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QuickBooks Online: EasyStart, Essentials, Plus, or Advanced?
EasyStart, Essentials, Plus and Advanced - how do you determine which plan is right for your business?
Taylor Vanderburgh
Mar 143 min read
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The Holiday Tax Break: A Guide to Getting Your Business Through Canada’s GST/HST Exemption
Navigate Canada's GST/HST holiday tax break with ease! Tips on compliance, system updates, filing returns, and maximizing savings.
Taylor Vanderburgh
Dec 20, 20249 min read
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How To Write Off Your Company Christmas Party
Don't break the bank on a holiday party - you can claim 100% of the expense! Read on for more on how to claim on company social events.
Taylor Vanderburgh
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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Year-End Prep for Small Businesses: 10 Tasks to Complete Before 2025
As we approach the busy holiday season, make some time to get these 10 year-end tasks done before 2024 draws to a close!
Taylor Vanderburgh
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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10 Steps to Closing Up Your Small Business's Books For Year End
Need to close up your books for year end? Read over our quick guide to help you break out year end into simple tasks.
Taylor Vanderburgh
Feb 5, 20245 min read
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Year-End Prep for Small Businesses: 10 Tasks to Complete Before 2024
As 2023 comes to an end, we start looking toward the new year with anticipation. But before you go calling in 2024, let's get this year's...
Taylor Vanderburgh
Nov 16, 20234 min read
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Maximizing Early Payment Discounts: Proper Accounting Practices
Early payment discounts are an easy way for businesses to get paid fast, and save money. Learn how to implement them in your business today!
Taylor Vanderburgh
Sep 27, 20235 min read
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Boosting Productivity and Engagement: Is Piecework the Perfect Fit for Your Company?
Side gigs. Freelancing. Flat rate. There are lots of ways to describe piecework - but is it something your company should consider?
Taylor Vanderburgh
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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How To Easily & Accurately Process Vacation Pay in QuickBooks Online
Even though QuickBooks Online has made it easier than ever to handle payroll, processing vacation can be tricky. Here's how to do it right.
Taylor Vanderburgh
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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Shareholder Loans, Dividends or Salary: How to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner
Hey there, Canadian business owners! When it comes to money matters, making smart financial choices is key. If you're wondering how to...
Taylor Vanderburgh
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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How To Write Off Your Staff Events
Looking for ways to boost employee morale AND save on taxes? Learn how to write off your company staff events with our simple guide. We’ll t
Taylor Vanderburgh
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Save Your Business Money with These 4 Smart Return & Refund Solutions
Refunds are a normal part of small businesses but can become a major strain. Read these 4 tips to help recoup your cost and keep customers .
Taylor Vanderburgh
Jun 15, 20234 min read
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6 Major Time and Money Saving Tips for Canadian Small Businesses
Spend more time doing the work you actually like to do, and less of the tedious administrative tasks.
Taylor Vanderburgh
May 12, 20234 min read
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Got Vacation Plans This Summer? Quick Tips for Managing Your Small Business While You’re Away
Don't let your small business suffer while you're away on vacation. Here are some quick tips for running your business remotely.
Taylor Vanderburgh
May 9, 20232 min read
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Common T4 Mistakes to Avoid
Tax season is here, once again. If you are a small business owner, it is time to process all of your year-end payroll documents.
Taylor Vanderburgh
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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5 Things to Do Before Submitting T4s
Tax season is fast approaching in Canada and T4s will be due shortly. For small business owners and employees alike, tax planning is an impo
Taylor Vanderburgh
Feb 18, 20234 min read
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7 Reasons We Love QuickBooksâ„¢ Online for Small Businesses
We are big QuickBooks™ Online fans around here - and for good reason. It’s one of the most used accounting software platforms in the...
Taylor Vanderburgh
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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How to Give Your Business a Fresh Start for the New Year
No one teaches you how to run a business, which means a lot of it could be trial and error. Some fixes are quick and easy, some you just...
Taylor Vanderburgh
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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The Complete Guide to Filing a Proper GST/HST Return Using QuickBooks Online
Learn how to file a proper and compliant GST/HST return using your QuickBooks Online software for small business.
Taylor Vanderburgh
Oct 28, 20226 min read
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12 Things Your Small Biz Needs To Do For Year End
As the year draws to a close, we start looking toward the new year with anticipation. But before you go calling in 2022, let's get this...
Taylor Vanderburgh
Dec 20, 20214 min read
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