

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,...


How Efficient is Your Business?
Well that wasn’t the weather I wanted to wake up to this morning. It’s grey, foggy and raining. I find it hard to stay motivated on...


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...


Ontario Government Set to Tackle Underground Economy
Revenue Integrity Act, 2018 Change is always difficult. This situation is no different. There has been very little, if any coverage of...


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...


So... What Are Your Plans?
Many small business owners have business plans. Some are written down, some are kept safely tucked away in their brain. Lots of...


Do You Have Income that the CRA Considers Business Income?
With all the changes happening with the Canada Revenue Agency, I thought it might be a good idea to remind people about what is...


Put the 'Spring' Back In Your Business!
The birds were singing this morning as I was writing this post. The promise of spring is in air and I couldn't be more excited! I know...


Budget 2018 - What's In It For You?
Well budget day has come and gone. Again, in my opinion, there seems to be very little in the federal budget to help everyday people in...