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For employers, we are getting more detail on the payroll subsidy:https://www.singleton.com/2020/03/covid-19-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy/
- $847 per employee per week or 75% of up to $58,700 salary, whichever is less
- Still retroactive to March 15 (so far)
- Expectation is that you don’t cut employee wages
- Business must demonstrate/prove a minimum revenue loss of 30%
- Federal government will be introducing severe penalties for abuse of the program
- Application process expected to be announced within the next 2 weeks
- No limit on business size
For those who were considering using the job-sharing option, this is now, for most businesses, a better option.
Next Steps: I have started building detailed 90-day business financial plans for some of you. This provides a specific list of actions based on your...
Business Owner Update - Friday March 27, 2020
Today the Federal Government and Bank of Canada finally made key announcements to help small businesses:
- Increased Payroll Subsidies up to 75% - This will be back-dated to March 15. No link or details yet on the limitations or qualification. I will get them to you as soon as they are posted. Here is the announcement https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1kvKpXdndQmKE
- Government guaranteed, interest free small business loans up to $40,000 – this is a program where, if you go to your bank to borrow money to get through the next few months, the government of Canada will be the guarantor. Under some circumstances (no details yet), 25% may become forgivable.
- Bank of Canada drops Prime Rate to 0.25% - this makes the cost of borrowing as close to “free” as it gets. This...
Posted on
March 27, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at Calgary. Wow! Great profitable pub in North Calgary with 4 VLT's
Lots of regulars with easy access to Deerfoot and McKnight Blvd. Located in a newly renovated shopping area with lots of parking. VLT's cover the lease, delivery and sales contribute to the net profit. Owner is retiring. Shows very well, book a showing today!
In talking to many of you this week, the number one emerging issue is stress. The rapid rate of change being imposed on us, our employees, suppliers and customers is unprecedented. The uncertainty regarding our health, both physical and financial, stemming from a dangerous virus racing around the globe is overwhelming many people.
The result is often emotional – anxiety, fear, and depression. This in turn impacts morale and mental health, both yours and everyone you work with – the ones working on-site, the ones working remotely and the ones now on EI waiting to come back.
They need your leadership. This is not the zombie apocalypse because we can do a lot to get this under control. Four things to consider:
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Calgary and Edmonton are very different from New York or Milan who have 7.5-10,000 people per km2. We have...
We at Misura Berteit & Associates understand that the events of the last few weeks have left a lot of “unanswer-able” questions. While we don’t have the answers, we do feel that there are some resources available out there. We encourage you to review and keep informed with the latest updates:
1. Government of Canada’s website: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian Businesses: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/campaign-campagne/ressources-entreprises-COVID-19-business-resources.aspx?lang=eng
2. Government of Canada’s website: Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html
3. Government of Alberta...
Today’s Government Announcement: No new Federal support announcements today from our PM. The focus today will be passing emergency measures that give the federal government broader powers to spend money, redirect economic activity and implement further restrictions.
Ontario and Quebec are locking down their provinces at the end of today, except for essential services. ATTACHED IS A LIST OF ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES IN ONTARIO. On this list is every one of my clients’ business types are included. Most businesses engaged or supplyingConstruction, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Food, Healthcare and Transportation, among others, are all on the list. The good news here is that if this becomes the template for other provinces, most of you will be able to continue operations – but please do it SAFELY.https://open.alberta.ca/publications/c...
Posted on
March 20, 2020
by
Kim Nutz - Sunstone Legal
The past two weeks have been surreal. Many employees and employers are hanging on by a thread, mentally and financially. Many employees worry if they will have jobs or receive enough hours to pay their bills. Employers are being forced to close, or scale back their services, all the while still having to pay their rent, taxes, and payroll, while the market for many services is simply on hold. What can employers do to keep their head above water, while still trying to do the right thing by their employees? There are now some options.
1. COVID-19 Leave of Absence (Alberta Employment Standards Code):
Unpaid 14 day leave of absence due to Quarantine. Contact me to discuss as the Government has been quite particular as to who qualifies for this leave of absence.
2. EI Sickness Benefits (Employment Insurance Act):
An employee can apply for EI Sickness Benefits for up...
Posted on
February 29, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 30 4307 130 AV SE in Calgary. 6,605 sqft Stand Alone Restaurant in SW Calgary, at an UNBELIEVABLE rent number!
At an asking price of $150,000, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to expand their restaurant operations. The facility is still fully equipped, with all the kitchen equipment & furniture still in the building.
The Lease has approximately 4 years remaining with 2 x 5yr options as well. The building is broken down into a restaurant and lounge, with a large kitchen suitable for volume production and a rear access for skip the dishes pickup.
If you would like to tour this opportunity, please call me and we can set it up.
Posted on
February 29, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at Calgary. Fully Built Out and Equipped 1700+/- SqFt Restaurant Space for Lease
This is a vacant restaurant space that is ready for your concept, just a quick make over and you are in business. The space was completely renovated less than 18 months ago, and it was VERY well done. There is no venting in the kitchen, and it is not feasible to install without a large cost, so this will need to be a concept with no “grease laden vapor”.
Some of the focal points are;
- Commercial dishwasher area
- Walk-in Cooler and Freezer
- Large Prep Area suitable for catering
- Take n Go Cooler
- Cold Prep Table Counters
- TV Systems for Menus
- Bose Sound System
- 2 Washrooms
The area is very busy with traffic at all times of the day and night, this is a great opportunity in one of Calgary’s most vibrant communities. It was also previously licensed for Liquor...
Posted on
February 20, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 3 2220 20 AV NW in Calgary. Pizza Delivery and Take-Out locations in NW Calgary are hard to come by, and this one is in a great upscale area. It was built all new a few years ago, from scratch, so the equipment is in great shape and the store is VERY clean. There is the chance of expanding into the next door bay if you would like to make the space larger and offer more on the menu. All you would need to do is put in a vented kitchen...and the sky's the limit! The current operation only runs on VERY limited hours, about 22hrs a week right now, so you could make this an EXTREMELY profitable little pizza place. Call to get all the info and discuss it in more detail.
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Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 30 4307 130 AV SE in Calgary. 6,605 sqft Stand Alone Restaurant in SW Calgary, at an UNBELIEVABLE rent number!
At an asking price of $150,000, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to expand their restaurant operations. The facility is still fully equipped, with all the kitchen equipment & furniture still in the building.
The Lease has approximately 4 years remaining with 2 x 5yr options as well. The building is broken down into a restaurant and lounge, with a large kitchen suitable for volume production and a rear access for skip the dishes pickup.
If you would like to tour this opportunity, please call me and we can set it up.  We at Misura Berteit & Associates understand that the events of the last few weeks have left a lot of “unanswer-able” questions. While we don’t have the answers, we do feel that there are some resources available out there. We encourage you to review and keep informed with the latest updates:
1. Government of Canada’s website: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian Businesses: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/campaign-campagne/ressources-entreprises-COVID-19-business-resources.aspx?lang=eng
2. Government of Canada’s website: Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html
3. Government of Alberta website: COVID -19 supports for Albertans: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
These pages give several links for questions surrounding:
- Supporting our employees
- Financial implications and business preparedness
- Business travel and events
- Exporting and doing business in international markets
While we feel that all these issues may not be relevant to each of us and there are (still) no firm answers, at least this is a good start. If you have discovered a good resource – please share it with us! We’d love to be able to pass onto our clients and entrepreneurs the networks and resources available out there.
As always, we’re here to support you in any way we can including:
- Setting up teleconference or video conference meetings
- We can send you links to upload your information to so it can be delivered to us digitally and encrypted
- We have a fax machine; while this is generally thought of as outdated technology, it may still come in handy if that’s the delivery method you prefer to use during this period of social distancing
- Call us for courier / pick-up outside your door to our door
- General calls; we know that businesses can feel isolated at times like this – feel free to reach out to us as an entrepreneur who just needs to talk. We may not have the answers but we are business owners ourselves and just talking can alleviate some of the stress sometimes.
E: info@misura.ca P: 403-568-4341
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at Calgary. Wow! Great profitable pub in North Calgary with 4 VLT's
Lots of regulars with easy access to Deerfoot and McKnight Blvd. Located in a newly renovated shopping area with lots of parking. VLT's cover the lease, delivery and sales contribute to the net profit. Owner is retiring. Shows very well, book a showing today! |
