Resources and articles
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
What’s the Girl Guide motto – “be prepared”? Typically, when writing about passwords, email etcetera we are cautioning you to be top secret and careful. The flip side to secrecy as a business owner is being prepared. Do you have a plan in place for your business in case you are suddenly out of commission? Are you the only one with access to items required for your operations to continue?
“It’s Tax Time” nobody ever cheered excitedly – well except maybe tax-preparers and accountants. Most people find taxes complicated, overwhelming and sometimes downright punitive! So let’s talk about how to prepare for and even get excited about tax time! Prepare for Preparing for tax time doesn’t start in February when you start adding your receipts into a spreadsheet. It starts at the beginning of last year after you’ve talked to
Float is a tool that allows you to see your forecasted cash flow within your business. This online cash management tool smoothly integrates with 3 different accounting software’s; Xero, QuickBooks Online and FreeAgent. ‘But I already have a spreadsheet that I see my cashflow on’ I hear you say – this is where Float will completely change your cash flow data experience. The significant difference of using Float, compared to
Although Fall has just barely arrived, it’s time to start designing your holiday customer appreciation campaign. I know we’re sick of those x days until Christmas memes too. HOWEVER, there are times when it is important to think early about the holiday season. Whether you want to recognize or thank your customers for their business by sending a holiday card or email, purchasing a gift, or organizing a cocktail party,
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to present at my breakfast meeting to share with my colleagues a little bit about It’s Your Time and our new membership model for offering services. Disclaimer: the restaurant’s technology wasn’t working. Luckily Stefan from Lucid Visuals saved the day and inserted my slides into the video. Check it out.
