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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...
Finding Purpose at Work: Why Ownership Should Matter to Employees

Finding Purpose at Work: Why Ownership Should Matter to Employees

by Courtney Yanta | Apr 24, 2025

As human beings, we naturally seek a sense of purpose. Our identities are shaped by the roles we play—siblings, parents, friends, teammates. Work is no different. For many of us, how we earn a living is more than just a job; it is a big part of who we are. We spend...
How Employee Ownership Helps Canadian Business Owners Plan a Legacy-Focused Exit

How Employee Ownership Helps Canadian Business Owners Plan a Legacy-Focused Exit

by Courtney Yanta | Apr 16, 2025

Featured in CanadianSME Business Magazine As thousands of Canadian business owners near retirement, the question of how to exit their business has become more urgent—and more complicated. Traditional sales and third-party takeovers often leave employees vulnerable and...
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