Trademarking 101
What is a trademark? A trademark is defined as letters, words, sounds, or designs that are used to distinguish one company’s goods and/or services from another. Over time a trademark…
Essential Elements of an Employment Contract
Essential Elements of an Employment Contract As your small business begins to grow you may start considering hiring additional employees. When undertaking this process, it is important that you not…
What are the most important tax benefits of a family trust?
Family trusts are both powerful and poorly understood structures that can provide significant tax benefits for high-income Canadians. Family trusts are a complex subject and should be reviewed in-depth with…
Starting a Small Business in Vancouver
Starting a Small Business in Vancouver The prospect of starting your own business is a life changing step full of emotions. Many small businesses fail within the first five years…
Family Trusts | What Is It & How Do They Work?
A family trust is a structure that facilitates the distribution of wealth to the beneficiaries named in the trust. Typically, your children, grandchildren, spouses are named as beneficiaries. How does…
Five Reasons Why Using Free Legal Contracts Isn’t Helpful
Free legal contracts are widely available online and using them may seem like the perfect way to save money while protecting your business. However, free legal contracts can end up…
Commercial Leases in Vancouver
Commercial Leases in Vancouver Signing a commercial lease is a big step for your small business. A lot goes into this process and it is important that you have all…
Bare Trusts Explained | What are their Benefits?
Bare Trusts Explained A bare trust is a legal structure that facilitates the separation of legal and beneficial ownership over a property. Generally, it’s used in a real estate context….
Should I Incorporate my own Company?
It is possible to incorporate yourself. You can do this without any legal help as BC has an online incorporation system. It is important to note however, that even with…