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Growing your business Optimizing your tax plan Identifying efficiencies Hiring and retaining team members Protecting your organization against fraud and cyber threats Creating a succession strategy Managing your family and wealth Adopting and integrating new technology Establishing a strong organizational cultureGrowth
Return To TopReady to take your business to new heights? These are our best strategies for scaling operations, tapping into new markets, and fostering innovation.
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How managed IT services can support your business growth
Free up your time and focus on growth with managed IT services. Learn how to overcome common IT challenges and choose the right partner.
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Three practical strategies that can help increase profit margins in your business
Has your bottom line taken a hit? These strategies could help you improve your profit margin.
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Why a process improvement strategy is a valuable investment for your business
Business process improvement can help you evaluate your operations and unlock efficiency to increase the profitability of your business.
Resilience
Return To TopOvercome challenges, adapt to changing environments, and keep your business thriving. Here’s how to build a robust foundation that can withstand any storm and help you emerge stronger.
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How can small business owners navigate the people puzzle?
How can you address people issues as a small business owner? These steps can help you overcome obstacles and give you more time to focus on your business.
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Understanding Canadian indirect tax implications for e-commerce
As e-commerce continues to grow, navigating Canadian sales tax regulations has become a new challenge for many businesses.
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How to protect yourself and recover from identity theft
Identity theft is a looming threat that can wreak havoc on your finances and personal life.
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Canada: a prime target for financial fraud
Financial fraud is still on the rise in Canada. Are Canadian companies more likely to fall victim to it?
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What are the fundamentals of a strong cybersecurity incident response plan?
The four fundamentals of a strong cybersecurity incident response plan can help minimize harm.
Legacy
Return To TopThe key to creating a long-lasting legacy is intention and strategy. These insights help you understand the complex mixture of succession planning, estates, family wealth, and beyond.
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How to avoid tax surprises when buying or selling a vacation property
Thinking of buying or selling a second home? Avoid unwanted tax surprises by asking some key questions well before you pick up the keys.
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Succession Planning Basics: How to get what you want for your business
Knowing what you need and what your options are is difficult to do on your own and often the reason business owners fail to plan for their own exit.
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Is your family prepared for the unexpected?
Is your family prepared for the unexpected? Learn how building a serious illness plan can provide continuity for your business and your family.
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Case Study: Steps in estate planning
Retirees Phillip and Martha faced challenges in ensuring their estate wishes were honoured due to differing family opinions.
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A guide to family offices: What you need to know
We answer your most common questions about family offices and how they can help manage your wealth and plan for your family's future.
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What Canada’s aging population could mean for your succession plan
The unexpected impacts on your business, and its sale, as Canada’s population continues to get older.
Transformation
Return To TopMaintain your competitive advantage — or create a new one — by undertaking an ambitious transformation journey. Read our insights on major technology opportunities and strategies for strengthening your organizational culture.
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The role of organizational culture in change management
Your workplace culture will ultimately make or break your efforts to transform your organization and effectively manage change.
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Building a business case for GenAI
Convincing your leadership to embrace GenAI can transform your business.
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Why scenario planning is a key factor for the future success of your organization
How can your organization navigate through uncertainty? Comprehensive scenario planning can provide a roadmap to help you overcome challenges.
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Fill the gaps in your finance department with cloud accounting
Ease by MNP uses cloud accounting platforms, like Xero, to help real estate and construction businesses work more effectively.
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How to ensure mergers and acquisitions deliver on your business growth objectives
Merging with or acquiring another company can enhance your enterprise value and transform your business — but you need to have a plan to ensure your success.
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Glenn Fraser CPA, CA, MBA
Senior Vice President, Private Enterprise
Glenn is the senior vice president and national leader of our private enterprise team and is based out of Toronto. Glenn brings more than 25 years of experience to his role proactively serving privately held and owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries. In addition to assurance and tax compliance, he helps clients with business strategy, financing, tax strategy, and succession planning.
Prior to his current role, Glenn was the Vice President and National Leader of MNP’s Food and Beverage and Cannabis team. Glenn was also a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors from 2015 to 2022.
Glenn is an active community volunteer with a long history of board appointments with several charities, including Childhood Cancer Canada, where he served as board chair for more than a decade.
Glenn earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York University. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA).