Your Business Unleashed

Do Medical Professionals Have GST/HST Issues?

Do medical and paramedical practitioners really have GST/HST issues—even if they think they don’t? In this episode, we unpack the hidden GST/HST risks facing medical and para-medical offices and clinics, shared practices, and fee sharing arrangements with associates. Join us as GST/HST specialist David Crawford, explaining where practitioners commonly get it wrong, how GST/HST exemptions work, and what clinic owners and operators can do to avoid costly tax surprises from the CRA. Read the full blog [https://www.achenhenderson.ca/blog/achen-henderson-updates/do-medical-professionals-have-gst-hst-issues/] https://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Planning to Sell Your Business? Try These 3 Free Exit & Business Valuation Assessments

Are you really ready to exit your business — personally, financially, and operationally? In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, we sit down with Gord McFarlane of McFarlane Transition Advisors to reveal three powerful Value Builder assessments business owners can take for free. Learn how the Personal Readiness (PRE) Score, Freedom Score, and Sellability Score help you understand exit readiness, retirement funding, and how attractive your business is to buyers. If you’re a business owner thinking about selling — now or someday — this episode shows how early planning can protect and maximize the value of your life’s work. Read the full blog [https://www.achenhenderson.ca/blog/transition-advisor/planning-to-sell-your-business-try-these-3-free-exit-business-valuation-assessments/] https://www.achenhenderson.ca/

What Documents Should Entrepreneurs Keep? Avoid CRA Headaches and Save Thousands

Running a business in Canada? Don’t let weak record‑keeping sink your tax savings. In this episode, Canadian indirect tax expert David Crawford explains why documentation is the backbone of CRA compliance—from ITCs and GST/HST to vehicle and travel claims.  You’ll learn which records to keep, how long to retain them, and simple systems to stay audit‑ready. Avoid denied deductions, penalties, and stress—set up smart processes that protect your business and cash flow. Read the full blog [https://www.achenhenderson.ca/blog/achen-henderson-updates/what-documents-should-entrepreneurs-keep-avoid-cra-headaches-and-save-thousands/] https://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Powered by People: How TDR Electric Built a 90-Person Team Without Burning Out

What does it really take to grow a construction or trades company from a one-person show to a 90-person team—while treating people well? On Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen talks with Taylor Ross, founder of TDR Electric, one of the Lower Mainland’s leading electrical contractors. In just 10 years, TDR has scaled into: * Large commercial and multifamily construction * EV charging infrastructure and retrofits * Service and maintenance across the Lower Mainland At the core of that growth? A bold vision and a people-first culture. Read the full blog [https://www.achenhenderson.ca/blog/your-business-unleashed-podcast/powered-by-people-how-tdr-electric-built-a-90-person-team-without-burning-out/] https://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Business Valuation in Canada: Tax Planning, M&A Readiness, and ESOPs (What Owners Need to Know)

Unlock the real value of your company—before the CRA, a buyer, or a deal deadline forces the issue.  In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen sits down with a power panel on valuations: Rob Worthington (tax partner, MLT Aikins), Mark Mielke (M&A partner, MLT Aikins), and Gord McFarlane (President, McFarlane Transition Advisors; valuation leader for Achen Henderson). Together they break down why business valuations matter long before a sale—from tax planning, estate freezes, and succession to M&A negotiations, ESOPs (employee stock option plans), and employee ownership structures. If you’re a Canadian business owner in Calgary (or anywhere in Canada) eyeing growth, transition, or a future sale, this conversation gives you the playbook to maximize value and minimize risk. Tap play to learn what drives valuation, what tanks it, and the steps to take 2–3 years before you sell—so you don’t leave money on the table. Show notes include guest contacts and resources. Read the blog [https://www.achenhenderson.ca/blog/your-business-unleashed-podcast/business-valuation-canada-tax-m-and-a-esops/] https://www.achenhenderson.ca/