Like many Canadians, I go to Tim Hortons on a regular basis and was intrigued when they recently unveiled their new loyalty program. Free donuts and coffee for buying the same items I would have [...]

Finding the right location for your business can be difficult. Once you find the right space, the focus often shifts to negotiating certain terms with the landlord, such as the amount of rent and [...]

When I speak to clients selling their home, one of the important questions I ask is whether there is a mortgage or line of credit secured against the property. Most of the time, clients will tell [...]

Most people looking for a franchise understand that there will be restrictions imposed by a franchisor on how the business is operated. This can range from a retail store having to purchase [...]

Given the competitive market that exists right now, many buyers have unfortunately been on the wrong end of a multiple offer situation. Sometimes, buyers are unsuccessful due to their price being [...]

Now that summer is finally here, a lot of people will looking to do renovations. While most people recognize that they will need building permits for large projects, like an addition, many do not [...]

Negotiating a commercial lease is a very involved process. There are numerous items of concern, and most people fixate on the term of the lease, the amount of rent, and the right to renew. While [...]

When speaking to a client about starting their business, I often discuss the different structures available (e.g. sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc…), as well as the various [...]

When we assist clients with the sale of their property, we discuss a variety of items with them, such as contacting utility companies and meeting to sign the closing documents. While the [...]

Location, location, location. That is what we always hear when it comes to buying a house or setting up a business. For a franchisee, the decision of where to set up your operation is a crucial [...]