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 […]
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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 […]
How To Estimate Start-Up Costs for Your New Company
So you want to start a new restaurant/accounting practice/gnome-themed birthday party company (insert your type of business)? If this is your first company, you’re probably wondering how to estimate your start-up costs.
Tax Cheat Sheet: Staying on Top of Small Business Taxes
For many businesses, the end of the calendar year coincides with their financial year-end. If this is the case for you, it’s time to start preparing your accounting records for […]
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, you’re probably used to juggling tons of things at once. Creating a tax plan is a great way to prepare for the busy tax season. […]
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 […]
Guide to Paying Your Small Business Taxes Online
Paying your taxes online is a convenient and efficient way to fulfill your tax obligations to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In this article, we’ll guide you through paying your […]
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 […]