Following a rocky 2018 in capital markets and negative investment yields, many Canadian investors are feeling edgy about their financial holdings and report they have less satisfaction with their investment firms, according to the JD Power 2019 … [Read more...]
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May, 2019 Thieves you trust
May 15, 2019 by
According to the American Dental Association, 40 per cent of dental offices have been, or will be embezzled by an employee. Whether you are a young dentist purchasing a new practice, or a mature practitioner working towards retirement, … [Read more...]
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May, 2019 Tax planning on separation and divorce – what you need to know
May 15, 2019 by
When you are going through a separation or divorce, income tax issues will likely not be top of mind. However, good tax planning, before and during a separation can generate significant tax savings and help preserve your assets. Support … [Read more...]
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May, 2019 You’re fired!
May 2, 2019 by
Terminating an employee is probably the most hated job in the practice management life of a dentist. You must try for a smooth exit without causing upheaval in the office, and ensure the employee leaves with ego intact and without filing a lawsuit … [Read more...]
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May, 2019 Our top post-tax season planning tips
May 2, 2019 by
“I’ve saved the money to pay my income tax. Now all I have to do is borrow some to live on.” Lou Costello How did you survive the tax season? You probably feel you paid more than your fair share of the $145 billion of personal income taxes the … [Read more...]
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Apr, 2019 A good office manager is critical for practice success
April 17, 2019 by
Your appointment schedule is full, hygiene is booked a month ahead, and patients have to wait weeks to see you even for minor treatment. Your staff is hustling to keep up with the pace, which often shrinks the lunch hour to a ten-minute break. For … [Read more...]
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Apr, 2019 Not happy with your investment returns? Find a new portfolio manager!
April 17, 2019 by
If you find that your investment portfolio manager is making more money from your portfolio than you, you may want to put an end to this unproductive relationship quickly. The money you put aside for retirement comes from spending long hours in the … [Read more...]
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Apr, 2019 A dashboard to monitor your practice success
April 2, 2019 by
Imagine for a moment you are driving a car with no GPS to direct you, no instruments to tell you the speed and no fuel gauge or indicator light warning you the engine is running out of oil. It is unthinkable; you would never get into a car without an … [Read more...]
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Apr, 2019 Federal budget splurges on zero emission vehicles
April 2, 2019 by
The government in its latest federal budget has put aside $300 million as an incentive to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEV). The monies will be spread over three years and will give buyers $5,000 toward the purchase of a ZEV. The incentive … [Read more...]
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Apr, 2019 The incredible shrinking investment return
April 2, 2019 by
You are investing in the Canadian stock market which has enjoyed a robust average annual growth of 8.5 per cent for the last 30 years. Yet, your investments have you perplexed or more likely depressed, because these stock market gains are not … [Read more...]
