Firefly Insights Canada Logo
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Succession Planning
    • Employee Ownership Transitions
    • Employee Retention & Equity Compensation Strategies
    • Generational Transfers
  • Connect
  • Resources
How Employee Ownership and Environmental Sustainability Work Together

How Employee Ownership and Environmental Sustainability Work Together

by Jennifer Williams | Jul 29, 2025

Rethinking Ownership for a Greener Future As more businesses confront the reality of climate change, sustainability can no longer be treated as a side project. Customers are paying attention. So are communities. And perhaps most of all, employees—especially the next...
Employee Ownership Trusts in Canada: What We’ve Learned One Year In

Employee Ownership Trusts in Canada: What We’ve Learned One Year In

by Courtney Yanta | Jul 28, 2025

Just over a year ago, Canada introduced the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) as a new way for business owners to transition ownership while keeping their companies locally rooted and employee aligned. Since then, interest has grown—but questions remain. Drawing from the...
How Purpose-Driven Ownership Is Reshaping Business Succession

How Purpose-Driven Ownership Is Reshaping Business Succession

by Courtney Yanta | Jul 23, 2025

Firefly Insights founder featured in Ripple of Change magazine We are excited to share a recent feature in Ripple of Change magazine, where our founder Jennifer Williams discusses the future of business succession through values-driven ownership. In the interview,...
The Cash Trap That Could Be Costing You Major Tax Benefits

The Cash Trap That Could Be Costing You Major Tax Benefits

by Courtney Yanta | Jul 21, 2025

Understanding One of the Most Overlooked Disqualifiers for the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption Many Canadian business owners are familiar with the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE)—a powerful tool that can shield up to $1.25 million of capital gains from tax...
Your Legacy, Your Way: Exploring Employee Ownership Share Plans (ESOP) for Canadian Companies

Your Legacy, Your Way: Exploring Employee Ownership Share Plans (ESOP) for Canadian Companies

by Courtney Yanta | Jun 11, 2025

The Problem Traditional third-party sales only offer Founders a single option: extracting their money for retirement. While this may seem like a clear-cut solution, it introduces significant risks. The company’s culture, its people, and the legacy that the Founder has...
Selling Your Bike Shop to Employees via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) – A Smart Exit Strategy

Selling Your Bike Shop to Employees via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) – A Smart Exit Strategy

by Courtney Yanta | May 28, 2025

Running a bike shop is more than just a business—it’s a community hub, a passion project, and a reflection of your values. But as a business owner, there comes a time when you start thinking about what’s next. Whether you’re eyeing retirement, your next...
« Older Entries

Recent Posts

  • How Employee Ownership and Environmental Sustainability Work Together
  • Employee Ownership Trusts in Canada: What We’ve Learned One Year In
  • How Purpose-Driven Ownership Is Reshaping Business Succession
  • The Cash Trap That Could Be Costing You Major Tax Benefits
  • Your Legacy, Your Way: Exploring Employee Ownership Share Plans (ESOP) for Canadian Companies

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
The Firefly Insights logo in white.
Let's Talk
  • Follow
Firelfy Insights is a Proud Member of Employee Ownership Canada

Home      About     Services     Blog     Contact

© 2025 Firefly Insights | Terms of Use | Crafted by SOCL