

Reader Question #3
Question: What kinds of policies and procedures should I have in place for my business? Answer: There are several policies and...


How To Choose the Right Bookkeeper for Your Business
You've started a business! That's wonderful.... But how do you manage your financial data? Are you tracking all the right information?...


Do You Know Who You Are Voting For?
Let’s face it… change is never easy. Change is inevitable though and we’ll see it on June 7th, 2018 when Ontario elects a new government....


Keep Your Business In Compliance
It’s another one of those days. My brain is working on over-drive because there is a provincial election in Ontario next week. That...


Planning a Home-Based Business
I am often asked what kind of business can be run out of a home. The answer is that it will depend on your municipal zoning by-law and...


Do I Really Need to Accept Credit Cards?
As a small business owner in Canada, I’ve been trying to make the decision about whether I need to accept credit card payments. First,...


Change... How Do You Cope?
I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to warm weather, coffee on the deck, and sunshine! It's been a long winter and spring...


Rural Small Businesses Need Access to High-Speed Internet and Cell Service!
Election time in Ontario is coming up fast! All major parties are making announcements on policy promises they say they will implement...


It's Like Riding on a Rollercoaster
Every small business owner knows exactly what I'm talking about. The high when things are running smoothly, followed by the low created...


Trying to Contain my Excitement
Have you ever tried to surprise someone with something? My husband and I are attempting to surprise our youngest son and it's almost...