The Path to Recovery
The Path to Recovery A Summary of the January, 2021 the BDC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER for ASE Clients The BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) publishes a monthly newsletter to help entrepreneurs stay informed of current economic conditions and the effect on their business. Our team at the Associated Senior Executives (ASE) thought it worthwhile to […]
Happy Holidays!
To All Our Dear Subscribers, Clients and Friends… Our Team, the board members at Associated Senior Executives, want to send you some personal thoughts and hopes for the coming year, 2021… FLETCH KEATING: The first 6 months of Covid were all about disbelief, fear and uncertainty. I think that as we all reflect on what […]
Considering your business exit strategy
Considering Your Business’ Exit Strategy Over time you have nurtured your business like a parent nurtures a baby. It is your life’s work and may even be your identity. How do you sell it and get others to see its value? This is a tough transition and sometimes a rude realization. Preparing to sell a […]
Salary versus Dividends
Salary versus Dividends: How should you pay yourself? We, at Associated Senior Executive, often have clients ask whether they should take their wages as a salary or dividends. As a business owner of an incorporated business, you can derive your income from either salary or dividends or from both. What are the differences between dividend […]
‘SCARY TIMES’…
In the fall of 2001, just after 9/11, I attended a workshop with Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach, an exclusive program for entrepreneurs. We were still rattled by the recent events of the Twin Towers and fearful of our future. Some students there witnessed that day in New York City. Listening to their stories […]
The 3 C’s of Opportunity
The 3 C’s of Opportunity in Business It is easy to visualize your passion as being a huge asset to your business. In many instances it is. However, it is essential that you realize your passion has to correlate with market needs. So many business fail to do this and end up disillusioned that being a ‘genius’ […]