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How to avoid family-business tax traps

How to avoid family-business tax traps

If you own shares in a private corporation, say a small family business, you’ll know that there are many tax advantages – a host of deductions, writeoffs, and other tax breaks to help keep your business solvent.
China's credit rating system measures citizens' behaviour

China's credit rating system measures citizens' behaviour

Your 'credit' score declines if you criticize the government online
A moral dilemma

A moral dilemma

Boots and Bouquets Nov. 11 was Remembrance Day. As a retail business that depends on sales for its livelihood, should you open before the 11th hour on this day of remembering our fallen soldiers? Well, let's make a corporate decision, we'll open 8 a.
10 first steps to investment planning

10 first steps to investment planning

Opening an investment account is relatively easy. What’s not so easy is how to proceed with investment planning, so you don’t immediately lose what’s in your account.
Fracking bans not evidence based

Fracking bans not evidence based

Calls for bans and moratoria are unjustified given the results of research into the risks
In the words of Bob Barker...

In the words of Bob Barker...

In order to talk to Wanda about Sweety the puppy who had undergone surgery, I went to the Humboldt SPCA on Hwy 5. Sure, I just went there for the interview. I went there because it was a glowing heaven of puppies and kitties.
In the words of Bob Barker...

In the words of Bob Barker...

In order to talk to Wanda about Sweety the puppy who had undergone surgery, I went to the Humboldt SPCA on Hwy 5. Sure, I just went there for the interview. I went there because it was a glowing heaven of puppies and kitties.
Raise your glass to the farmer you don't know

Raise your glass to the farmer you don't know

They are part of the reason you spend a smaller percentage of your income on food than your grandparents
Lest we forget …

Lest we forget …

Hanbidge on Horticulture
The Force Awakens in the Zinchuks

The Force Awakens in the Zinchuks

In a little over a month’s time, a journey that began when I was just two years old will take its next step. It’s as if Star Wars has always been a part of my life, and I guess it has. It’s going to be hard to sleep the night before Dec.
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