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Business Matters Newsletter – October 2014

Welcome to the October 2014 edition of Business Matters.

Business Matters is a bimonthly newsletter focused mainly on businesses and entrepreneurs. The topics in this newsletter goes beyond taxation and touch on a number of topics that affect businesses. Like our Tax, Tips and Traps Newsletter, Business Matters is available by download and may be printed for your own use or provided o friends and colleagues.

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In this issue…

TAXATION – Year-End Tax Strategies

As the end of 2014 draws near, now is the time to begin taking action on important tax savings and planning opportunities.

MANAGEMENT – Buying a Franchise

Understand the benefits, advantages and risks of buying a franchise.

MONEYSAVER – Considering a Vacation Property

 The desire to own a vacation property may blind you to the real costs of owning a second home. Make sure you plan for the cash out-flow accordingly and strategies to help reduce the burden.

MONEYSAVER – Buying Business Software

The making an informed decision and choosing the software carefully can help avoid costly headaches.

We Are Here To Help

If you have a question about a topic in this article or any matter in general, please give us a call at the office and we can arrange a time to meet.

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Dean Paley

A graduate of Simon Fraser University, Dean started and operated an independent painting company while perusing a degree at SFU. After graduating from Simon Fraser, Dean entered the Certified General Accountants Program of Professional studies where he obtained the professional CGA designation. After a number of successful years as the head of finance for the Canadian operations in a global financial services firm, Dean moved into a marketing role and established and launched a tax, estate and financial planning support department and service to advisors and clients. During this time Dean successfully obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Dean has been a member of the Canadian Forces Reserve spanning three decades serving in the Royal Westminster Regiment (B.C.), the Military Police and later as a commissioned officer in the Cadet Instructors Cadre in Hamilton Ontario. Dean Paley CGA CFP has been interviewed and quoted in major media such as the National Post, Financial Post, Toronto Star, Canadian Business, Money Sense and Investment Executive. Dean is married to his lovely wife Deborah and has four lovely children.