Business Support

 

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER SUPPORT: 1-888-234-2232

Members can get advice and support in dealing with governments from CFIB's Business Counsellors, at no charge.

Atlantic mandate 245 - Our counsellors are here to help

Our Business Counsellors are a group of professionals that handle over 25,000 inquiries each year from business owners just like you. They are uniquely suited to provide you with valuable information that can save you time and money.

EI for the Self-Employed

Beginning in January 2011, Small Business Owners across the country will be entitled to EI special benefits such as maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care. How will this affect you and your business? Are the benefits the same everywhere? What are the conditions? How do you apply? CFIB lobbied to have a fair program but one that is self-sustaining and offers you, the entrepreneur, protection in a variety of circumstances.

How to build a succession plan

Planning for the succession of your business can be very complicated. This is why we have developed this succession planning guide to assist business owners how to successfully accomplish the transition process.

Occupational Health and Safety

Every business owner wants employees to feel they are working in a safe environment – this is common sense. But it also makes good business sense to ensure that you are operating as safely as possible.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) has changed! How are you affected?

If you or any of your employees are between the ages of 60 and 70 and are collecting CPP benefits while continuing to work, you may have to start contributing to CPP again. On January 1st, 2012, new rules came into effect for those collecting their benefits while continuing to work.
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