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[INTERVIEW] Michael Majeed, Finance Executive, SR&ED Tax Consultant

YoungUpstarts

Michael Majeed is quick to note the vast numbers of new startups that launch each year on the Canadian landscape, and he’s keenly interested in helping young business owners make the most of their opportunities, especially when it comes to their finances. An entrepreneur should always know their numbers and check on them frequently.

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What Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves Before Using AI Tools to Start a Business

The Startup Magazine

Companies are turning to AI to streamline their operations, notably in areas like customer service, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. From identifying your audience to understanding the market and mapping out your finances, entrepreneurs have found they have a lot to do before building a successful venture.

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The New Startup: Legal Financing & Lawsuit Loans

YoungUpstarts

If you haven’t heard about legal financing or lawsuit loans before, that may change. The practice of legal financing dates back to the early 1990s, but it didn’t take off in the United States until Credit Suisse Securities launched a litigation lending program in 2006 that later became its own company in 2012. How Lawsuit Loans Work.

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Arif Bhalwani, CEO of Third Eye Capital, on the ‘Golden Age’ of the Private Credit Market

The Startup Magazine

TEC is one of Canada’s largest and most experienced private credit firms, specializing in providing asset-based capital solutions to companies that are underserved or overlooked by traditional sources of financing, primarily banks. The firm has made more than $4.5 ARIF BHALWANI: I was forced to be a self-starter from a very young age.

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10 Attributes Of The Perfect Partner For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. Operate with a comparable level of integrity. All partners have compatible work styles.

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How to Build a Robust Treasury Framework for Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

At its core, this framework is an organized approach to manage a startup’s finances while effectively mitigating risks. Having a structured approach ensures that funds are available for both day-to-day operations and long-term growth. It forms the backbone of financial operations, ensuring sustainability and preparedness.

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14 Entrepreneurs Share Their Views on Writing a Business Plan or Not

Hearpreneur

Beyond that, it acts as your business's guiding roadmap, ensuring you stay aligned with your goals as your operations adapt to evolving circumstances. We asked entrepreneurs and CEOs about having a business plan and here is what they had to say. #1- This document provides essential clarity on your business vision and mission.