Catalyst: a newsletter for privately held businesses

Catalyst Spring 2010

A Grant Thornton topical newsletter for privately held businesses. The Spring 2010 edition is dedicated to exploring some of hot HST issues business owners from across the country may not have considered in the lead up to the July 1, 2010 transition date. Also discussed are some of the positive effects a Canadian dollar at par can have on businesses looking to improve productivity. [May 28, 2010] More...

Catalyst - Winter 2010

A Grant Thornton topical newsletter for privately held businesses. The Winter 2010 edition highlights some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received over the last year about the upcoming “made in Canada” Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Private Enterprises (PEGAAP). Also featured is some food for thought when it comes to using social and professional networking in the business arena. [February 25, 2010] More...

Catalyst - Fall 2009

A Grant Thornton topical newsletter for privately held businesses. This edition focuses what to look at when determining the health of your current financial position and gives you some suggestions on how you can whip your business back into shape. We also explore how some bad debts can be used for tax purposes. [October 20, 2009] More...

Catalyst - Summer 2009

Topical newsletter for privately held businesses. Topics in this succession and estate planning-focused issue include: an interview with Genevieve Taylor, Principal at Legacy Tax + Trust on how to avoid some of the more common litigation issues that can arise from a poorly thought-out estate plan; succession and estate planning tools and strategies; and the considerations involved when transferring assets into joint accounts. [June 30, 2009] More...

When the going gets tough...the smart stop and think about the tax implications.

Will I be able to repay my loans? Will my operations remain stable? Am I going to incur losses from which I can’t recover? These are just some of the ways nervous Canadian business owners are asking the same basic question: What does the financial future hold for me and my company? [March 20, 2009] More...

Catalyst - Spring 2009

Topical newsletter for privately held businesses. Topics in this fraud-focused issue include: an interview with Detective Sergeant Jim Farrell of the Toronto Police Fraud Squad on fraud awareness during economic uncertainty, fraud as the ultimate illusion, E-discovery in the new legal environment and tips for the individual on how to protect against fraud. [March 6, 2009] More...

Catalyst - Fall 2008

In this issue: Lending in the current economy- An interview with RBC's Tim Rider; When the going gets tough... the smart stop to think about the tax implications; and Tax tips for privately held businesses [December 3, 2008] More...

Catalyst - Summer 2008

Welcome to our Summer 2008 edition of Catalyst. In this edition, we have selected three topics that we think you’ll find interesting reading: improving your relationship with your lender, privately held business succession planning, and cyber fraud. [July 21, 2008] More...

Catalyst - Winter 2008

The truths and myths of SR&ED tax credits; New Family Enterprise Insights 2007 thought leadership report; Selling family businesses in Canada; New Professional Services Insights 2007 thought leadership report; Focusing on recruitment and retention [November 27, 2007] More...