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TSX hits another high as pot stocks fall after U.S. Attorney General report + MORE Jan 4th
TORONTO _ It was another record close for Canada’s main stock index despite a sharp drop in the health-care sector which includes some of the country’s biggest marijuana companies.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 41.39 of a point to 16,412.94, gaining ground throughout the day aft.... More »
7 Long-Term Investment Options That Can Help Meet Short-Term Money Needs Jul 18th
Redeeming investments intended for major life goals could adversely affect your financial plan. Under such cases, several flexible aspects of long-term instruments could assist you to satisfy your short-term requirements. There are lots of long term Investment options intended to meet your short-ter.... More »
How Three Friends Turned a Student Rental House to Billions in Assets May 14th
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In 1991, brothers Jason and Martin Castellan made their first real estate acquisition: a student rental house in Guelph, Ont. Their first investor? Their dad. They were joined in their business venture by their friend R. Jason Ashdown a short time later and continued to grow their.... More »
Q & A: Your questions on managing your money in 2018 Jan 13th
The new year presents an opportunity for fresh financial start. CBC's Jacqueline Hansen hosted a recent Facebook Live with financial planner and author Shannon Lee Simmons about budgets, debt and enjoying your money..... More »
Aecon extends deadline to complete CCCI deal as federal review continues + MORE Mar 29th
The deadline for Aecon Group Inc. to complete its sale to a Chinese state-owned business has been extended to July 13 as Ottawa continues its national security review of the $1.5-billion deal.
The Calgary-based construction company and acquirer CCCC International Holding Ltd. (CCCI) had faced a self.... More »
What it takes to successfully own and operate a franchise
– moneysense.ca
VANCOUVER — Beeru Mannan owns two Freshii locations in British Columbia with his brother, and the duo plan to open another pair of the chain’s restaurants in the province next year.
The veteran franchisee, who’s been affiliated with three other brands previously, was drawn to Freshii’s focus on healthy dining options. Standing in his Burnaby, B.C., location while employees prepped fresh vegetables in the kitchen, Mannan said he believed it was an up-and-coming chain in the health food segment that could grow exponentially.
The brothers are two of many Canadians running the 78,000 franchise units in the country that fall under some 1,300 brand names, including Freshii, according to the Canadian Franchise Association.
People looking to join their ranks want to be their own boss, enjoy the flexibility that comes along with that, and desire direct control over their financial investment, according to survey responses compiled by the CFA.
Prospective franchisees should research the company, build an emergency fund and closely read the fine print on all documents before making a big capital investment, according to franchisees and industry insiders…
The veteran franchisee, who’s been affiliated with three other brands previously, was drawn to Freshii’s focus on healthy dining options. Standing in his Burnaby, B.C., location while employees prepped fresh vegetables in the kitchen, Mannan said he believed it was an up-and-coming chain in the health food segment that could grow exponentially.
The brothers are two of many Canadians running the 78,000 franchise units in the country that fall under some 1,300 brand names, including Freshii, according to the Canadian Franchise Association.
People looking to join their ranks want to be their own boss, enjoy the flexibility that comes along with that, and desire direct control over their financial investment, according to survey responses compiled by the CFA.
Prospective franchisees should research the company, build an emergency fund and closely read the fine print on all documents before making a big capital investment, according to franchisees and industry insiders…
The head of Canada’s biggest securities regulator says its staff have reviewed an application by Nasdaq Inc. to operate a stock exchange in Canada, but it hasn’t yet come before the board.
Lights, camera, inaction: Auditor says Alberta fails to monitor film, TV grants – News1130
– news.google.ca
News1130Lights, camera, inaction: Auditor says Alberta fails to monitor film, TV grantsNews1130EDMONTON – The auditor general says Alberta's multimillion-dollar grant program for film and TV productions has been abused because of loose rules and poor oversight. Merwan Saher says grant recipients have been breaking the rules by hiring people …Alberta television and film industry grant lacked financial oversight: Auditor GeneralEdmonton Journalall 7 news articles »
At midday: Energy stocks drive TSX down
– theglobeandmail.com
Wall Street edges along on tepid bank earnings, media stocks drag
