Don’t Mix Business with Personal
Here are 3 reasons why keeping your personal and business finances separate will also help keep you and your business healthy. Finding, tracking, posting, filing, and reconciling your bank, credit card, and PayPal accounts – … Read more
Meals vs. Food as Business Expenses
When you’re just getting started in business, you may not know how the CRA feels about meal expenses. Here’s an excerpt from the CRA’s website under business expenses: The maximum amount you can claim for … Read more
5 Resolutions for Your Bookkeeping New Year
We all make promises to ourselves that in the New Year we will do things better. Here are 5 worthwhile activities that will make your accounting processes easier for yourself and your bookkeeper. These are … Read more
File HST Returns Even for Zero Sales
After you register for an HST number when setting up your business, you are required by law to send in your remittances even if you have zero sales. When you start a business, unless you … Read more
It’s Risky to Make Decisions without Financial Statements
A common question I’m often asked is, “Why do I need financial statements?” The answer impacts all types of businesses – in an office tower or in a basement. Financial statements consist of a Balance … Read more
Just Because You Know How to Do Your Own Bookkeeping…
Are you still insisting that you do your own bookkeeping because you know how? It is imperative that you maintain a current set of books. Canada Revenue Agency can audit you at any time with … Read more
Did You Know Your Receipts are Disappearing?
As a business owner, you are required by the Canada Revenue Agency to provide records of all the transactions of your business for 7 years. They must be kept in a secure and accessible place. … Read more
Are You in Danger of Missing Your Business Income Tax Deadline?
Do you know when you are required to file income tax returns for your business with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)? The following is a guideline to use to make sure you file in time … Read more
This is Why Your Small Business Needs Revenue Streams
Have you ever taken the time to consider all that your small business has to offer? Different activities which generate revenue can be organized into revenue streams. Grouping your activities this way will tell you … Read more
Ways to Manage Cash Flow
I’ve already written about the importance of a cash flow plan. So, did it make you run straight to your desk and start planning? Keep in mind, most cash flow plans are a forecast of … Read more
Does Your Small Business Have a Cash Flow Plan?
A key component of any business finance is a cash flow plan. Most entrepreneurs create this plan when they have to provide a business plan for capital funding for an unexpected large project that they … Read more
Freedom Comes from Hiring Experts
There is a belief among small business owners. They believe by doing everything themselves they can save money and time. I am here to tell you – from experience – this is wrong. After running … Read more
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