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Building a Business

Starting Your Business Guide: Step 2 - Register Your Business

How to register a new business. Learn about different business structures, how to create your business entity and other necessary business registrations.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Sep 20, 2023

Starting Your Business Guide: Step 1 - Plan Your Business

Learn to create a business plan. This article will take you through the process of creating a concise business plan that you'll actually use!

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Sep 13, 2023

Ownr Coupon Code - 20% Off

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Aug 1, 2022

How to Build a $1 Million Business | Part 3 | Your Mindset Matters

If there is one thing that separates the successful business owners I have seen from the rest, it’s mindset. The people that build successful businesses get a few things that others can’t seem to wrap their heads around. Luckily, it’s something that can be learned and once you see it, it can’t be unseen.

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Jun 14, 2022

How To Build A $1 Million Business |Part 2| What's Your Why?

While strategy may sound like big company stuff, planning is the foundation great businesses are built. Without a “why”, your business will likely fall into chaos if you don’t do something like what I present here. I don’t exaggerate when I say that this is the most important episode in the whole series.

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Jun 7, 2022

How to Build a $1 Million Business | Part 1 | Why $1 Million?

Why is a $1 Million business the sweet spot for building wealth and balancing your lifestyle? In this article, we’ll break down the different types of businesses and some of the pitfalls that come with each one. We’ll then explain why a $1 million business is such a sweet spot for a business as both a finishing goal or a launching pad for an even larger business.

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Apr 12, 2022

Ownr Review: Easily Incorporate a Business in Canada with Ownr

Avalon's full review of Ownr with a step-by-step guide on how to incorporate your business with Ownr.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Feb 15, 2023

5 Things You Need to Know Before you Start Your Business

Starting a business is hard. Here's 5 things to know before getting started.

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Dec 11, 2017

Registering a Business in Canada

As a business owner, there can be quite a bit of red tape and paperwork to churn through.  We've created a list of important programs and licenses that a BC business owner should consider registering for.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Jul 18, 2017

Naming your Start-up

When we were naming our first child, I remember waking up in the night with a start. "We can't name her that!" I said to my wife. We were about to name our child Penelope Nicole and at that moment I realized she would be "Penny Nickle". Take that first-born child!

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Jun 1, 2017