Malware. Network Scanning. Man in the Middle. Phishing. DNS Spoofing. Trojan Horses. These are just a few examples of cyber-attacks carried out against small and mid-sized Canadian businesses every day. We all hear the stories and know there are risks. But how big is the threat and what steps can a business take that can […]
COVID has changed how and where we work. Employers hoping to bring staff back to the office will need to take steps to ensure each day in the office is a positive and beneficial experience for staff, including some who may be reluctant to leave the comforts of their home office. In this online presentation, […]
The pandemic has caused a major upheaval in the way we live and work. As businesses begin to plan for the future and the opportunities of our post-COVID world, these changes will have a major impact on strategic priorities. Adding to the changing business environment is the launch of Ottawa’s new Official Plan, which has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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