PwC Private Business Exchange

Federal budget 2013 - The impact on Canadian private companies

Private Company Services — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:07:44 -0400

Unfortunately for entrepreneurs, the 2013 federal budget continued the trend of recent budgets—shutting down perceived tax advantages for private business owners, while offering little if any new opportunities. The latest planning tools that the Department of Finance has targeted relate to products offered by the life insurance industry, principally to private business owners and high net worth individuals. Any individuals who have invested in a leveraged insurance solution commonly referred to as a 10/8 policy or more recently a 9/7 policy should consult with their insurance and tax advisors about the impact of the budget on their insurance planning. Also,...

Interested in the key findings from the Family Business Survey?

Private Company Services — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:52:00 -0400

How have Canadian family businesses performed over the past year? What challenges with they face in the future? Click the image below to view highlights from the Canadian report! Visit www.pwc.com/ca/familybusiness to download a copy of Creating a lasting legacy, the Canadian supplement to the 2012/13 PwC Global Family Business Survey, as well as related Let's Talk articles.

Register for our upcoming webinar on April 9th!

Private Company Services — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:29:38 -0400

Setting time aside to focus on the strategic direction of a business is essential. The next webinar in our Growing your business series focuses on how owners and leaders of private companies can maximize their impact. Maximizing your impact – Finding the time to think strategically Tuesday, April 9, 2013 – 2:00-3:00 pm EDT In today’s increasingly competitive market, there is no doubt that owners and leaders of private companies are looking for opportunities to create efficiencies and drive innovation within their business. Although this remains top-of-mind for most, the day-to-day demands of leading a successful private company can be...

Register now! Family business webinar on March 6th

Private Company Services — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:01:23 -0500

The next session in our Growing your business webinar series will focus on Canadian family businesses. Creating a lasting legacy – Fundamentals for the future of Canadian family businesses Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET The results of PwC’s Global Family Business Survey show that Canadian family businesses have performed well over the past year and continue to strive for steady measured growth. Although optimistic about the future, in an increasingly competitive market, how will they continue to grow, thrive—and survive? In this session, you will learn about: - highlights from the Canadian survey results and...

Wondering what the highlights are from the 2012 Business Insights Survey? Watch the video!

Private Company Services — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:23:52 -0500

Interested in learning more about the key findings from the 2012 Business Insights Survey of Canadian Private Companies? How are business leaders feeling about the year ahead? How can strategic sourcing be a competitive advantage? How can technology be an enabler of strategy? Click here to watch the Business Insights video.

What are the key drivers that will help position private companies for competitiveness in the long term?

Private Company Services — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:46:17 -0500

How did participants of the 2012 Business Insights Survey of Canadian Private Companies respond when asked, "What is the single most important driver in your business or in the Canadian business landscape that will kep position private companies for competitiveness and long-term success?"

What individuals and owner-managed businesses need to do now to save tax

Private Company Services — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:38:28 -0500

Before ringing in the New Year, there are key tax deadlines to meet before December 31st as well as tax strategies to keep in mind for 2013. Be sure to review the recently launched Year-end tax planner 2012 for everything you need to know about tax planning, upcoming tax deadlines, integration tables relating to active business income and investment income and key personal and corporate income tax rates. Click here to access the Year-end tax planner - 2012 Income tax calculator for individuals Wondering what your personal tax bill and marginal tax rates will be, regardless of where you reside...

Introducing the Business Insights Survey of Canadian Private Companies 2012

Private Company Services — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:15:01 -0400

The eighth annual Business Insights Survey reveals how private companies are embracing change and adapting to increased competition, volatility and economic uncertainties. What are private companies doing to position themselves for growth over the long-term? Results from over 400 respondents reveal that Canadian private companies are feeling confident in their ability to navigate through the uncertainties of today’s economy. Over the past few years, they have focused their attention on reducing costs and improving efficiencies as a means to survive the recessionary years. Today, they have embraced these strategies as an ongoing process, not to survive, but to grow, gain...

A strategic plan is the cornerstone to a company’s competitive advantage

Private Company Services — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:40:44 -0400

There is often a lack of understanding about what a strategic plan really involves and the impact that it has on a company’s long-term growth. Russell Fordham, a director in the consulting and deals practice of PwC, wasn’t surprised when participants of an informal poll conducted during a recent Growing your business webinar revealed that only 12% believed their employees could communicate their company’s vision. This disconnect can often stem from a lack of understanding about the strategic planning process and how to best cascade the plan internally throughout an organization. This Let’s Talk article suggests how to begin the...

Thinking of growing your business? Listen to one company's advice

Private Company Services — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:18:00 -0500

Weatherhaven is a Vancouver-based company that builds shelter systems and camps for a variety of customers around the world. In the following video, Weatherhaven CEO Ray Castelli talks about their strategic plan to break through the issue of scalability, including their need to develop their supply chain to build the revenue and growth potential of the company globally.