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cost of doing everything yourself in business
Business
Amanda

What’s the Real Cost of Doing Everything Yourself?

There’s a big cost of doing everything yourself in business. Running a business often means wearing many hats. One minute you’re answering emails, the next you’re managing clients, creating social media content, handling invoices and trying to solve an operational problem. At first, doing everything yourself can feel like the most practical option. You know your business best. You may feel that nobody can do things quite as well as

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September 15, 2026
COVID-19 business services
Exploring the full potential
Amanda

Canada Emergency Response Benefit – Updated

  Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) applications open on Monday April 6th.  There are still lots of questions and concerns so we’ve updated our initial post with new information. Who Qualifies for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Our self-employed / business owning clients are of course extremely stressed about how they will continue if they’ve shut up shop.  Further our clients with employees are stressed and concerned about how their

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April 5, 2020
COVID-19 business services
Exploring the full potential
Amanda

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

  This morning Justin Trudeau announced the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit to replace the earlier announced Emergency Care and Emergency Support Funds.  Due to the unprecedented level of applications and in order expedite Canadians getting money in their pockets this fund will pay Canadian’s $2000/mo for the next four months. Who Qualifies for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Our self-employed / business owning clients are of course extremely stressed

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March 25, 2020
invoicing apps that make life easier
Technology
Amanda

Invoicing Apps That Make Life Easier

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

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January 25, 2020

Part 1 – Do You Know What You Can Write Off

Knowing your business is key to knowing how to apply tax regulations properly thus optimizing your financial situation. Many small business owners know you can write off the basics like travel, parking and meals related to your business. But Amanda can help you take it a step further! Did you know: Actor’s can write off teeth whitening, show tickets, costumes, haircuts and more Graphic designers and tattoo artists can write

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January 26, 2015

Why a great headshot is so important in business

In the physically disconnected world that we live in, social media and an online presence is absolutely essential for most individuals and businesses. A lot of networks and connections are made online; therefore it is more important than ever to show your authenticity and personality by way of a good ‘Head Shot’ photo. If you work for a company that has employee profiles on their website or you have a

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March 27, 2013

BMO Chinatown Small Business Trade Show

A great day full of fruitful connections was had at the Bank of Montreal Chinatown Branch Small Business Trade-Show.  It’s Your Time was invited to attend to provide BMO’s Small Business clients some information about social media and how they could start effectively using it to engage their customers. In it’s second year the focus is on keeping it intimate with select exhibitors that are offering valuable services requested by

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October 25, 2012