Owner-Operated Enterprises Insights

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Family Enterprise Advising: Considering the “Soft-Skills” of Succession and Inter-Generational Planning

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Published: June 21, 2022

Author: Steven Kohn

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Owner-Operated Enterprises

Family enterprises are unique, and family business issues can be complicated to navigate due in part to competing interests. For family business owners that are planning for succession and inter-generational… Read More

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Remaining Onside in Your Advertising: Obligations for MB Pharmacists

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Published: July 5, 2021

Authors: Grant Stefanson, K.C., Geoff Schneider, Spencer Kasdorf

Categories: Administrative & Public Law, Health Care, Owner-Operated Enterprises

The ability to effectively promote and market your pharmacy and its services is fundamental to maintaining and growing a successful business. Where pharmacies diverge from other industries is that, in… Read More

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10 Considerations for Selling Your Dental Practice

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Published: December 14, 2020

Authors: Adam Levene, Colby Ferbers, Geoff Schneider, Spencer Kasdorf

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, Owner-Operated Enterprises

Selling a dental practice can be a daunting task at the best of times, and many owners may not be aware of the relevant considerations when preparing for and carrying… Read More

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New Legislation Expands Holiday and Sunday Shopping Hours in Manitoba

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Published: December 10, 2020

Author: Christian Monnin

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, Labour & Employment, Owner-Operated Enterprises

Authors: Christian Monnin, Christine Jeroski Effective December 12, 2020, the Manitoba government will lift current restrictions requiring retail businesses in the province to close during certain statutory holidays and to limit their operating… Read More

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Federal Government Invests $8.3 Million in Western Canadian Women Entrepreneurs

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Published: July 21, 2020

Author: Jodi Wildeman, K.C.

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, COVID-19, Owner-Operated Enterprises, Women

This blog was prepared with the assistance of Haley Stearns, summer law student. On June 16, 2020, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $8.3 million to support women entrepreneurs… Read More

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Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Essential Component of Economic Recovery

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Published: May 22, 2020

Author: Jodi Wildeman, K.C.

Categories: COVID-19, Owner-Operated Enterprises, Women

Authors: Jodi Wildeman, Haley Stearns - summer law student. Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan was commemorated this week to recognize the significant impact that women entrepreneurs have on Saskatchewan’s overall economy,… Read More

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Estate Freezes and Refreezes During Economic Downturn

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Published: April 22, 2020

Author: Garnet Matsuba, K.C.

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, COVID-19, Estate Planning, Estates Law, Owner-Operated Enterprises, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

Authors: Garnet Matsuba, Q.C., Ariel Lekas, Justin Di Liello The opportunities for taxpayers to put their estates in a better economic position during a financial crisis are few and far between.… Read More

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So, You Want to Buy a Pharmacy? (Part Two)

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Published: October 8, 2019

Author: Tom Provost

Categories: Corporate / Commercial, Health Care, Owner-Operated Enterprises

Authors: Tom Provost, Dan Robillard This is the second of a two-part series where we outline some of the essential points buyers need to know before purchasing a pharmacy. Read part one. After… Read More

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Cybersecurity Now! Cybersecurity Guidance for Yahoo!, Your Dry Cleaner and Everyone in Between

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Published: September 24, 2019

Authors: Nathan Schissel, Jeremy Barber

Categories: Compliance, Risk & Crisis Response, Innovation, Data and Technology, Owner-Operated Enterprises, Technology Projects & Transactions

Cybersecurity incidents have a tendency to grab headlines and compromise business value. Recently, we posted about the impact two major cybersecurity breaches had on Yahoo! (“Yahoo”). Hackers managed to gain… Read More

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How to (Legally) Use Social Contests to Promote Your Outdoor Adventure Business

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Published: July 4, 2019

Categories: Owner-Operated Enterprises

Authors: Ryan Morasiewicz and Katherine Bellett Social media advertising can be an excellent, cost effective way for outdoor/adventure companies to engage directly with their target audience. Increasingly, companies are using social… Read More