Chris Manos, CBI

Director, Facet Advisors Business Brokers Inc.

In his role as Director of Facet Advisors Business Brokers Inc., Chris provides solid knowledge and experience to business owners and buyers. Chris works with business owners who have achieved their business goals and are ready to exit the venture, with buyers looking to purchase a new business, and those looking to expand their current operations through synergistic acquisition.

With the knowledge and understanding that comes from over 25 years of business experience, Chris knows that the process of selling/buying a business is unique as no two businesses are exactly alike. He works closely with his clients through the many stages of the sale and/or purchase process and manages the intricate and necessary details. His ultimate goal is to match the right buyer for the right business, to make the transaction seamless and to ensure minimal impact on day-to-day business operations.  

Chris is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and is a licensed Managing Broker with the Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC); he is also a member of the International Business Brokers Associating (IBBA), as well as a member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

Quick Tips

Business Management

Don’t make a business decisions based solely on tax consequences.
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Business Management

Incorporate a holding company to help manage your business risks.
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Tax

Reduce taxes by donating stock with capital gains to your favourite charity.
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Tax

Save taxes with tax-free savings accounts.
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Tax

Utilize an Employee Health Services Plan in your business to reduce the after-tax cost of your medical expenses.
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Tax

Review the allocation of investments between your RRSP and non-registered investment accounts to ensure investments are being held in the most tax advantageous manner.
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Business Management

Use accounting software to compare your business performance to your budget.
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Tax

If you borrowed funds to purchase real estate from which you’ll earn income, the interest expense is deductible, unless the real estate is vacant land.
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Financial Planning

Create a retirement and wealth creation plan as early as possible with the help of your investment professional.
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Tax

If you stayed home to raise young children, apply for the Child Rearing Drop-out when you apply for any CPP benefits.
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Tax

Review your business activities to see if they qualify for the Scientific and Experimental Development tax credit.
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Debt Management

All things being equal, repay any debt with the highest interest rate first.
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Debt Management

Take advantage of low interest rates to refinance and reorganize your debt.
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Business Management

Review your business to take advantage of all government training grants available.
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Tax

Combine donations made by both spouses onto only one tax return to maximize the tax benefits.
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Financial Planning

Improve the value of your business by preparing it for sale or transition; plan for it today even if you are not thinking of selling it.
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Tax

A single person can claim a tax credit for a dependent child, grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent.
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Debt Management

Businesses should match the repayment terms of debt to the life of an asset to avert liquidity problems.
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Business Management

Make sure that your electronic data is backed up regularly and stored offsite.
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Business Management

Consider setting up a Board of Advisors for your business.
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Debt Management

Where possible, seek financing options that are not due on demand.
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Tax

Use life insurance products to transfer wealth tax effectively to the next generation.
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Financial Planning

Use life insurance products to protect your family and the value of your estate.
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Financial Planning

Compare your monthly income needs to long-term disability coverage.
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Tax

Snowbirds, note: A second home or cottage is regarded as personal-use property if used primarily by the taxpayer or a relative (or beneficiary).
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Tax

Get your tax returns to your accountant early for timely filing.
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Debt Management

If possible, utilize financing options that calculate interest on net borrowings by offsetting cash balances that you may have against your debt.
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Financial Planning

Compare the after-tax returns for each investment rather than the before-tax returns.
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Tax

Income splitting pensions can reduce taxes.
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Tax

Contribute to your RRSP early to maximize tax deferred growth.
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Business Management

Review all guarantees on a regular basis to ensure that, where possible, they are reduced regularly.
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Debt Management

Get out of non-tax deductible debt as quickly as possible.
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Debt Management

Avoid carrying balances on credit cards.
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Tax

If your business is not incorporated, you can write off business losses against other income.
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Business Management

Make sure that you have a great bookkeeper.
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Financial Planning

Review and update your Will every two years or when situations in your life change.
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Tax

Use the advantages of the low corporate tax rate on active business income to defer taxes.
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“Dixon Mitchell has been a client of Facet for the better part of seven years. We knew we didn't want to work with a giant impersonal accounting company. Facet people are local and confident. They understand business and provide excellent service. As our auditors, everything they do is right, from showing up on time and meeting deadlines to sticking to estimates, doing accurate work and minimizing disruption. It's a very smooth and efficient process. We like the way they look beyond the mandate of being our auditors and concern themselves with how we're doing now and how we can do better. They've helped us a great deal.”

—Rob Mitchell
Dixon Mitchell

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