Category Archives: Small Business

Year-End Tax Planning: Moves to make before December 31st to save money

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As the holiday season rolls in and the calendar year comes to a close, most small business owners are focused on wrapping up client deliverables …

Subcontractor vs. Employee: How to grow your team without triggering a CRA audit

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Scaling your business is an incredible milestone. As client bookings increase, creative projects expand, or clinical demand grows, you quickly reach a point where you …

Profit First: A simple system for ensuring you actually pay yourself before the bills

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As a creative entrepreneur, social worker, or independent consultant, you poured your heart into building a business so you could have freedom, control, and a …

Back to Business: Why “School Year” planning is better for creatives than “New Year” planning

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January gets all the credit. Every year, the business world treats January 1st as the holy grail of goal-setting, fresh starts, and strategic planning.

But …

Equipment Upgrades: How to decide between leasing vs. buying new tech or studio gear

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Whether it’s upgrading a recording studio with high-end microphones, purchasing specialized clinical testing equipment, or outfitting an office with top-tier laptops and cameras, upgrading your …

Digital Nomadism: The tax implications of working from a laptop in Mexico or Europe

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The dream is beautiful: packing your laptop, grabbing a passport, and running your Canadian business from a villa in Spain or a beachside cafe in …