Discover whether you can claim business expenses on your tax forms even if your business did not generate any income last year. For Canadians with one source of employment income, tax laws, forms, and procedures seem relatively straightforward. However, once you own a...
The last couple of years have presented small business owners with a host of new challenges that few had prepared for. Small businesses have had to adapt to these challenges, and some have even completely revised their entire business model to survive. While...
Most people start a small business because they’re passionate about what they’re selling. Some love the appeal of being their own boss, while others want to share their vision and make a huge change in their target market. What few new owners realize is the importance...
Large-scale businesses use various tools and marketing methods to reach new clients, investors, suppliers, and more. Small business owners may feel that the same resources are not available to them, but that is inaccurate. CRM (or customer relationship...
Much of the Canadian workforce comes from smaller enterprises, making Canada one of the top places in the world to start a business. However, the definition of a “small business” varies in this country and depends on several surprising factors. It’s not enough...
A small business owner should not overlook the importance of acquiring new customers, earning a profit, and exceeding their sales goals or quotas. Cash flow is another vital aspect of a business’s success, but, unfortunately, some business owners don’t understand its...
If you recently started a small business or are looking to improve your business’s financial management, the next step is developing a comprehensive bookkeeping system. That can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you don’t have the knowledge or experience to...
Paying yourself is one of the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of being a business owner. If you've set up a small corporation, you can choose between dividends or wages as your main form of income or have a mix of both. The type of remuneration you choose...
We all benefit from our nation’s universal health care plan. However, it doesn’t cover all the medical services that you or your employees need. You can help your workforce stay healthy, recruit health-minded employees, and improve your retention rate with an employee...
Whether you’re a high-level corporate executive or a new sole proprietor, you’re bound to encounter business problems at some point. While the exact problems your business will come up against will be specific to your industry and location, some of the most common...
