Canada: a Country of Real Wealth

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:October 30, 2018
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Finance/Lifestyle

I spent most of July in Minaki, Ontario, on the water. That part of our country is beautiful! The air is clean and the sounds of nature are everywhere. I…

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Credit and Accomplishments

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:October 23, 2018
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Leadership

Harry S. Truman said, “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” I observed that truth from the basketball team Orlando Magic…

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Securing Retained Earnings

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:October 16, 2018
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Finance/Tax

Last week's article was about securing your shareholders loan. Now let's focus on securing your retained earnings. The retained earnings, share capital, and shareholders loan represent your entire investment and…

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Secure your Shareholders Loan

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:October 9, 2018
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Finance/Tax

Most business owners have significant investments in their companies. Often these investments are represented by shareholders loans. These loans often arose at start up or are the result of undrawn…

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The Ideal Team Player

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:September 25, 2018
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/HR/Leadership

Business book author Patrick Lencioni recently wrote The Ideal Team Player:  How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues.  I recommend it to both employers and employees.  The three…

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September

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:September 20, 2018
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Leadership/Lifestyle

September. My favourite month. To me it’s a new beginning. With summer over, school back in session and vacations often done, it’s back to “business”. And I look forward to…

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Opportunity = Challenge = Reward

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:May 25, 2017
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/HR/Leadership/Marketing

Definitions: Opportunity - a time or set of circumstances that make it possible to do something. Challenge - difficulty in a job or undertaking that is stimulation to one engaged…

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A Truly Inspiring Event

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:May 16, 2017
• Post category:Blog/Leadership

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A Pre-Invitation

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:April 26, 2017
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Leadership/Lifestyle/Marketing

If you have a friend or relative with a disability or are passionate in that area, keep reading. On June 8th as part of Lazer Grant's 35th anniversary celebration/tribute, we…

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Business is Great!

• Post author:Joel Lazer, FCPA, FCA, CIRP
• Post published:April 19, 2017
• Post category:Blog/Consulting/Corporate Finance/Leadership/Marketing

"Business is great and we’re looking for more."  My now retired partner, Allan Grant, used to say this often and with a little gleam in his eye.  Business is good…

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