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Protect your business against future capital gains tax

Protect your business against future capital gains tax

Life insurance benefits can pay taxes owed to benefit your heirs
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Surrey snowboarder fashions ski-wear success

Surrey snowboarder fashions ski-wear success

One-man startup with global aspirations harnesses online marketing strategies
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The advantages of leasing equipment over buying

The advantages of leasing equipment over buying

Is leasing the right choice for your company?
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Petcetera files for bankruptcy protection

Petcetera files for bankruptcy protection

Petcetera has been a dog of a business for a while, according to its founder and CEO Dan Urbani, who told Business in Vancouver that he will go through a corporate restructuring for the second time.
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Former beer executive seeks entry into medical marijuana trade

Former beer executive seeks entry into medical marijuana trade

Brian Harris' post as CEO and owner of Russell Breweries has turned out to be a gateway job for eventually joining the marijuana business.
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Chilliwack manufacturer’s upwardly mobile opportunity

Chilliwack manufacturer’s upwardly mobile opportunity

Tycrop’s head count has tripled since branching out into the oil and gas sector
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Federal government must help small businesses raise capital: IIAC

Federal government must help small businesses raise capital: IIAC

Small businesses often have difficulty raising capital and the federal government needs to do more to help their cause, according to Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) president and CEO Ian Russell.
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Coastal Contacts' pending $430 million sale good news for local e-commerce ventures

Coastal Contacts' pending $430 million sale good news for local e-commerce ventures

Profile of Indochino, BuildDirect, ShoeMe.ca raised in wake of deal for online eyewear firm
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Richie Bros.’ profits up 18% in 2013

Richie Bros.’ profits up 18% in 2013

Vancouver auctioneer Ritchie Bros.’ net earnings were $93.8 million in 2013 – a jump of 18% compared with 2012 – the company announced March 3.
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B.C. alcohol sales inch upward in 2013: BMO

B.C. alcohol sales inch upward in 2013: BMO

Sales of beer, wine and spirits in British Columbia were $3.5 billion in 2013 – an increase of 0.5% compared with one year ago – BMO Economics announced February 28.
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