For Ottawa’s leading branding agency, McMillan, hard times happened even before the pandemic struck. In this ‘Beyond the Numbers’ presentation, host Anne Van Delst and guest Gordon McMillan discuss the choices Gordon faced in 2019 as revenues collapsed and how seeking creditor protection allowed the organization to regain its footing in 2020. Topics Gordon and […]
Many businesses across multiple sectors are facing dire financial circumstances that were unimaginable just twelve short months ago. And with government aid programs set to expire in June, business leaders are facing difficult choices that will impact their ability to survive and rebuild. In this Beyond the Numbers presentation, GGFL’s Anne Van Delst and Valérie […]
In this video series, GGFL’s Natalie Evans and Sarah Vandenbelt of Koble Commercial Real Estate & Brokerage discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on the commercial real estate market in Ottawa. Key issues addressed for both tenants and landlords are: How COVID-19 is impacting commercial rents How COVID-19 is affecting the valuations of commercial properties Inventory […]
In this webinar recording, the head of GGFL’s Health Professional Practice, Donna Ho-Faloon, discusses how medical and dental professionals can most effectively make use of their professional corporation. In the video, Donna discusses: – Savings and tax deferral – Tax efficient financing for the purchase of a practice or staring a practice – Income splitting […]
By Monica Martinez, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois) There are few tax scenarios more daunting than those facing dual citizens of the United States and Canada – or, for that matter, the United States and anywhere. Let’s start with some basic facts: Anyone born in the US is a citizen of the US, unless their parents […]
As the economic fallout continues from the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations across the country are facing financial challenges and asking about government support. This webinar was co-hosted by GGFL’s Natalie Evans and Chad Saikaley and lawyers Roberto Aburto and Colin Green from Gowling WLG. Our panel provide a practical overview of the legal, accounting and payroll […]
GGFL Service Changes Secure Document Drop-Off COVID-19, Taxes and Office Operations Our team has been busy working to adjust our processes to manage your tax filing this year. This includes setting up a new way for you to sign and return your tax return from the comfort of your home. Watch our video, or read […]
Is Your Business Prepared for a Slowdown? The COVID-19 virus is having a dramatic impact on business owners as they work to ensure the health and safety of client and staff and adapt their business operations. The impact of the virus will be felt for many months and will have a significant impact on financial […]
It is a common scenario. An entrepreneur has put their heart and soul into developing a successful business and now has some crucial decisions to make about who will run the business and how the accumulated wealth will be shared after he or she retires or dies. Succession planning is a detailed, often emotional and […]
It was summer 2016 when Louise Radmore, president of Ottawa commercial property management company Paradigm Properties, decided to retire and begin winding down the company she established 20 years earlier. After notifying the staff and starting to notify clients, she began her path to retirement. In only a few days, she realized that perhaps it […]