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  • External Financing Options for Entrepreneurs

    July 16, 2014 by

    When more capital is required to start and operate a business than business owners can put forth, entrepreneurs must be aware of their external financing options. Below, our accountants list some of the various options for funding your entrepreneurial enterprise. External Financing Options: Angel Investors Provide capital in exchange for convertible bonds The holder’s investment
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  • Tax Considerations for Entrepreneurial Couples

    July 9, 2014 by

    Entrepreneurial couples make up a large portion of the small businesses in North America. Spouses can make a potent team, as they share a variety of common goals and interests. But, if you are going into business with your spouse, there are several tax considerations that will directly affect your tax deadlines (and throughout the
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  • Important Tax Issues to Remember When Starting a Business

    July 4, 2014 by

    At Hogg, Shain & Scheck, we are passionate about helping entrepreneurs to launch successful and sustainable businesses. We have been privileged to meet incredible innovators whose ideas could revolutionize industries. However, before your startup or small company can takeover the market, you need to be sure that financial negligence does not hamper your earning potential.
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  • Income Tax Deadlines for Canadian Individuals and Corporations

    June 27, 2014 by

    Filing and Payment deadlines for individuals Generally, the filing deadline for individuals is April 30th of the following year; The filing deadline of an individual who carries on a business or whose cohabiting spouse or common-law partner carries on a business is June 15th of the following year (for example, self-employed and partners); Payment deadline
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  • Sale Of Your Business – Tax Implications

    June 25, 2014 by

    If you own a private corporation and plan on selling your business, it is better for you to start planning 3 years in advance rather than planning a few months before the sale as your choices will be limited if you are thinking of reducing your taxes. Options for Selling your Business There are two
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  • Cost Allocation for Manufacturing Overhead

    June 20, 2014 by

    Accurate cost allocation for manufacturing overhead enables companies to price their items accordingly to produce a profit. To protect your profit margins, you need to understand exactly how much each aspect of your business costs. Manufacturing overhead refers to all of the costs associated with producing a product, over and above direct labour and material
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  • Profit & Loss Budgets vs. Profit & Loss Statements

    June 11, 2014 by

    Understanding unique financial reports and what they contribute to financial planning better enables business owners to manage opportunities and risk. Profit & loss budgets and profit & loss statements are commonly confused terms. Read on to learn the difference and to better understand how Profit & Loss budgets and statements can benefit your business. What
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  • Why your Company Should Prioritize a Strategic Audit

    June 6, 2014 by

    Your company should prioritize a strategic accounting audit to ensure that the procedures you have in place are complying with a strategy for long-term success. Long-term success will differ from company to company. However, if you ever want to make your success a reality, it needs to be well defined within a strategic plan. Schedule
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  • What Does Your Exit Plan Look Like? Seminar by Thomas William Deans PhD

    June 4, 2014 by

    Tom Deans May 28, 2014 Executive Summary On May 28th, Hogg, Shain & Scheck Professional Corporation hosted a captivating seminar at the Hilton Suite Markham Conference Centre, which gave the audience an opportunity to engage in an unconventional, yet realistic perspective of family businesses. Dr. Tom Deans, author of “Every Family’s Business,” gave his explicit
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  • When Should your Enterprise Prepare a Profit & Loss Statement

    May 30, 2014 by

    What is a profit & loss statement? A record of a company’s revenues and expenses within a specific period of time These statements demonstrate whether or not a company is generating a profit or loss If a company is losing money, they identify how much and where revenue is being generated and what cost structures
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  • How to Assemble the Ideal Board for a Post-Bankruptcy Enterprise

    May 28, 2014 by

    Learn how to recruit and retain an effective board following a company’s declaration of bankruptcy. Our firm explores the complexities that arise when recruiting board members for a post-bankruptcy vs. a financially sound company. We hope to demonstrate how to create an effective board of directors that will position your company for long-term success, rather
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  • Things to Consider when Buying a Business in Canada

    May 9, 2014 by

    At Hogg, Shain & Scheck, we look forward to the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs. Our team loves to fuel innovation by refining the financial practices of Ontario’s business owners. To serve our clients better, we continuously perform research to remain aware and ahead of trends that may affect entrepreneurs and their growing businesses. Our
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