Doing Business in Alberta

Trim the Fat, Not the Muscle

Alberta-based companies that reduce costs and improve operational effectiveness during a soft economy will be well-positioned, both stronger and leaner, when the upturn comes.
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Welcome to Doing Business in Alberta

The world has changed for organizations doing business in Alberta. There are steps we can all take to navigate through rough economic waters and emerge in front of the pack when the tide turns.

SR&ED-ing Costs

Companies usually associate research and development with lab technicians and test tubes, not thinking they’re eligible for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives. But many Alberta organizations can take advantage of these credits and use them to reduce R&D costs.

Making Cuts Strategically

Organizations can sometimes make the mistake of implementing a short-term cost-reduction plan only when they’re in trouble. But a two-pronged approach — combining both rapid and sustainable cost reduction — is a better strategy for good times and bad.