Zeifmans’ recent Instagram Live session focused on helping startups succeed from first financing to the final phase of their life cycles. The session was a roundup of our recent four-part ...
Why your business is likely eligible for a SR&ED tax credit
As a small business ready to expand, you may have heard of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. Maybe you’ve even skimmed the qualifications and asked your friends ...
Our Masters of Disruption podcast series: psychedelics, cannabis, esports and more!
The emerging industries space which include psychedelics, plant protein, esports and more, continues to rapidly expand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by technological advancement and busy capital markets. In our ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...