Retirement planning can be a fun, cathartic experience for many people, but that doesn’t mean it's an easy task. Proper retirement planning takes more than lazily selecting a magic budget number and sticking with it. Below, we’ll look closely at what goes into a...
Anyone who’s ascended to a leadership role knows that being a boss isn’t easy, and unfortunately, there’s no concrete guide on how to do it right. Because of the difficulty and unclear guidelines, many inexperienced managers do more harm than good when supervising and...
You will find many keys to success when owning a small business. A small business owner must track specific metrics to lead their company to success. That is why we are revealing our list of the 15 most vital small business performance metrics for you to track. ...
A company’s success depends on its employees. Industry leaders in Canada understand this and invest a great deal of energy, resources, and money into hiring and retaining top talent. As a company manager, you work hard to attract quality employees by offering...
Healthcare is an increasingly high priority among Canadian workers, particularly those in customer service, food service, office work, and other jobs that require face-to-face contact with the public. Although the federal and provincial governments provide universal...
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. Unfortunately, many small business owners fail soon after they begin due to making common business mistakes. Having a solid business idea for a product or service does not matter if business owners do not avoid certain...
It’s no secret that independent contractors make more money than company employees in Canada. But why? Most employers prefer to hire an independent contractor because it means less paperwork and no payroll. Employers are also off the hook for employee benefits...
As a business owner, understanding Canadian small business payroll rules and federal laws can be challenging. However, following the often complex payroll rules is a must to ensure that your employees receive their wages on schedule and avoid paying costly penalties...
Are you taking full advantage of your Health Savings Account (HSA)? Discover which insurance premiums you can pay with it. Owners of HSAs often ask, “Can you pay insurance premiums with HSA?” In some cases, yes! However, the type of insurance premium is a key factor...
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...
