Is it time to upgrade your accounting software?
You purchased desktop accounting software when you started your business and have been using it for a few years without much thought about whether you …
“My business is incorporated, how should I pay myself?”
Your business is incorporated and you’re wondering what’s the best way to pay yourself. It is a great question since there are a few options …
Maximize your home office income tax deduction
As a sole-proprietor with a home office, you may be able to deduct a portion of your home expenses on your tax return. It’s important …
Maximize your vehicle income tax deduction
As a new year begins, now is the time to get yourself organized to maximize the vehicle deduction for your tax return. The ability to …
Tips & suggestions to help you achieve your bookkeeping & accounting goals
A new year is an exciting time full of new possibilities and goals. As you reflect on what went well for you in 2015 and …
3 popular online accounting software options for your small business
You’ve heard about online accounting software and want to know more about it. Is it right for your small business? What are your options? A …
How to tell when it’s time to hire an accountant [infographic]
For many small business owners, the decision to hire a bookkeeper or an accountant comes after about a year in business. At that point, you’ve …
The basic guide to a statement of cash flows
Want to really understand your cash flow? This is the report that will tell you where and how. The statement of cash flows provides information …
Simple bookkeeping fundamentals [infographic]
You started a small business, are doing your own bookkeeping and want to make sure you are covering all that’s needed. This guide is for …
Really simple ways to improve your cash flow [infographic]
If you’ve read some of the previous blog posts, you may have noticed that cash flow is frequently mentioned as a crucial element for the …