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What restrictions may a business impose on customers?
We all know no shirt and no shoes means no service, but stores, restaurants, and some other businesses often find other ways to refuse service or even sometimes bar customers.
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Nobody wants to hear the words "The CRA will be conducting an audit." After all, who wants a Canada Revenue Agency auditor going through all of their books and records, possibly finding errors and ...
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Having your own business can be a joy, but also a real pain. Whether you are planning on buying or selling a business, there are quite a few things to consider when doing either.
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What business structure should a person choose?
So you’re ready to start your own business, but don’t know your “Inc.” from your “LLP.” Relax, we’re here to help.
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Daycare regulations: licensed v. unlicensed daycares
As most parents know, finding a good daycare spot can be an Olympian task. All across Canada, tens of thousands of kids languish on waitlists for a quality spot. Parents can only wait so long though, ...
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What’s a sole proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is possibly the most basic, yet difficult business structure.
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As with almost anything tax-related, the question of when to register for and charge GST/HST can be confusing. Here are the basics.
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