Owned

You built a business. Owned is where we talk about what comes next: keeping more of what you've earned, protecting it, and making sure it lasts beyond you. Practical strategy for owner-managed businesses from the team at ANR.

Before You Plan the Exit, Make Sure Your Business Can Survive You

Before You Plan the Exit, Make Sure Your Business Can Survive You

Before You Plan the Exit, Make Sure Your Business Can Survive YouJason Rideout
Published on: 03/10/2026

Before you plan the exit, make sure your business can survive you. Part 2 covers estate freezes, family trusts and New Brunswick's 2026 probate tax increase.

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Where Succession Planning Really Begins (It Isn't the Sale)

Where Succession Planning Really Begins (It Isn't the Sale)

Where Succession Planning Really Begins (It Isn't the Sale)Jason Rideout
Published on: 27/09/2026

Succession planning doesn't start with the sale. Part 1 of our series shows New Brunswick owners where to begin: control, clarity and knowing your number.

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You're Not Playing Checkers Anymore

You're Not Playing Checkers Anymore

You're Not Playing Checkers AnymoreJason Rideout
Published on: 16/03/2026

Most business owners are playing checkers on a chess board — reacting to what's in front of them instead of thinking five moves ahead. ANR Chartered Professional Accountants breaks down why strategic thinking, structured around Control, Stability, and Focus, is what separates owners who build lasting wealth from those who stay trapped in the day-to-day.

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