General Holidays 101
November 15, 2018
A general holiday is better known as a statutory holiday. These are nine days during the calendar year that employees are entitled to have off with pay. This entitlement is part of the Canada Labour …
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Staying Compliant with CRA During a Mail Strike
October 29, 2018
In October of 2018, Canada Post workers went on strike. It was not their first (nor likely to be their last) strike. What Happens to CRA Payments During a Mail Strike? During a mail strike, …
Small Business Help: Are you a Casual Casualty?
October 18, 2018
Remember when business suits, pantyhose, ties, and silk scarves were the norm for business attire? If you do, you are in the minority. In most small businesses one is more likely to see leggings and …
Here’s How to Stay Compliant with Revenu Quebec When you Hire your First Employee
September 27, 2018
As your small business grows, the ability to hire your first employee is a major milestone. However, once you have employees on the payroll, your company must follow certain criteria to stay compliant with Revenu …
Small Business Help: Minding your Manners Online
September 14, 2018
You’d be hard pressed to find a small business today that doesn’t have some combination of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat in play. That’s on top of the company owner being active on LinkedIn and …
Your Obligations Under the International Fuel Tax Agreement
July 31, 2018
Did you know that as a Quebec-based business, if you use fuel in an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) zone, you must file quarterly fuel tax returns? IFTA covers all the Canadian provinces, but none …
How to Build a Better Workplace
July 16, 2018
It’s trendy to blame Millennials for the rise in “strange” workplace perks, but the truth is, every generation pushes back against the things that didn’t work out well for the generation before it. A request …
Where to Find Money to Start Your Own Business
June 14, 2018
When you start your own business, there are a lot of costs. From specialized equipment to office space, business cards to marketing, even a home-based business has some startup costs. If your savings account is …
Small Business Owners: Having it all (is Actually a Myth)
May 30, 2018
So, you’ve gone and done it. You’ve hung out your shingle. You’ve taken the leap into entrepreneurship. You are now your own boss. Why? Because of the unlimited potential, of course! Set your own hours! …
Do you Need a Bookkeeper or an Accountant?
May 16, 2018
No matter how passionate you are about your business, or how much you do it for altruistic reasons, at the end of the day you must turn a profit. Without reliable cash flow, you simply …