Unlock Your Business Potential with a Proven Entrepreneur, Legal and Business Strategist
Are you navigating the complexities of starting a new business, restructuring an existing one, or negotiating a critical deal? Dieter Gerhard offers a unique blend of legal and accounting expertise, combined with decades of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, to guide you through every stage of your business journey. Based in Victoria, BC, with a global reach extending to Southeast Asia, Dieter provides solution-oriented strategies to help you achieve your goals.
A Foundation of Diverse Expertise
Dieter Gerhard is not just a consultant; he is a serial entrepreneur who has built successful ventures from the ground up. Osgoode Hall Law School, York Univeristy, University of Waterloo and Sir Wilfred Laurier University educated in law, business, tax planning, and accounting provides a solid foundation for his strategic advice. Your business will be innovative, tax and regulatorily compliant, and financially sound. He specializes in empowering entrepreneurs and business leaders to establish and maintain provincially and federally tax-compliant corporations in Canada. His expertise covers corporate and personal income taxes, GST/HST, and payroll taxes, providing a comprehensive financial and legal framework for your business.
A Proven Track Record of Entrepreneurial Success
Dieter's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to his ability to turn ideas into reality. He has founded and co-founded a diverse portfolio of successful companies, demonstrating his versatility and deep understanding of various industries. His ventures include:
| Category | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Legal & Paralegal Services | Hyatt Legal Services International, Hyatt Paralegal Services, the IPG - Independent Paralegal Guild (Ontario), Jacobi & Meyers Law Offices Dieter is a legal strategist expert. He has won high profile cases including one of his own against a tech giant. He is often brought in to consult on legal cases � not as a lawyer but as a procedural strategist. He has also devoted years of pro-bono work for wrongful conviction cases writing legal briefs under Sec. 690 of the Criminal Code, and raising public awareness across all media platforms including the Fith Estate, W5, Macleans Magazine, CBC, CTV and the Globe & Mail) |
Founder & CEO |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Birds of a Feather Bed & Breakfast, Birds of a Feather Marine, Birds of a Feather Thailand | Founder & CEO |
| Education & Technology | Q College (fully accredited tech and business college in BC), Q Academy (corporate and government training including WorkSafe) | Founder & CEO |
| Digital Marketing, Web Development, Digital Market Research & Intelligence | North Studio Global, Stikky Media, Digital Businness Intelligence Over 20,000 clients include Harvard University, First Nations Financial Management Board, Seafirst Insurance Brokers, Lethbridge College, UBC, UVic, RRU, Juris Arbitration Law, Emergent Biosolutions, AA Grapevine, Trimble Enterprise, Marietta College, City of Victoria, Tourism BC, The Carlyle Group |
Founder & CEO |
This extensive experience provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face, from startups to established enterprises.
Comprehensive Consulting Services
Dieter offers a wide range of consulting services tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and business owners. His areas of expertise include:
Business Strategy & Development
From initial concept to long-term growth, Dieter provides mentorship and coaching to help you navigate the complexities of the business world.
Financial & Tax Compliance
Ensure your business is structured for success with expert guidance on corporate and personal taxes, GST/HST, and payroll.
Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Learn how to protect your intellectual property with trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Navigate credit and collections, and ensure compliance with provincial and federal government regulations. Dieter is also internationally networked with law firms across a wide spectrum of areas of practice
Digital Presence & Marketing
Leverage the power of the web with services ranging from brand creation and reputation management to the development of e-commerce and database-driven websites.
Commercial Lease Negotiations
Secure favorable terms for your business with expert negotiation support.
Social Justice & Impact Litigation
Dieter has long been involved in public-interest advocacy and impact litigation strategy, contributing research, briefing, and procedural insight in cases in systemic issues affecting the public. His work has included pro bono efforts to raise awareness and advance justice through legal research, media engagement, and strategic case support.
Hospitality Industry Expertise
As the co-owner of the award-winning Birds of a Feather Bed & Breakfast in Victoria, BC�ranked #1 on TripAdvisor�Dieter possesses unparalleled expertise in the hospitality industry. He offers specialized consulting for aspiring and current B&B owners, covering everything from startup and acquisition to operational efficiency and marketing. His one-on-one courses have empowered numerous entrepreneurs to launch and grow their own successful B&Bs.
"The ins and outs that Dieter guided me through would probably have taken me three years of trial and error to learn myself. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wishing to start up a B & B. I can honestly say that it was my first business decision and the best business decision I ever made."
International Business & Lifestyle Consulting
With a presence in both Canada and Thailand, Dieter is uniquely positioned to assist with international business ventures. He and his wife, Paphada, leverage their connections to provide access to Southeast Asian markets and offer specialized consulting for individuals looking to retire in Thailand.
Your Problem-Solving Partner
(NB. Dieter is not a practicing lawyer since retiring from the legal profession. He cannot give legal advice, nor offer legal services, however, using his legal skills and business acumen he specializes in strategy. He is often retained by clients to retain and co-instruct lawyers for them)