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Don’t Poke the Giant: What Happens When You Turn Down a Big Buyer On June 1, 2011, Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than ever. Regular customers found themselves competing for space with…

The Build vs. Buy Decision: How to Make Your Business Irresistible to Acquirers If you’ve ever wondered what your business might be worth to a potential buyer, the answer often comes down to a simple…

Did Microsoft Overpay LinkedIn? Lessons on Strategic Acquisitions In 2016, Microsoft made headlines with its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn. At first glance, the deal raised eyebrows—LinkedIn’s earnings at the time didn’t seem to justify…

  How To Increase Your Company’s Value Before Selling Most business owners don’t plan to sell when they first start their company. But whether an exit is one year away or ten, the value of…

5 Strategic Ways to Make Your Business Attractive to Buyers When Facebook acquired WhatsApp for an astonishing $19 billion in 2014, it sent shockwaves through the business world. At the time, WhatsApp had around 450…

What Does BC Budget 2026 Mean for Professional Services Firms Along with Other PST Changes? On February 17, 2026, British Columbia’s (“BC”) Ministry of Finance released its 2026 Budget, introducing significant changes that will impact…

Many doctors firmly believe one thing when it comes to tax: “Medical services are GST/HST exempt, so GST and HST aren't my problem.” Unfortunately, as discussed in this podcast episode with GST/HST and indirect tax…

2025 Personal Tax Planning Tips for Canadians As 2026 begins, this guide helps Canadians take the right steps throughout 2025 to minimize taxes, maximize deductions, and prepare for the 2025 tax filing season. With shifting…

Achen Henderson Retreat 2025: Boracay, Philippines Last October 30 to November 2, 2025, the Achen Henderson team gathered in the world-famous island of Boracay, Philippines for a meaningful and joy filled company retreat. Designed to…

Celebrating 4 Years of Indirect Tax Excellence: How David Crawford, CPA, Is Driving Major Wins for Canadian Businesses It’s been an outstanding first 4 years with David as the leader of our Indirect Tax and…

Welcome Lei Zhao: Achen Henderson’s New Cross-Border Tax Leader To help us meet the incredible demand for our cross-border tax services, we’re excited to welcome Lei Zhao, CPA (U.S., ND) • CPA, CGA (Canada) as…

What Can Entrepreneurs Learn From Home Depot's Acquisition of Blinds.com? When Jay Steinfeld launched Blinds.com in 1993 with just $3,000 and a simple online presence, he couldn’t have known it would grow into a $100…