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Celebrating Small Business Month with Doane Grant Thornton

The Chamber is excited to recognize and support the vital role small businesses play in our community. We are pleased to partner with Doane Grant Thornton LLP again this year to share essential resources and expert advice with small business owners

Small Business Month is an opportunity to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs. It is also a time to learn and grow with The Chamber. We have three great events to attend listed below featuring experts from both Doane Grant Thornton and Rogers Sports & Media. As well, please find linked below a selection of insightful articles and reports to help guide your business development from tariff impacts on Canadian Businesses, effective risk management, and succession planning to year-end tax planning, curated by Doane Grant Thornton.

Thank you to our Small Business Month presenting sponsor, Doane Grant Thornton, and our media partner, Rogers Sports & Media.

Small Business Month Events:

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Small business resources:

Impact of tariffs on Canadian businesses

Ongoing tariff directives are creating uncertainty for Canadian businesses, disrupting supply chains, pricing strategies, and international competitiveness. As global trade policies shift — whether through new trade agreements, retaliatory measures, or adjustments in duties — companies must navigate, adapt, and evolve.

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Futureproofing your business: effective risk management

In today’s ever-changing global business landscape, futureproofing your business isn’t possible without effective risk management. Every business is doing something to manage risk, even if they don’t necessarily think of it that way.

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2025 year-end tax planning for you and your business

The end of 2025 is on the horizon, therefore we recommend spending time getting ready for the upcoming tax season. Planning ahead will ensure you meet relevant filing deadlines, reduce your tax liability, and optimize your financial situation.

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Tax considerations when exiting your business

As our ongoing series on exiting your business demonstrates, the exiting process is more complicated and takes longer than many owners may realize. The upfront investment — in terms of both time and attention — in planning can yield significant returns in the end.

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Estate planning: A powerful strategy for your family and business

While almost 75% of Canadians over 55 years old have a will, only 34% of those between 35 and 54 years old have one, according to an RBC survey. A well-structured estate plan can help to preserve your wealth, ensure your wishes are known and followed, and secure your legacy.

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Succession planning: Tax considerations for family business

For many Canadian families, a business is more than just a source of income — it’s a legacy. Passing down a family business to the next generation is both a personal and financial milestone — and a complex journey that could span several years when there’s proper planning involved.

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Doane Grant Thornton advice on changing business conditions | Chamber Chats

It’s Small Business Month. There are constant changes that impact our ways of doing business, including interest rates, technology and succession planning. In this Chamber Chat, Former CEO Bruce Williams hears business advice from Tara Benham of Doane Grant Thornton.

For more Chamber Chats, visit www.victoriachamber.ca/chamberchats

Special thanks to our series sponsor: Island Savings