The Process of Beginning to Work with a Bookkeeper I wrote this post because it often seems like once you hire a bookkeeper, you really don’t need to do anything in the relationship and you’re able to fully outsource it. Oh, how I wish that were true. You can hire a bookkeeper and they can … Continue reading The Process of Beginning to Work with a Bookkeeper
5 Steps to Create a Solid Financial Structure for Your Business 1. Separate business and personal finances (no more commingling) One of the best things you can do is to separate your business and personal finances. Did you know that some banks, if you’re operating your business out of your personal checking account (even if … Continue reading 5 Steps to Create a Solid Financial Structure for Your Business
Interview Questions for Choosing/Hiring An Accountant Be Specific in Asking for Recommendations If you ask around for recommendations for an accountant, don’t just say you’re looking for an accountant, be more specific. The word “accountant” can mean many different things. If you’re looking for someone to file your taxes, say you’re looking for a tax … Continue reading Interview Questions for Choosing An Accountant
Documents Your Accountant Needs to File Your Taxes as a Sole Proprietor in Canada Wondering what you need to provide your accountant to file your taxes? Disclaimer - This is NOT a complete list, it will depend on the specifics of your business. This is just a list of the common things that my niche … Continue reading Documents for Tax Filing as a Sole Proprietor in Canada
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Quality Bookkeeper I want to elevate the field of bookkeeping from the bookkeeper side, as well as from the client side. Transparency does this. It’s really easy to just hire someone and have the mindset that you don’t really need to know what they’re doing, but I think that’s … Continue reading Questions to Ask When Hiring a Quality Bookkeeper
What Needs to be Done for Small Business Bookkeeping in Canada Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping to a bookkeeper, I think it’s important to know more about what they’re actually doing and why. The process below I’ve outlined is more for Canadian service-based entrepreneurs. Keep in mind these will vary from province … Continue reading Bookkeeping Responsibilities for Canadian Entrepreneurs
40 Side Hustles to Increase Your Income I am a HUGE fan of side hustles! It's one of the easiest ways to increase your income. Here's different ideas of what you could do as a side hustle! The most important thing is not to stay stuck in "research" mode forever, but to pick something … Continue reading 40 Side Hustles to Increase Your Income
How to Grow Your Own Sprouts & Microgreens I am a huge fan of sprouts and microgreens! Sprouts are great for digestion as they contain natural enzymes & are packed with nutrients. Sprouts and microgreens contain a higher concentration of nutrients than most of the full-grown vegetables of the same version of that particular plant/vegetable. … Continue reading How to Grow Your Own Sprouts & Microgreens
How to Save for Taxes as an Entrepreneur A question I get asked all the time by my new financial coaching clients and other coaches and entrepreneurs is: How do I know what to save for taxes? After being a financial coach for over 7+ years, I can tell you that in order to figure … Continue reading How to Save for Taxes as an Entrepreneur
How Americans Can Start Investing & Preparing for Retirement When you think about investing for your future and possible retirement, you may be overwhelmed. With so many different accounts, options, fees, and more, how are you supposed to know how and in what to invest? But investing doesn’t have to be scary or hard to … Continue reading How Americans Can Start Investing & Preparing For Retirement
