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6 little things that make a big difference to the value of your company
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. With the Sochi Olympic Games taking place this month, it is interesting to reflect back on some of the big events of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. In the Men’s Downhill race at Whistler, for example, the winning time of 1:54:31 was posted by Didier Défago…
Picking the Right Financial Planner for You
In thinking about working with a financial planner, you’ve decided you want to take control of your finances, build your wealth, and plan for a secure retirement. This is a great decision. Who you choose as your financial planner is not a decision to be taken lightly. You want to be sure it’s the right…
Will your business be more valuable this time next year?
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. For many, January is a time of rebirth and resolutions. It’s a month to reflect on last year’s achievements and to set goals for the year ahead. Some people will set personal goals like losing weight or quitting a nasty habit, and most company owners will set…
December Market Update with Wilfred Hahn
On a very last minute basis, I called Wilfred Hahn, co-CIO of Hahn Investment Stewards to ask him to help put into perspective what is going on in the economy and in the investment markets in light of some recent market events. He not only put into plain-English what is going on but also outlined…
TFSA VS RRSP – Where’s The Best Place for Your Money
A recent online survey conducted in November by Ipsos Reid showed that of over 1200 Canadians, 36% aren’t even contributing to an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). If that many people aren’t taking advantage of this age-old investment vehicle, imagine how many are not using the much newer TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account). Add to…
Do you know your CUF:CAC ratio?
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. The most powerful metrics in any business are ratios that express your performance on metric A as it relates to metric B. For example, knowing what your revenue was last year is interesting; but knowing what your revenue per employee was will give you a sense of…
Mike Flux – General Update Q3 2013
In this video, I speak with Mike Flux, Senior VP of Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital to chat about their investment outlook. We also discuss how to interpret the current events, and how to properly position portfolios to take advantage of these market events. IRONSHIELD Financial Planning’s “Fly On The Wall” update call. These…
Mike Flux – Investment Alternatives Update Q3 2013
In this video, I speak with Mike Flux, Senior VP of Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital to chat about their investment outlook. We also discuss how to interpret the current events, and how to properly position portfolios to take advantage of these market events. IRONSHIELD Financial Planning’s “Fly On The Wall” update call. These…