by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog
Small businesses are a large part of the Canadian economy. There are a number of small businesses that range from retail, service providers, vendors and online shops. With the ability to have creative autonomy and independence, many people are choosing to become small...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog
It has now been nearly a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. We have addressed many changes and questions that COVID-19 brought up for business owners and employees alike. See our past blogs for...
by Dayna Finkelstein | Jan 2, 2023 | Blog
Looking back isn’t always easy, especially after a year like 2020. But we believe when it comes to business, learning from past mistakes is essential to your continued success. Today, we’ll discuss business lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog
Whether you’ve decided to retire or move on to a different opportunity, selling your company is a huge decision that requires some thoughtful planning and consideration. It can be a long, complicated and frustrating process, so avoid these seven common...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so does the economic impact on small businesses in B.C. Unfortunately, this may lead to some commercial tenants struggling to make their monthly rent payments and can lead to tenant-landlord disputes. We have previously...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog
One of the many unique things about running a small business is having to obtain at least a cursory knowledge of things like accounting, administration and business law. For those who work in creative industries, intellectual property and copyright law are important...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog
Does the COVID-19 pandemic have you thinking about your health and future, or the future of your loved ones? You’re not alone – it makes a lot of sense to prepare or update a will under the current circumstances. In order to safeguard British Columbians who wish to...
by Dayna Finkelstein | Dec 28, 2022 | Blog
Are you considering buying an existing small business? We understand the appeal! Being able to bypass any potential start-up woes and tribulations and skip to buying into something that already has an established customer base and brand identity is an enticing idea. ...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Dec 26, 2022 | Blog
COVID-19 has presented some unique challenges for employers this year – employee contracts being one of them. Recent changes and clarifications in the BC Employment Standards Act have prompted some business owners to revise their employee contracts. If you are...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Dec 24, 2022 | Blog
Did you know that your Intellectual Property (IP) may have monetary value? The process of valuing your IP can help your small business make strategic decisions, secure financing and can be a useful tool during business negotiations. Why does intellectual property have...