Your Legacy, Your Way: Employee Ownership Trusts

Your Legacy, Your Way: Employee Ownership Trusts

The Canadian Economic landscape is changing with 76% of small businesses due to retire in the next decade, leaving over $2 trillion dollars of business assets at stake (CFIB). With this ‘Silver Tsunami’ rapidly approaching, Founders may be left scrambling for options...
The Big Emotions Around Transition

The Big Emotions Around Transition

Imagine your home. Whether you’ve lived there for two years or twenty, it’s more than just a structure—it’s a reflection of your journey. The outlet by the kitchen stove is a reminder of the time you learned you’re not an electrician. The basement doorway bears the...
Employee Ownership and the Construction Industry

Employee Ownership and the Construction Industry

In recent years, the construction industry has faced increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled employees. According to a 2023 survey by the Canadian Construction Association, 38.4% of construction companies nationwide identified recruiting skilled...
Selling your business to your employees

Selling your business to your employees

And not your kids…. HBO’s Succession depicted the complex dynamics of passing down a family business, painfully reminding the viewer of the potential challenges and pitfalls of transitioning leadership to the next generation. Having worked with many family...