Especially regarding funding and leadership. To ensure compliance, your organization's board and senior management must conduct regular legal check-ups. This will ensure proper due diligence and prevent costly mistakes and avoid exposure to legal liability. According to Carters Professional Corporation, the following 10 tips identify key issues that charities and NPOs should address for effective legal risk management.      

New Year - New Opportunities

Why would I need a valuation?

So your business is starting to earn more money, and with that – you're paying more taxes. Is it time to consider incorporation? The answer isn't that simple. 

In March of 2020 Bill 145- Trust in Real Estate Services Act was introduced to Parliament. While this is still in the process of being fully approved and put into action it does mean change is on the way for how we do business in terms of Real Estate. Specifically speaking, this will allow realtors and brokers to incorporate their businesses which will allow the business to operate as its own legal entity.

Like all of you, we’ve been monitoring the evolving global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As employers, our number one priority has always been and remains the health and safety of our people.  We would like to share best practices on how you, as an employer, can uphold that commitment.  We hope that this plan adds to the health and well being of you and your employees during this time.

Further details regarding the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses were announced today.  This program will be a joint effort between the Federal and Provincial governments.  Some of the key aspects of the CECRA applicable for Ontario commercial properties are outlined below:

It's back to school for the kids, but as professionals, learning never stops! RLB offers a series of courses in the fall to assist your professional development and deliver value to your organization. Whether you're a business owner, an associate, or anyone in between, our training courses can help you succeed. Here are the courses coming up this Fall 2018: