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How Canada’s New Tariff Relief Programs Can Support Your Business

The recent imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports has created significant challenges for businesses across the country. In response, the Canadian government has implemented a series of countermeasures and support programs to help businesses navigate these new financial pressures. At Amica Capital Corporation, we understand how unexpected economic shifts

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Building Import & Export Capacity in a Changing Trade Landscape

The recent shifts in global trade policies, including the imposition of a 25% tariff on almost all imported products from Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, have created significant challenges for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the USMCA agreement effectively breached, Canadian businesses must reassess their strategies to

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Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions: How Canadian SMEs Can Adapt

Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant challenges as inflation and supply chain disruptions impact their operations. Rising costs, material shortages, and unpredictable delivery times threaten profitability and stability. To stay resilient, businesses must adopt proactive strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure sustainability. Understanding the Impact

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How Canadian Small Businesses Can Overcome Trump’s 25% Tariffs and Thrive

The recent announcement of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods entering the U.S. presents a significant challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. With the U.S. being Canada’s largest trading partner, many businesses now face rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and uncertainty in their biggest market. While

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Optimizing SR&ED for Canadian Businesses: A Path to Innovation and Economic Growth

Navigating Canada’s productivity challenges has become a familiar concern for both analysts and policymakers. However, there’s a notable silence around a pivotal initiative by the federal government to reshape our nation’s critical innovation program. Ottawa has initiated consultations aimed at refining the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit.

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10 Reason to Subcontract your Financing or Capital Raising Project

Primary finance companies and company departments may consider using an arm’s length subcontractor to handle a deal in various situations, depending on their specific needs, capabilities, and the nature of the transaction. Here are some scenarios in which such a decision might be considered: Specialized Expertise: When the primary finance

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Chief Funding Officer – Vital to Your Company’s Growth

The role of a Chief Funding Officer (CFO) within a company may not be as common or standardized as positions like Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Chief Investment Officer (CIO). However, a Chief Funding Officer would likely be responsible for managing the company’s funding strategies and activities in a more

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The Power of Generalists in the Specialized World of SME Alternative Finance

In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, the world of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) alternative finance has become increasingly specialized. Experts in the field often just focus on specific niches like factoring, business loans, stock offerings or securitization. While specialization has its merits, there are significant advantages to being a generalist,

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