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SBLR Sponsors N6 Business Innovation Events Series

SBLR is a proud sponsor of the 2012 N6 Business Innovation Conference Series. The N6 Conferences are a series of events targeted towards innovative and entrepreneurial business owners, operating North of Toronto - in such areas as Newmarket, Georgina, Whitchurch Stouffville, etc. With jam-packed agendas full of high impact speakers, including our very own Mitch Silverstein, these events shouldn't be missed!

Online Globe & Mail Discussion With Partner, Mitch Silverstein, Attracts Huge Audience

Partner Mitch Silverstein was invited by the Globe & Mail to participate in an online discussion on Thursday, April 26th for small and medium-sized business owners. The topic was how to save taxes - a relevant theme, given the time of year.

BNI To Host 2012 Golf Tournament In Support of SBLR\'s Designated Charity - Camp Erin Toronto

After reading our recent e-newsletter with an announcement of our 2012 designated charity, Camp Erin Toronto, our friends at BNI GTA have generously offered to send all profits from their upcoming golf tournament directly to Camp Erin. This warms our hearts, and we are delighted to promote this event on behalf of both BNI (Business Networking International) and Camp Erin.

2012 Federal Budget Commentary - Now Available

The 2012 Federal Budget was released by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on Thursday, March 29, 2012. The highlights of the budget have been summarized in our 2012 Federal Budget Commentary.

2012 Ontario Provincial Budget Commentary - Now Available

The 2012 Ontario Provincial Budget was released by Minister of Finance, Dwight Duncan, on Tuesday, March 27th. The highlights of this budget are summarized in our 2012 Ontario Budget Commentary.

Partner Mitch Silverstein Presents Tax Webinar to OGCA

Partner Mitch Silverstein was recently asked to facilitate a webinar on strategic tax planning for the Ontario General Contractors Association. In this 1 hour clip, Mitch discusses a variety of strategies that can potentially help business owners save or recover tens of thousands of dollars every year.

Looking For A Few Good Partners!

SBLR is actively looking for talented partners to join our leadership group. Check out a brief video clip featuring Partner Jordan Gould, as he discusses his experience in merging with SBLR back in 2007.

New Funding Available for Companies Adopting Digital Technology

Through the federal government's new Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP), small and mid-sized enterprises may be eligible for advisory services and funding to help them adopt digital technology and build digital skills. Could you be eligible?

Uncle Sam To Go Easy on American residents in Canada?

Word on the street is that Americans living in Canada who have failed to file U.S. tax returns are about to get a reprieve from Uncle Sam. According to David Jacobson, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, the IRS will not issue penalties for late filing as long as no taxes are owed...

New Legislative Changes for CPP

Does your company employ anyone between the ages of 60 and 70 years of age? Starting January 1, 2012, you may have to deduct Canada Pension Plan contributions from their pensionable earnings, even if they receive a CPP or QPP retirement pension...