by DEAN Financial | Dec 2, 2025 | 2025, Blog, business owners, financial planning, tax
2025 Year-End Tax Tips for Business Owners As 2025 comes to a close, many business owners are thinking about wrapping up their books, reviewing results, and getting ready for a new year. But before December 31 passes, there’s one more important task to tackle — your...
by DEAN Financial | Nov 5, 2025 | 2025, Blog, business owners, estate planning, Family, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, investment, mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, retirees, Retirement, tax
2025 Federal Budget Highlights On November 4, 2025, the budget was delivered by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. The 2025 Federal Budget focuses on stability, simplicity, and long-term growth. There are no broad tax...
by DEAN Financial | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, business owners, critical illness insurance, Family
Most of us don’t expect to face a serious illness in our lifetime. But the truth is, health challenges such as cancer, heart disease, or stroke are more common than many people realize. In fact, about half of Canadians will develop cancer at some point in their lives....
by DEAN Financial | Aug 31, 2025 | Blog, business owners, farmers, insurance, Professionals
Starting a new business venture can be both exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. The hopes and dreams of success, financial freedom, and being your own boss are accompanied by many uncertainties and risks. To add to some of the anxiety comes the facts: about...
by DEAN Financial | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, business owners, estate planning, Family, insurance, investment
Estate Planning for Business OwnersWhat happens when the children grow up and they are no longer dependent on their parents? What happens to your other “baby”- the business? Estate planning for business owners deals with the personal and business assets....
by DEAN Financial | May 31, 2025 | Blog, business owners, financial planning, insurance, investment
Financial Planning for Self-Employed ContractorsBeing a self-employed contractor can bring you a large cash flow and the satisfaction of being your own boss – but it can also make financial planning more complicated than being an employee. When creating a financial...
