With the average age of business owners at 58 and many lacking succession plans, Canadian small businesses are facing climbing rates of closure. Al is joined by Dr. Sarah Burrows, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, to discuss the growing concern of succession planning in Canadian small businesses.

Dr. Burrows discusses the "Silver Tsunami" and the impact of changing tax laws on family-owned businesses.

Explore innovative solutions like Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) for sustainable business transitions and learn how local businesses can adapt amidst economic uncertainties.

If you’re a business owner who hasn’t thought about succession planning, start listening!

Also in this episode:

• Kerry Smith, National Leader, Famiy Office Services at MNP talks about succession planning
• Areen Pabla, Sales & Marketing Intern at Moneris reviews July’s calendar of events

Links of Interest

• Dr. Sarah Burrows on LinkedIN
• Smith School of Business
• Queen’s University
• Family Enterprise Canada
• Family Firm Institute
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• MNP Family Office Services
• SoulFest
• Canadian Food Truck Festivals

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

This month, Al is joined by Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), to discuss the economic impact of golf in Canada and how the industry reflects this year’s tourism trends.

Jeff also delves into how golf courses are adapting to changes in travel due to tariffs and the various programs and services offered by the NGCOA to support its members.

Also in this episode:

• Lynne Dubuc, Director of Events at Elevate talks about Toronto Tech Week
• Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services talks about consumer spending during round 2 of the NHL Playoffs

Links of Interest

• National Golf Course Owners Association Canada
• Take A Kid To The Course
• Toronto Tech Week
• Elevate
• Moneris Data Services

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape. They delve into topics such as Canada's economic performance in the first quarter of 2025 and the effects of trade wars with the U.S. on Canadian businesses and consumers.

Porter shares valuable advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs navigating this uncertain economic climate. He also offers his perspectives on the 'Buy Canadian' movement and inter-provincial trade barriers, and what they could mean for the economy.

To lighten the mood, Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services, joins Al to share early consumer spending data from this year’s NHL Playoffs.

Links of Interest:

• BMO Economics
• Moneris Data Services

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If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.

Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.