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Questions to ask when leasing a business space
A major decision most business-people face is choosing to buy or lease their business space. […]
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- May 11, 2022
Meet Lift Legal
POP QUIZ! TRUE OR FALSE: a) Lawyers are too expensive. b) Lawyers use big words […]
- April 22, 2022
Spousal Support: What is it and am I entitled to it?
Upon the breakup of a relationship, one or both partners may be entitled to claim […]
- April 4, 2022
What should be in my purchase agreement?
I am buying a home! What should be in my purchase agreement? Although most real […]
- March 15, 2022
A message from your corporate minute book
Does my corporation need a formal minute book? A corporation is legally required to maintain […]
- March 1, 2022
Estate planning for blended families
Having your estate in order for those you leave behind is of the utmost importance. […]
- February 17, 2022
Does your company need a shareholders’ agreement?
Any company with more than one shareholder should strongly consider having a unanimous shareholders’ agreement […]
- April 17, 2020
Co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic
With public health officials urging families to self-isolate in their homes, divorced or separated parents […]
- April 16, 2020
Aboriginal community support during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Canada, the Federal Government has declared that the health, […]
- March 25, 2020
Business Owners Facing Uncertainty Amid COVID-19
You are a business owner amid COVID-19. Now what? The vast majority of our clients […]
- March 20, 2020
Relief from COVID-19 as an Employee
Almost everyone employed in the private sector during these challenging times is likely to have […]
- March 20, 2020
Employers Facing Uncertainty
You are a business owner amid the chaos of COVID-19. Now what? COVID-19 has forced […]
- September 10, 2019
Why You Should Consider a Cohabitation Agreement
Whether you know it or not, you may be in a common law relationship. A […]
- August 29, 2019
5 Tips for Managing Back to School Stress
If your family is anything like ours, you’ve probably experienced the highs and lows of […]
- November 30, 2018
4 Marketing Ideas for This Holiday Season
As December approaches, you’ve likely noticed an increase in holiday marketing campaigns. From social media […]
- November 27, 2018
Stories for the Holiday Season
Can you believe how time flies? As December approaches, you’ve probably started thinking of how […]
- November 22, 2018
Brand Your Environment
When people say your environment can affect who you are, it doesn’t just apply to […]
- November 20, 2018
Winter Activities for You and Your Family
Halloween costumes have been packed away for another year and people have started to string […]
- November 16, 2018
It’s Time to Plan Your Office Holiday Party
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is approaching quickly, and […]
- November 14, 2018
Separation and Social Media
The use of social media has been growing steadily over the past few years. There […]
- November 9, 2018
The Benefits of Partnering Up
Running your own business can be extremely taxing. It takes a lot of patience, time, […]
- November 7, 2018
How a Pet Can Help Your Family Through Your Divorce
Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, especially children. Often, younger children don’t understand that the family […]
- November 2, 2018
Managing Stress as an Entrepreneur
Managing your own business may seem like a dream, but there’s a lot of responsibility […]
- October 29, 2018
Keep Safe This Halloween
Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year, and it’s not hard […]
- October 26, 2018
Signs of Parental Alienation
Depending on their age, children of divorce may feel confused as to why their parents […]
- October 24, 2018
The Drawbacks of Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has been fairly popular for years. For centuries, authors and publishers would advertise upcoming […]
- October 22, 2018
5 Entrepreneur-Oriented Bloggers You Should Follow
Every business owner knows how important it is to stay up to date in the […]
- October 19, 2018
The Rise of the Millennial Prenups! And Why You May Want One Too
Prenuptial agreements have been around for years, dating back to the early days of ancient […]
- October 12, 2018
Building a Parenting Plan that Works
Divorce is never easy, especially when you have children. It’s important to create a system […]
- October 10, 2018
How to Successfully Launch Your Brand
Whether you’re in the process of creating an entirely new brand or considering giving your […]
- October 4, 2018
4 must-read books for entrepreneurs
Bill Gates reportedly reads 50 books a year. Mark Cuban reads at least three hours […]
- September 28, 2018
Personal privacy protection and small business
Small business owners should never dismiss the importance of protecting customers’ privacy. Privacy laws apply […]
- September 26, 2018
Fall activities for families
The crunch of crisp leaves under our feet… The signature smells of ginger, allspice, cloves […]
- September 21, 2018
6 Fall marketing ideas for small businesses
Fall brings cooler weather, warm sweaters and pumpkin spice everything. People are settling into routines […]
- September 19, 2018
Back to school and special expenses
As their children head back to school this fall, parents may wonder about the costs […]
- September 17, 2018
THE BUSINESS OF GETTING PAID
Getting paid on time ensures a positive cash flow, as well as positive client relationships. […]
- September 12, 2018
UNDERSTANDING SEPARATION AGREEMENTS
Regardless whether you and your spouse agree to live separate and apart for a trial […]
- September 7, 2018
EDGE BUSINESS COMPETITION: GROOMING TOMORROW’S BUSINESS LEADERS TODAY
With back to school, we tend to see a great many stories aimed either at […]
- September 4, 2018
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH STRESS
Children, like adults, can struggle with stress. Overscheduling, tension within their families and going back […]
- August 31, 2018
Essential back-to-school apps for parents
Lunchables or Pizza Pops? Child A has a book report, volleyball tryouts and a math […]
- August 28, 2018
9 must-have apps for every entrepreneur
Is it really possible to work smarter and grow fast despite small teams and a […]
- August 24, 2018
Cohabitation agreements
In a related post, we explained prenuptial agreements and how they determine division of property […]
- August 22, 2018
Selling a business: Tax and other implications
Running your business fuels your passion and keeps you going through long days. But what […]
- August 17, 2018
Selling your business: are you ready?
As an entrepreneur, your business is an extension of yourself and your vision come to […]
- August 15, 2018
Prenuptial agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a marriage contract between you and your intended spouse. Entered into […]
- August 10, 2018
Franchising and Alberta’s Franchises Act
If you’ve thought about starting your own business, you may have considered running a franchise. […]
- August 8, 2018
Questions to ask your family lawyer
The relationship you strike with your family lawyer centres on compatibility: you need to ensure […]
- July 30, 2018
Secondary market research
Market research explores consumer behaviour, as well as the ways cultural, societal, economic and personal […]
- July 27, 2018
Heritage Day reading list for ages 11+
For over 40 years, Heritage Day has celebrated Alberta’s ethnic diversity and vibrant culture. Our […]
- July 25, 2018
Primary market research
Market research explores consumer behaviour, as well as the ways cultural, societal, economic and personal […]
- July 20, 2018
Heritage Day reading list for ages 9–11
For over 40 years, Heritage Day has celebrated Alberta’s ethnic diversity and vibrant culture. Our […]
- July 18, 2018
Introduction to market research
Market research involves gathering information about your customers and gaining knowledge of your competitors. Knowing […]
- July 13, 2018
BizPaL: your online friend when searching for business permits and licences
The idea of starting a business is appealing, especially if you have an entrepreneurial spirit […]
- July 11, 2018
Heritage Day reading list for ages 4–8
For over 40 years, Heritage Day has celebrated Alberta’s ethnic diversity and vibrant culture. Our […]
- July 6, 2018
Moving with your children
During spring and summer, apartment vacancy rates are up, and there are a lot of […]
- July 4, 2018
Women’s Entrepreneurship
Women play an important part in business leadership, and they bring key skills, values and […]
- June 29, 2018
Summer scheduling strategies for divorced families
Summer usually means vacations, graduations, weddings and myriad summer activities. It can be an especially […]
- June 27, 2018
7 places to find a small business mentor
As an entrepreneur, there are myriad things you likely don’t know and are forced to […]
- June 22, 2018
Choosing summer activities for your kids
With school almost over for another year, children risk losing academic skills and knowledge over […]
- June 20, 2018
6 summer marketing ideas for small businesses
Summer brings warm weather, vacation, and frequent visits by food and ice cream trucks. More […]
- June 14, 2018
Youth entrepreneurship
Insatiably curious, entrepreneurs are eager to chase their dreams and see them come true. By […]
- June 13, 2018
Parenting in plain language
With separation or divorce come mixed emotions, confusion and an array of unfamiliar legal terms. […]
- June 8, 2018
Enlightened entrepreneurs: Top Podcasts for business owners
Wherever possible, you want to hone your skills and gain new knowledge. To succeed, you […]
- June 6, 2018
International Travel with kids
The days are getting longer, the weather’s warmer, and children yearn for summer. As the […]
- June 1, 2018
Family law: Spousal and partner support
Spousal and partner support refers to payments made by one spouse or partner to the […]
- May 30, 2018
What’s in it for you? Benefits of Entrepreneurship and self-employment
Small business owners want to bring their visions to life. Others have an insatiable entrepreneurial […]
- May 22, 2018
Family law: Standing in the place of the parent
When a relationship or marriage dissolves, the obligation to financially support children remains. This responsibility […]
- May 16, 2018
Family law: Parental income and child support
Child support refers to payments made by one parent or guardian to another. These payments […]
- May 8, 2018
Family law: Reasons to deviate from the federal child support guidelines
Child support refers to payments made by one parent or guardian to another. These payments […]
- May 4, 2018
Business insurance: Ensuring smooth business operations
Apart from wondering whether you even need insurance, as a business owner, you may also […]
- May 3, 2018
Family law: child support and special expenses
When a couple’s relationship breaks down, parents still have an obligation to support their minor […]
- April 27, 2018
Getting down to business: Developing an effective mission statement
An effective mission statement is as important as your business plan. As a business owner, […]
- April 25, 2018
Family law: Parenting arrangements and child support
When a couple’s relationship breaks down, parents still have an obligation to support their minor […]
- April 20, 2018
Elements of a business plan
Whether you’re just getting started or are well established, you need a business plan. The […]
- April 18, 2018
Family law: child support for children over 18
When a couple’s relationship breaks down, parents still have an obligation to support their minor […]
- April 13, 2018
Family law: Support for parents confused about child support
When a relationship or marriage dissolves, parents’ first thoughts often centre on their children. All […]
- April 10, 2018
Starting a business: Bootstrapping
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- April 6, 2018
Spring activities to weather cabin fever with your kids
With spring comes unsettled weather: sun, clouds, wind, rain and rainbows. If you’re looking for […]
- April 4, 2018
Starting a business: Small business grants
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- March 29, 2018
Starting a business: Small business loans
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- March 26, 2018
Family-Friendly Activities for Spring Break
Spring has officially sprung! The new season also means Spring Break for your kids. Are […]
- March 21, 2018
Starting a business: angel investors
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- March 16, 2018
Pop the popcorn: Family-friendly movies
There are countless activities that help promote happy and healthy children, and they don’t have […]
- March 13, 2018
Starting a business: Crowdfunding
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- March 8, 2018
Starting a business: financing
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- March 6, 2018
Division of property: Types of property agreements
Spouses or partners can enter into agreements about how property will be divided should their […]
- March 2, 2018
Starting a business: planning your finances
You need to spend money to make money. Tired as this cliché may be, it […]
- February 27, 2018
Division of property: information for unmarried, common-law couples
Partners may have questions about the law and how to divide property at the end […]
- February 20, 2018
Types of business ownership: Cooperative
There are four types of business ownership possible in Canada: as an entrepreneur or small […]
- February 16, 2018
Children’s books about divorce: Books for teens (ages 13–17)
Divorce. The word is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily understood. For teens who […]
- February 13, 2018
Types of business ownership: Corporation
There are four types of business ownership possible in Canada: as an entrepreneur or small […]
- February 7, 2018
Children’s books about divorce: Books for tweens (ages 11–13)
Divorce. The word is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily understood. For children who […]
- February 6, 2018
Types of business ownership: Partnership
There are four types of business ownership possible in Canada: as an entrepreneur or small […]
- February 1, 2018
Children’s books about divorce: Books for school-aged children (ages 7–11)
Divorce. The word is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily understood. For children who […]
- January 30, 2018
Types of business ownership: Sole proprietorship
There are four types of business ownership possible in Canada: as an entrepreneur or small […]
- January 26, 2018
GST basics for Alberta’s small businesses
What is GST? The Goods and Services Tax is a federal tax levied on both […]
- January 25, 2018
Children’s books about divorce: Books for preschoolers (ages 3-6)
Divorce. The word is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily understood. For young children […]
- January 18, 2018
Division of property: information for couples who were legally married
Spouses may have questions about the law and how to divide property at the end […]
- January 17, 2018
EDMONTON-AREA BUSINESS INCUBATORS HELPING SMALL, STARTUP AND SCALING BUSINESSES GROW
Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the lifeblood of thriving communities and play a crucial role […]
- December 4, 2017
Parallel parenting after divorce
Parents’ continued involvement in their children’s lives can be an issue following a separation or […]
- December 1, 2017
What’s in a name? Tips for naming your new business
There are many things that are boring and tedious about starting a new business, but […]
- November 30, 2017
Building resilience and reassuring your kids during divorce: resources for parents
Divorce is not uncommon today, unfortunately. According to the 2011 census, five million Canadians have […]
- May 12, 2017
A Message from your Corporate Minute Book: “Stop Ignoring Me!”
A corporation is legally required to maintain a minute book. But what is a minute […]
- March 12, 2017
Meet Lift Legal!
Pop Quiz! True or False: a. Lawyers are too expensive. b. Lawyers use big words […]
