Succession planning is an essential part of a business’s lifespan – one that’s often overlooked. A study by the Family Business Institute found that only around 30% of family businesses ...
Strategic Use of Multiple Wills in Canadian Estate Planning: Navigating Probate Fees
Creating multiple wills is a practice that has been associated with estate planning in Canada, particularly in provinces like Ontario for the last 20+ years. The primary reason people create ...
Navigating uncharted territory: Tax obligations to know when launching your start-up
Launching a startup is no easy feat, and keeping up with Canadian tax compliance can seem overwhelming. It’s vital to work with an experienced advisor to understand which taxes you ...
Pycap and Zeifmans partner up to support international start-ups entering Canada
Zeifmans is excited to announce its newest partnership with Pycap, an innovative Venture Capital Firm and Canada’s Leading Startup Visa (SUV) incubator. The firm, which is registered with the Federal ...
The esports revolution is already here: what Canadian businesses need to know
The world is experiencing an esports revolution, with Canada at the forefront. With global revenue of $1.1 billion USD in 2021 and year-over-year growth of $1.6 billion USD in 2024. ...
The Grand Finale – Exit Strategies for a Successful Startup
The scenario After years of hard work, a successful startup is ready to enter the final phase of the lifecycle of a business – the exit. Businesses in this position ...
Level Up: What Startups Should Know About Venture Capital Financing
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 ...