Running a business in Canada? Don’t let weak record‑keeping sink your tax savings. In this episode, Canadian indirect tax expert David Crawford explains why documentation is the backbone of CRA compliance—from ITCs and GST/HST to vehicle and travel claims.

You’ll learn which records to keep, how long to retain them, and simple systems to stay audit‑ready. Avoid denied deductions, penalties, and stress—set up smart processes that protect your business and cash flow.

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What does it really take to grow a construction or trades company from a one-person show to a 90-person team—while treating people well?

On Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen talks with Taylor Ross, founder of TDR Electric, one of the Lower Mainland’s leading electrical contractors. In just 10 years, TDR has scaled into:

• Large commercial and multifamily construction
• EV charging infrastructure and retrofits
• Service and maintenance across the Lower Mainland

At the core of that growth? A bold vision and a people-first culture.

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Unlock the real value of your company—before the CRA, a buyer, or a deal deadline forces the issue.

In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen sits down with a power panel on valuations: Rob Worthington (tax partner, MLT Aikins), Mark Mielke (M&A partner, MLT Aikins), and Gord McFarlane (President, McFarlane Transition Advisors; valuation leader for Achen Henderson). Together they break down why business valuations matter long before a sale—from tax planning, estate freezes, and succession to M&A negotiations, ESOPs (employee stock option plans), and employee ownership structures.

If you’re a Canadian business owner in Calgary (or anywhere in Canada) eyeing growth, transition, or a future sale, this conversation gives you the playbook to maximize value and minimize risk.

Tap play to learn what drives valuation, what tanks it, and the steps to take 2–3 years before you sell—so you don’t leave money on the table. Show notes include guest contacts and resources.

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