Resources and articles
Yes, you can file taxes on your own. The question is: should you? The CRA and tax software applications are striving to make the process easier and easier and for people that have simple employment income with no deductions it makes sense to file on your own. The problem is that even the best software wizards aren’t able to explain all the nuances and possible exceptions involved with filing taxes.
The days of carbon copy invoices are rapidly ending as businesses and clients alike are looking for electronic solutions. Business teams on the go need to be able to track time and invoice quickly. Tracking time on the go reduces the chance of lost time (lost money): having that time dialed into your invoicing platform for quick and easy invoicing improves cash flow and client relations. Stop losing employee time
There’s only a few of us that really love networking; that get a thrill from walking into a room full of strangers eager to see who we will meet and who we can connect. However, even us networking enthusiasts don’t want to waste our time. Here are our top 5 tips on how to optimize your networking efforts. Go with a plan. This can’t be stressed enough. For sure you
How many times have you missed a sale or important call because you’ve been busy with your business? Almost worse: you answered the call and promptly forgot to deal with it as you returned to working. This is the problem that call centres claim to resolve. In reality while call centres will answer your phone, they will simply take a message for you to deal with when you have time
Your business has grown and it’s starting to get a little crazy juggling your books, answering your phone, scheduling your appointments, invoicing and collecting on those invoices. Likely someone has suggested outsourcing to you but you just want your own person sitting in your office. It’ll be easier and it’s cheaper. Is it though? In this post we’re going to review the top 5 reasons to consider outsourcing to a
We get asked the question “do I need to keep my receipts?” at least once a month or more. The answer is yes you should. Receipts for the CRA According to the CRA website each expense that goes through your business must have documentation that provides the following: date of the purchase name and address of the seller or supplier name and address of the buyer full description of the
Continuing my conversations with awesome business owners around scaling your business, I had the opportunity to speak with Katherine Lazaruk from Lazaruk Consulting. This one runs a bit long as we meander through showing up as your authentic self; making your outsides look like your inside; gender roles; client perception of your value based on what they see; and Katherine’s own journey. Listen to find out about when this power
This morning I attended the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Awards Nominee Breakfast in Vancouver. It was a chance to meet other nominees and learn more about the process should I chose to move forward. Last night I was anxious about what to wear. I wouldn’t fit in; I’m not professional enough; WHHHHY didn’t I start working with Katherine Lazaruk???? I’m going to look like an impostor!!! While thrilled to
Welcome to our very first video blog! I have been having a lot of conversations of late around scaling your business; the mindset required to go to the next level; and the fears that hold us back. This week I had the opportunity to learn more about Erika Weissenborn’s story (the founder of Fresh in Your Fridge) and what scaling her business meant for her. I hope you enjoy this
I remember the date when life sped up – May 2014! I can’t put my finger on why but I do remember thinking I just had to get through tax season and I would take a break in May when things slowed down. Things didn’t slow down – so I kept pushing – telling myself I would take a break at Christmas. Our clients always go quiet at Christmas. They
