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Posted on
May 28, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at Rural Rocky View MD, Rural Rocky View County. STUNNING ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIEWS. This land has been in the same family since 1936. Not very often does a property of this type come to market. This 90.36ac has one of the most spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains in the area, from the potential building site, you get a 180 degree panoramic view, it is absolutely breathtaking. The attached photo's don't do the view justice, you need to see it in person. We are happy to set up an appointment for you to come out and view this once in a lifetime opportunity to 90ac that is 16km to Calgary and 33 km from downtown.
Posted on
May 23, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 108 8400 Blackfoot TR SW in Calgary. Drift Spa is a chic, comfortable Nail and Day Spa located in South Calgary at the Meadows Mile on Blackfoot Trail, surrounded by Calgary’s most exclusive automotive dealerships. It was built with comfort and style in mind, the contemporary touches and colors are very nice. The finishing’s are all top of the line and it shows throughout the space.
The space could be redesigned to provide a wider variety of Spa & Esthetics services, including Facials, Hair Removal, Laser treatments etc, and would do well with a solid Hair Styling program as well. There is also a café/coffee bar on site.
Posted on
May 19, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 64 7930 Bowness RD NW in Calgary. Land, Bldg & Business for Sale – This has been a family owned Butcher & Retail Meat business for 50yrs, known for Old World European tradition, custom butchery and wild game processing for hunters. The 2000+/- sqft bldg has a 700sqft basement. In 2005 there was a full retro fit of the space including floor drains, plumbing, heating, natural gas, electrical, ducting, lighting, ventilation, flooring, roofing(insulation, tar & skin) refrigeration, compressors, evaporator coils, windows and more! The smokers have 50 yrs of smoke patina, not something you can find anywhere else in Calgary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing butcher to expand or for a young Chef to start a great specialty business. So much history to leverage, and so much potential to build something unique that could...
Posted on
May 15, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 5019 1 ST NW in Calgary. Huge opportunity! Solid bungalow located in the northwest community of Thorncliffe on a large lot with west facing backyard. The upper level features two bedrooms, main four-piece bathroom, kitchen, dining, and living room. Large windows allow for loads of natural light. Hardwood floor throughout the main level. The partially developed basement is divided up into a rec-room, potential den or home office, storage room, and laundry room. Rear deck overlooks the large west facing rear yard. Carport parking is accessed from a front driveway. Ideally located steps from multiple schools, numerous parks, multiple amenities, public transit, and only minutes from the downtown core. This property requires some TLC but is perfect for a homeowner, renovated or investor, view it today.
Posted on
April 27, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 2732 BRENTWOOD BV NW in Calgary. Rare opportunity to own a six-plex in the sought after community of Brentwood.
Located just minutes from Foothills Hospital, the University of Calgary and only steps from the C-train and numerous restaurants and amenities of Brentwood Village Shopping Center.
Three units on the upper floor and three on the lower all accessed by common hallways. (3 two-bedroom units and 3 one-bedroom units) Common laundry is located in the basement. Six assigned parking stalls in the rear with additional street parking out front.
Posted on
April 18, 2020
by
Rob Campbell
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 5321 59 AV in Rocky Mountain House.
- 46 ROOM MOTEL
- 19 ROOMS BUILT IN 1979 AND 27 ROOMS BUILT IN APRIL 2016
- LOT SIZE: 1.17 ACRES VERY GOOD REVIEWS FROM CUSTOMERS
- CAN BE CHANGED TO A FRANCHISE MOTEL
- TOWN INDUSTRY: OIL, TOURISM, AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY IN THE PRE-FORECLOSURE STATUS
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...
Suggested Blog Articles 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 is the time for you to replace as much high-cost debt with new low-cost debt.
In addition, you get a deferral of GST remittances on top of all the other deferral of payment programs announced over the past 10 days. You’ll have to pay your GST owing eventually, but consider the money is better in your pocket for the time being.
These will help those of you who will be able to find work to keep the doors open and if the Alberta Government doesn’t order a lockdown. If you need to shut the doors, the cheap loans and payment deferrals will help you to weather the storm and re-open later.
Let’s address the potential of a lock-down. Yesterday, the Alberta government admitted it is preparing an essential services list. This is a prerequisite to doing a lockdown. As I reported to you earlier this week, the Alberta list will be based on the Ontario essential services list, likely with more extensive leniency for the oil and gas sector (re-attached). This is not something the Alberta Government wants to do, but only if covid19 gets out of control. That number is much higher than we are now (check my website if you like numbers). However, politics are politics and we still might see one.
If the government imposes one, my forecast is that we will need to see case numbers trending up significantly (i.e. additional cases each day are more than the additional cased from the day before) for 2-3 more days in a row and the Canadian Emergency Response Benefits become available so the additional layoffs get paid by the Feds, not the Province (i.e. April 6). I’ll be keeping watch over these numbers for you.
For you convenience, here is new link summarizing all the Federal program announcements (not yet updated from today). https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Let’s do everything we can in our workplaces, with our employees, customers and suppliers to plank this outbreak so we can keep businesses open and everyone working!
Pete Baran | 403-973-3531
Chief Business Mechanic | Blueneck Consulting Inc.
www.blueneck.ca
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at 108 8400 Blackfoot TR SW in Calgary. Drift Spa is a chic, comfortable Nail and Day Spa located in South Calgary at the Meadows Mile on Blackfoot Trail, surrounded by Calgary’s most exclusive automotive dealerships. It was built with comfort and style in mind, the contemporary touches and colors are very nice. The finishing’s are all top of the line and it shows throughout the space.
The space could be redesigned to provide a wider variety of Spa & Esthetics services, including Facials, Hair Removal, Laser treatments etc, and would do well with a solid Hair Styling program as well. There is also a café/coffee bar on site.
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post at Rural Rocky View MD, Rural Rocky View County. STUNNING ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIEWS. This land has been in the same family since 1936. Not very often does a property of this type come to market. This 90.36ac has one of the most spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains in the area, from the potential building site, you get a 180 degree panoramic view, it is absolutely breathtaking. The attached photo's don't do the view justice, you need to see it in person. We are happy to set up an appointment for you to come out and view this once in a lifetime opportunity to 90ac that is 16km to Calgary and 33 km from downtown. |
