by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog
Wills & Estate planning is especially important for small business owners who own property and assets. It’s also a critical part of planning for your family’s future. In the unfortunate event of your death, injury, or incapacity, having a proper plan in...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 21, 2023 | Blog
After registering your newly incorporated business, there are steps you’ll need to take to keep it in good standing. Even though each province has unique requirements, there are minimum requirements for maintaining your company required by most Canadian...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 21, 2023 | Blog
When you’re a small business owner, it’s important to plan for the future. When you have a Representation Agreement, it ensures that you have a key legal document in British Columbia for incapacity planning/advance care planning. It’s a legally...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog
Starting a new small business in BC can be very rewarding, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. As a new business owner, you’ll need to commit to giving your business the time, hard work and passion it needs to succeed. There is so much information out...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog
Whether you’re building a new business or you’re a seasoned business owner moving towards expansion, you’ll come across several types of contracts your BC-based business may need. Contracts are a great tool for establishing expectations and mitigating...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 18, 2023 | Blog
While large companies typically always have business insurance, many smaller companies may not think they need it, and small business owners may not understand what business insurance is and why it’s crucial for their company – no matter the size. Today we’re...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog
One of the biggest parts of small business operations is managing employees. There are a number of rules and regulations involving employees that are legally put in place by the BC Employment Standards Act (the “Act”). A large part of which affects the daily...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 8, 2023 | Blog
Starting your own e-commerce business? If yes, then check out our legal checklist to work through the process to ensure you have your ducks in a row and avoid any potential legal issues in the future. Checklist for starting an e-commerce business in BC: Select a...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 7, 2023 | Blog
Here at Benchmark Law, we believe that Wills and Estate planning go hand-in-hand with business planning. It’s important to ensure that both your family and your business are protected in the unfortunate event that something happens to you. As part of your...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog
Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting venture! It’s a wonderful feeling to be the one in full control of your business. Although the journey of becoming an entrepreneur can be thrilling, there are a number of important steps you’ll need to go through to...
