
Vacant possession: A gamble for residential landlords looking to sell
Landlords looking to sell rental units should be very cautious in providing vacant possession as a condition of sale and are better off letting the

Vacant possession: A gamble for residential landlords looking to sell
Landlords looking to sell rental units should be very cautious in providing vacant possession as a condition of sale and are better off letting the

Dollars and sense: The cost of coworking vs. traditional offices
When you’re running a business, every dollar counts. Optimizing your capital expenditures is essential to your company’s success. And overspending or misallocating funds can cause

Find the money to design and implement your IP strategy
The average cost of a single patent can run into the several thousands; trademarks are a lower, but still significant investment. Even trade secrets can

Celebrating Ottawa’s savvy small businesses
In the heart of Canada’s capital, a diverse, resilient, and vibrant community of small businesses plays a central role in shaping the city’s economic and

Fat tails and the precautionary principle: How Isaac Newton lost his shirt in the stock market
Sir Isaac Newton was a mathematician, physicist and philosopher who was considered by many to be the father of the scientific revolution, and one of

Seller’s remorse: The consequences of terminating a real estate deal
In a previous article, I reviewed scenarios where buyers backed out of real estate transactions and remedies available to sellers. Similarly, I have experienced sellers wishing

The benefits of moving your company HQ to a flexible office suite
While flexible office spaces were once touted as a solution built strictly for solopreneurs and small business owners, this is no longer the case. Today,

Business advisory committee: Giving a voice to the ByWard Market businesses
Be a part of the team working for the revitalization and prosperity of the ByWard Market! The ByWard Market District Authority is looking to recruit

Insurance: The secret tool affluent people use for wealth building
Insurance is often thought of as a necessary evil. This negative perception people have of the insurance industry often leads to it being overlooked—which is

How to optimize your workspace with a hoteling program
In today’s ever-evolving working world, “hoteling” is a commonly discussed concept. The term refers to the concept of operating all or a portion of your
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