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The Surprise Tax Bill: What Nobody Tells You in Year One
TaxesStarting a BusinessCanadaGetting StartedMoney & FinancesWhy so many Canadian founders get hit with a bigger-than-expected tax bill in their first year of self-employment, what's actually in that bill (CPP included), and how to make sure year two doesn't catch you the same way.
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Sole Proprietor or Incorporate? A Canadian Founder's Decision Guide
Starting a BusinessLegal & StructureTaxesCanadaBritish ColumbiaGetting StartedSole ProprietorshipIncorporationA plain-language breakdown of sole proprietorship vs. incorporation for Canadian founders, covering real costs, liability, taxes, and how to tell which one actually fits your business right now.
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Athena Collective and TD Women in Enterprise Announce Strategic Collaboration to Expand Holistic Support for Women-Led Businesses
women entrepreneurswomen-led businessesTD Women in EnterpriseStrategic Collaborationfemale-founderssmall businessentrepreneurshipbusiness growthCanadabankingwomen in businessannouncementAthena Collective and TD Women in Enterprise have announced a strategic collaboration to provide women entrepreneurs across Canada with more holistic support, combining TD's specialized banking expertise and accredited bankers with Athena Collective's data-driven platform, curated resources, and global community.
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