B.C. Requires Employers Provide 5 Paid Sick Days – It’s Your Time Business Services
Starting January 1, 2022, BC will become the first province to require all employers to provide employees with 5 paid sick days. We’ve pulled together some frequently asked questions and their answers. When will I have to start providing paid sick leave? January 1, 2022 Who is entitled to sick leave? All eligible employees. The […]
Top 5 Reasons to work with a Reception Service
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, […]
Can I optimize my CPP for the years I raised my children? –
I was recently asked by a client who is getting ready for retirement if there was any way she could optimize her CPP to take into account the years she was raising her children. If you have children born after December 31, 1958, you may qualify to increase your Canada Pension Plan benefit through the […]
What to look for in a bookkeeper – It’s Your Time Business Services
If hiring a bookkeeper is one of your company’s many struggles, it is possible that you might not know what you are looking for. Bookkeeping duties may vary from organisation to organisation, however, there are key qualities to look for in an awesome bookkeeper. 1. What bookkeeping duties do you need? A major misconception is […]
A Living Wage is Important Even When Outsourcing – It’s Your Time Business Services
As the owner of an outsourcing agency, I keep my eyes open on social media for people looking for VA’s, bookkeepers etc.. This week, I saw a post by someone looking for a Virtual Assistant in a women’s business owner group on Facebook. The offering is $25/hour for a part-time gig (about 5 hours a […]
Snow Happens: Lessons Learned About the Importance Of Systems During the 2022 Snow Storm in Vancouver – It’s Your Time Business Services
In life and in business “snow happens” and how we deal with it makes all the difference. Eager to see family we have not seen since pre-covid, my family and I headed to the Airport at 5 am on December 20th. The day started with a broken-down airport shuttle bus but thanks to Uber we […]
The Ultimate Guide to Timely Trust Reconciliations for Notaries: Accounting & Bookkeeping for Trust Accounts in Canada
As a notary, you play a vital role in facilitating important financial transactions and ensuring the security of your clients’ funds. Trust accounts are a critical tool in your notarial practice, as they provide a safe and secure way to manage client funds. However, managing trust accounts is not just about opening an account and […]
Small Biz Big Why – It’s Your Time Business Services
Amanda’s big why started with the question: how much money do I actually need? When challenged to consider how big she could grow It’s Your Time, Amanda started asking herself “how much money do I actually need”. This is not to say that she doesn’t like nice things, want to travel and do all the […]
Canadian Lessons from the Kaspersky ban by Jeremy Colwell – It’s Your Time Business Services
Canadian Lessons from the Kaspersky Ban On June 20th, the US Commerce Department banned the sale of Kaspersky Antivirus, citing concerns over potential misuse by the Russian government to exploit customer information. While the ban does not prohibit the use of the software, it has prompted distributors to begin de-listing the product. This is not […]
Meet the Bookkeeper
So you’ve started your business and you’re wondering what you can expect from your bookkeeper? And what exactly is this Controller or CFO positions you keep hearing about? Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of finance roles, and specifically looking at the Bookkeeper, the Financial Controller, and the CFO. If you’ve ever wondered what […]