Prior to taking the LSAT and applying to law school, and in an effort to evaluate whether I was fit for the legal profession, I had the chance to work at a really great business law firm in Montreal, namely Greenspoon Perreault. Most notably I had the unique opportunity to work with one of the sharpest guys I know (and a founding partner at the firm), Howard Greenspoon, who in my opinion combines an exceptional blend of entrepreneurial drive with a second to none understanding of the law – this particular synergy has led me to look to Howard often as a mentor whenever I have needed guidance with my own ventures.
Howard teamed up with fellow lawyer Lionel Perez in 1998, and created what I believe is a ‘game changer’ of a company – CorporationCentre.ca. Today the company is Canada’s leading online incorporation and corporate maintenance services provider, offering a full range of affordable, easy-to-use and convenient business formation and legal document filing services geared for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The company has been recognized by many leading Canadian business magazines (including Profit Magazine Profit 100, Profit Magazine Hot 50, Enterprise Magazine, and L’Actualité Magazine), the company has helped tens of thousands of Canadian small businesses by simplifying and streamlining business formation and maintenance, saving them time and money. From their site, users can easily complete incorporations, business registrations, name searches and reports, government filings, trademark applications and more. They provide extensive information on starting and managing a business, and they post really great video presentations and FAQs that further simplify and explain the ins-and-outs of maintaining a business in Canada. I believe CorporationCentre.ca is a wonderful example of taking a fairly traditional/conventional type of procedure and coupling it with strong contemporary innovation to create what is sure to become the new paradigm for business incorporations. Have a look @ CorporationCentre.ca