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Tax & Accounting

Accountants can help with the financial components of your business plan, tax advice and filing, and cash flow and income observations. Accountants can advise on the consequences of your financial decisions.

Business Planning

Business Planners can help you with all aspects of your business and provide general business strategy. Many experienced entrepreneurs often have a business consultant that they turn to frequently for formal and informal coaching.

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Meet with an experienced entrepreneur to help come up with a clear set of plans, actions, and goals for your business. Having a strong business strategy will help to drive growth and revenue.

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Lawyers can help you with the legal components of your business, such as your structure, by-laws, agreements or contracts, and liability. Lawyers can represent you officially.

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Marketing Executives are creative, strategic consultants who can support the development, implementation and evaluation of your communication, marketing, advertising, and distribution efforts.

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Commercial reality refers to properties that are used specifically for business purposes. Investing in commercial real estate requires thoughtful consideration and planning, and it is best to seek the guidance of an experienced commercial realtor.

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Donovan Wheeler

Guide Branding

Location: Saskatoon

DJ’s Key Focus Areas: Website Strategy & Development · Digital Systems · Implementation

Donovan “DJ” Wheeler is a Saskatoon-based digital strategist and co-founder of Guide Brand Consultancy. With a background in design and systems thinking, DJ specializes in turning brand strategy into functional, scalable digital experiences.

At Guide, DJ works closely with founders and teams to design websites, workflows, and backend systems that support growth, not just aesthetically, but operationally. He is known for simplifying systems, improving efficiency, and ensuring digital platforms actually work for the people using them.

DJ believes a strong digital foundation is essential to brand clarity and long-term success. When systems are intentional and aligned, teams can focus less on fixing problems and more on moving forward.
Services

• Website strategy & design
• Digital systems & workflows
• Implementation planning & consulting
• Technical optimization
• Marketing training & workshops

Learn more:Guide Branding Consultancy

Expertise: Marketing & Communication

Josh Buchanan

Magnaltus Consulting

Location: Saskatoon, Virtual

Josh Buchanan is a Business Management Consultant for Magnaltus Consulting which is based in Saskatoon. Josh is a specialist in all-things business management and is passionate about helping people start, build, grow, and improve their businesses. He has worked with entrepreneurs at all stages of business and in a variety of different industries.

Main services include:

  • Business startup mentorship
  • Business education
  • Business consulting
  • Formal business plan writing

Prior to becoming a business consultant, Josh was a College Business Instructor at SIIT where he taught classes such as: Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Microeconomics, Human Resources, and Personal Finance. Josh has also accumulated a wealth of life experience in his travels around the world that give him a unique and diverse perspective on life and business.

Website: https://magnaltus.com/about

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@magnaltusconsulting

Expertise: Business Planning, Business Strategy

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Dustin J. Doroshenko

McKercher LLP

Location: Saskatoon

Dustin is an associate in the Saskatoon office and maintains a general corporate commercial practice with a particular interest in real estate, leasing, agribusiness and resources. Having previous work experience in the agriculture, construction, and natural resource industries, Dustin understands the unique challenges of the clients he serves and utilizes his legal training to provide comprehensive strategies to meet client needs.

Dustin attended law school at the University of Saskatchewan, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 2022. He articled with McKercher in 2022 and joined the firm as an associate in 2023 upon being called to the Saskatchewan Bar. Before joining McKercher, Dustin completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Saskatchewan, majoring in finance. Dustin is also a journey-person carpenter, having obtained his Red Seal from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in 2015.

Having been born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, Dustin maintains his connection to his communities by staying involved with local sports and recreation groups and assisting with community fundraising initiatives.

Expertise: Legal

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Hannah Wheeler

Guide Branding

Location: Saskatoon

Hannah’s key focus areas: Brand Strategy · Brand Identity · Marketing Training

Hannah Wheeler is a Saskatoon-based brand strategist and co-founder of Guide Brand Consultancy. With specialized training in branding and visual communications from AUArts, Hannah brings over a decade of experience working with organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.

Through Guide, Hannah supports founders and leadership teams in building strong, aligned brands that create clarity, confidence, and momentum. She is known for translating complex ideas into practical brand strategy, helping businesses align who they are, what they offer, and how they show up in the world.

Hannah believes branding is the foundation for sustainable growth, and that when businesses are clear on their brand, decision-making becomes easier, teams align faster, and growth follows with more intention.

Services
• Brand strategy & positioning
• Brand identity & website direction
• Packaging design
• Marketing consulting
• Marketing training & workshops

Learn more: Guide Branding Consultancy

Expertise: Marketing & Communication

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Tyler Gray

McKercher LLP

Location: Regina

Tyler’s key focus areas: Startup Organizations, Contracts and Regulatory Issues

Tyler Gray is an associate with McKercher LLP in Regina, building a practice focused on corporate commercial solicitor work. His interests and specific areas of focus include agri-business, natural resources and renewable energy, tech law and Indigenous and First Nations economic development. Tyler has also completed his MBA and has experience leading organizations and, as a result, brings a critical, strategic lens to the legal services he offers. As part of McKercher LLP’s Technology and High Growth Startups practice group, Tyler seeks to deliver innovative legal services tailored to the stage of an individual company while still remaining strategic and forward-looking.

Expertise: Legal

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Jeffrey Burgess

Burgess Law

Location: Saskatoon

Burgess Law is a boutique corporate & commercial law office focused on serving small & medium-sized, owner-operated businesses, offering legal, strategy & business advice to clients at all stages of the business cycle.

Learn more: burgesslawsk.com

Expertise: Legal

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MNP, Saskatoon

Location: Saskatoon

MNP is one of the largest national accounting and business consulting firms in Canada. For more than 65 years, we have proudly served the needs of our clients by leveraging our specialists from across the nation. With experienced advisors in all sectors, MNP is able to meet the needs of your business every step of the way. We can provide the tailored, in-depth solutions you need for today’s market.

Learn More: mnp.ca

Expertise: Tax & Accounting

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Multiple Advisors

MNP, Regina

Location: Regina

At MNP we pride ourselves on being different – it’s our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. Providing the highest level of excellence, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada.

Our Tax team works with individuals and organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, providing comprehensive strategies that minimize risk, meet tax compliance and reporting requirements, reduce costs and maximize returns.

Learn more: mnp.ca

Expertise: Tax & Accounting

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