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On one side we can see that:   (1)  A massive wealth transfer is underway. (2)  Aging owners are preparing to exit. (3)  Entire industries are quietly changing hands.   But on the other hand:   (1)  Most young entrepreneurs and new immigrants don’t have sufficient capital or runway to get their ideas into reality. (2)  They want cash flow, preferably from an operating business. (3)  They want leverage.   Over the past few months, I have had conversations with Canadian founder

Canada does not lose when founders leave, it loses when capital begins to set the rules.   Y Combinator recently announced a rule that Canadian starts up had to incorporate in the United States, the Cayman Islands or Singapore to participate.   Fortunately, they repealed the rule shortly thereafter, but it got me thinking.   What YC did is a real-world example of capital mobility in action.    While YC was saying the quiet part out loud, it indicates just how precarious the s

A lot of immigrants and young entrepreneurs don’t want to start from zero.   They don’t want: • 2–3 years of trial and error • No cash flow • No customer base   They want something that already works.   Buying a business can fast-track your success, but what most first time buyers fail to appreciate is that you are not just buying the revenue – you are also buying the risk!   Before you sign anything, understand these five things:   1. Asset purchase vs. share purchase   This

You may not know it yet, but we are in the midst of the greatest transfer of wealth in human history.   A generation of business owners – many of whom built companies in the 70s, 80s, and 90s – are preparing to retire.   Restaurants. Gas stations. Construction companies. Professional practices. Family-owned operations.   For many of these owners, their business isn’t just an income source. It’s their life’s work. We have seen it first-hand with our clients. And now, as retire

Your home is your safe space. You have the right to defend yourself from intruders with reasonable force. Talk to a lawyer to understand what this entails.

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If you have been arrested, you may be able to get bail. Talk to a lawyer about your options to do so.

An expiring visa doesn't mean your ability to stay in Canada is over. Talk to a lawyer to see what your legal options are.