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Planning for negotiation and implementation of a third-party sale

If shares are offered to employees under an employee stock option plan, the employees should be required to sign a share ownership or shareholders agreement when they exercise their stock options
“Implement pooled pensions”: CFIB to feds, provinces

“Implement pooled pensions”: CFIB to feds, provinces

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on upper tiers of government to implement voluntary Pooled Registered Pension Plans, arguing that the economy cannot afford a hike in Canada Pension Plan (CPP) premiums.
Small business confidence increases in B.C., decreases nation-wide in November

Small business confidence increases in B.C., decreases nation-wide in November

Small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia grew more optimistic in November, according to Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) data released this morning.
Aboriginal entrepreneurs to get $500k boost from province

Aboriginal entrepreneurs to get $500k boost from province

The provincial government will invest more than $500,000 in a skills training program that will support aspiring Aboriginal entrepreneurs, Premier Christy Clark announced yesterday.
New buy-local campaign launches today

New buy-local campaign launches today

A new campaign aimed at getting consumers and businesses alike to support other local business by buying local officially launches today.
B.C. gives growth incentive to small breweries

B.C. gives growth incentive to small breweries

B.C. has announced new incentives geared at helping small breweries grow.
Small business thinks big : Even the smallest companies can maintain a social mission if they’re dedicated and clever about their efforts

Small business thinks big : Even the smallest companies can maintain a social mission if they’re dedicated and clever about their efforts

As the owner of Silver Bullet Shredding, a three-person company in Burnaby, Bailey Jung runs into unusual conundrums. For instance: what to do with all the bankers boxes and binders left over from huge shredding jobs?
Target prepares market entry with cross-Canada road show

Target prepares market entry with cross-Canada road show

As Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) prepares its early-spring entry into the Canadian market, the retailer is launching a cross-country brand-building road trip.
44% of Canadians to shop online today for Cyber Monday: BMO

44% of Canadians to shop online today for Cyber Monday: BMO

Nearly half of Canadians are planning to shop online today during "Cyber Monday," according to a new BMO Bank of Montreal survey.
Black Friday increasingly popular in Canada

Black Friday increasingly popular in Canada

Black Friday is increasingly popular with Canadians, according to a recent Ipsos Reid survey on behalf of Visa Canada.