The Scenario The long hours and sleepless nights you put into your startup are beginning to pay off. Demand for your business is accelerating – both your market share and ...
Building a Solid Foundation – Knowing your options when it’s time to issue shares
Once your startup begins to see success, discussions often turn to shares – namely, the amount that should be issued and who should gain equity in your company. Zeifmans’ experts teamed up with Cassels ...
Look before you leap – How to choose the right first financing for your startup
Securing the first round of financing for a startup can be both an exciting and overwhelming endeavour. Zeifmans partnered with business law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP to help ...
BDC insights for tech companies looking for financing – and why your accountant should be your first stop
Securing financing from a top lender like BDC doesn’t depend on luck or a splashy pitch deck. There’s a surprising amount you and Zeifmans Technology and Startups team can do beforehand ...
Top 10 pitfalls of real estate financial reporting
The relationship between business owner and accountant is paramount to the success of a real estate business, in particular when it comes to your financial reporting needs. That’s why Zeifmans ...
Structuring your real estate business for RSP eligibility
Seeking potential investors? You may find an opportunity in Retirement Saving Plans (“RSP”). Currently, real estate backed investments are a sought-after commodity, but many investors are unable to directly invest. ...
Will stock option taxation changes hurt hiring?
Employers in Canada’s emerging industries like cannabis, psychedelics, and agritech are concerned about how upcoming changes to the taxation of stock options will impact their ability to recruit top talent. ...
Procurement prep and supply chain stability in 2021
Roughly a year ago, we published a blog post outlining the ways in which businesses needed to pivot in order to succeed amidst early–COVID supply chain shortages. Little did we know that ...
Tax credits, subsidies, and loans cheat sheet
You set the goals. We help you achieve them. The road to success can be bumpy. So it’s helpful to have an experienced financial team in your corner, connecting you ...