Stop Using Your Personal Credit Card for Business

Cash flow issues during the start-up phase are something that many entrepreneurs have had to navigate. Unfortunately, many small business owners use personal credit cards to fund business-related purchases. Given […]

Are You Thinking of Selling Your Business?

Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll face as an entrepreneur. You’ve invested so much time and energy building it into a viable enterprise, and with […]

Make the Most of Your Profit: Income Splitting and Share Structures

Splitting dividends from your business between you and another member of your household can lower the amount of taxes you pay. But how do you make sure you do it legally, and in a way that leaves you in control of your business?

Explaining Small Business Tax Audits

Feeling anxious about the possibility of a small business tax audit or confused about how they work? You’re not alone. Just the thought of a tax audit can make even […]

Using a Family Trust for Tax Planning

No matter where you are in your small business journey, it’s obvious that you need profit to survive. So, it’s crucial that your business be structured in a way that […]

The 10-Step Guide to Starting a Business

British Columbia is home to over 500,000 small businesses, making up a remarkable 98 percent of all enterprises in our province. They employ over one million people, accounting for 54 […]

How to Identify the Correct Small Business Insurance

Running your small business can be an exciting and daunting adventure, no matter the industry. Considering all the time, money, and effort you’ve invested in starting and building your small […]

5 Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

Unless you are an accountant or fan of working with numbers, bookkeeping is probably not your favourite task. But adopting some good habits early can help you avoid costly errors when it comes to record keeping.