What’s a cooperative?

The co-operative is a business model that’s beautifully suited to social enterprise and a people-first economy. It’s not nearly as common as it should be, likely because most entrepreneurs don’t even know it’s an option.

Beware the Entrepreneurship Industry

I’ve noticed a trend towards the industrialization of entrepreneurship these days, and the more I think about it, the less comfortable I am with it.

Lawyer Stuff 101 – What Does a Business Lawyer Do?

This is the second in my series of articles on how you, a business owner, can use your lawyer most effectively. The most frequent conversation I have when meeting with new clients is to explain the role of the lawyer … Continued

Legal Aspects of Business Succession Planning

Entrepreneurs dedicate their lives to growing their business, but how on earth can they retire? Toronto lawyer Mike Hook explains that a well-thought-out business succession plan is the first step…

Legal Aspects of Business Continuation Planning

This article is the second in my series on what’s involved in planning for the worst. In the last one I gave an overview on who and what is involved in the process. This time I’ll lay out some of … Continued

Contingency Planning for Small Business

Owning your own business is kind of like giving birth to a needy child. It will fill your days with all manner of excitement, some good, some bad. There also comes a time when you need to start considering what … Continued

Record Label Contracts

Few artists would want to be considered to be “in business” for doing what they do, but like it or not, as soon as you get paid for it, you’re a sole proprietor. For artist-entrepreneurs, the art lies in the … Continued