With the average age of business owners at 58 and many lacking succession plans, Canadian small businesses are facing climbing rates of closure. Al is joined by Dr. Sarah Burrows, Assistant Professor at Queenâs Universityâs Smith School of Business, to discuss the growing concern of succession planning in Canadian small businesses.
Dr. Burrows discusses the "Silver Tsunami" and the impact of changing tax laws on family-owned businesses.
Explore innovative solutions like Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) for sustainable business transitions and learn how local businesses can adapt amidst economic uncertainties.
If youâre a business owner who hasnât thought about succession planning, start listening!
Also in this episode:
- Kerry Smith, National Leader, Famiy Office Services at MNP talks about succession planning
- Areen Pabla, Sales & Marketing Intern at Moneris reviews Julyâs calendar of events
Links of Interest
- Dr. Sarah Burrows on LinkedIN
- Smith School of Business
- Queenâs University
- Family Enterprise Canada
- Family Firm Institute
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- MNP Family Office Services
- SoulFest
- Canadian Food Truck Festivals
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If you have a payment-related or business question youâd like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.
Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.
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