Benchmark Law Corporation

09/09/2021

Hey business owners! Consider this your glossary for Wills & Estate planning:

In today's blog, we have created a glossary of wills & estate planning terms, we think every business owner should know! Check it out:

09/07/2021

Having contracts in place is the first and most important step in protecting your business from a legal standpoint but how these contracts are worded is equally as important! Learn more:

This blog covers the importance of language in business contracts! We have also included a sample of typical wording found in contracts.

07/30/2021

When you’re a small business owner, it’s important to plan for the future, so knowing what to have in place is important. Learn more about Representation Agreement's:

Learn more about what a Representation Agreement is and why it's important to have one as a BC business owner:

07/22/2021

Benchmark Law Corporation is seeking a full-time receptionist/administrative assistant at our Vancouver location. We're a small law firm that works with small businesses and entrepreneurs. Our office environment is very laid back and friendly, and we have a strict dress code - no suits allowed!

Responsibilities:

-Answering incoming calls and transferring to the appropriate individuals

-Dealing with general inquiries and questions via phone/email

-Ordering and receiving couriers

-Processing incoming and outgoing mail

-General administrative tasks such as photocopying/scanning/printing

-Opening client files

-Preparing invoices and receiving payments

-Ordering office supplies

-Other general duties as needed

Qualifications:

-Friendly and outgoing!

-Organized and able to multi task

-Highly dependable

-Ability to work independently

-Proficient computer skills (MS Office, cloud-based programs)

-Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Previous law firm experience is not required.

Position will commence mid-August. Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Extended benefits are available.

Please respond with cover letter and resume.

07/20/2021

After registering your newly incorporated business, there are steps you’ll need to take to keep it in good standing:

Incorporated business owners! Learn more about annual corporate maintenance and how to keep your business in good standing:

07/10/2021

As a self-employed entrepreneur, saving for retirement often gets pushed to the bottom of your priority list. But there are some simple things you can do now that will make a big difference later:

If you’re self-employed or a small business owner, saving for retirement comes with its own set of challenges. What’s best? An RRSP or TFSA? Or both?

07/09/2021

Entering into a business partnership? It’s exciting to share the entrepreneurial journey with someone else who is like-minded, but it’s not always easy! Follow these tips on how to create a successful business partnership:

Create a successful business partnership and allow your small business to thrive by following these strategies we have outlined!

07/08/2021

Expanding your business to a new location is exciting! A new location for your business has great benefits, including new customers and better economies of scale... but it doesn’t come without its challenges. Check out these top tips for expanding to a new location:

Here are 5 tips on how to expand your business to a new location.

07/07/2021

Incorporating a new BC business?

Let us support you through the process, so you can focus on running your business!

📞 Vancouver 604-227-2892
📞 Langley 604-259-0575

CORPORATECOMMERCIAL Corporate and commercial services are the heart and soul of Benchmark Law! We have been working with entrepreneurs and small business owners for years, many of whom have become like friends and family to us. We love helping new businesses get off the ground and are thrilled to su...

07/06/2021

Starting a business in Vancouver? Identify which licenses you might need to operate legally:

Key resources to to help you start or expand your business in Vancouver.

07/03/2021

What lessons did your business take away from the pandemic? Here are a few things we think every business owner should consider going forward: https://www.benchmarklaw.ca/2021/01/14/4-takeaways-for-business-covid-19-pandemic/

Today, we’ll discuss business lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to use these lessons in our business going forward.