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As both commercial and private use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or ‘drones’ as they are more commonly referred to, become more prevalent, jurisdictions around the globe have either implemented or are beginning ...

By: Rachel Pride Research shows that companies who regularly recognise employees tend to have a more engaged and productive workforce. Employee engagement is the holy grail of successful businesses so here at WMS we thi ...

By: Dean Waters Only one in three of Australia’s many family businesses are exit or succession ready and while handing over the reigns may not be a near term prospect for yourself, there are steps you can take today t ...

By: Will Hellams For years, estate tax planning for couples has included the use of credit shelter trusts, also known as bypass or family trusts, to take advantage of the first-to-die spouse’s estate tax exemption. O ...

By: Arnie Spevack When a borrower requests a commercial loan for a new business or a business acquisition, lenders frequently require the borrower to secure the business loan with a mortgage on a personal residence. Th ...

By: David Kay What can you as a business owner do to protect your business or maximize its value if you lack the voting power to control the business? Entrepreneurs enter into 50/50 ownership situations, or worse, for a ...