Many small businesses need high-quality office space, but with only a few people on the payroll, it’s often difficult to justify the cost of accommodation. This sometimes forces small and family-owned businesses to put up with unsuitable working spaces. Shared office accommodation is one solution that helps many small businesses work effectively. Find out how […]
The concept of supply chain management has taken off in recent years, as the manufacturing process becomes more complex and companies face unique legal and liability challenges. Supply chain management classes are now standard college fare, not only for MBA candidates but for undergraduates as well.
Most young entry-level managers today are intimately familiar with supply […]
Starting a business in Calgary is a serious and challenging venture. This is especially true if you’ve never done it before. For anyone who is considering setting up their own company, here are seven essential steps to covering the fundamentals.
Have Your Final Goal In Mind
Decide whether you want your business to grow into a […]
Identity theft is not just a problem for individuals. Businesses in Calgary are tempting targets for the bad guys, and falling victim to an identity theft can put even the most profitable and best-run company in jeopardy.
If you are not taking proactive measures to protect your business and your workers from identity theft, you are […]
Hiring new employees is a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. Making the wrong choice can create terrible problems in your business, preventing growth and causing unnecessary stress. That’s why it is so important to approach recruitment carefully, taking time to choose your future employees. This article shares five tips to help you […]
Occasionally, taxpayers may receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In all these cases, the communication requests personal information, such as a social insurance, credit card, bank account, and/or passport numbers, from the taxpayer.
These fraudulent communications typically insist that this […]
Productivity is something that should be on every small business owner’s Profit & Loss statement. It can have one of the biggest impacts to your bottom line. Trying to run a small business and be productive can lead to long hours in which little work gets done. It is not usually laziness that is the […]
Although there are still a few hardy souls that fill in their tax forms by hand and mail them in, the vast majority of self-preparers use one of the software or online based tax programs to calculate and e-file their income taxes each year. This is much easier than the old way of doing taxes, […]
Every year, small business owners must deal with the process of filing income tax. There are some great tax deductions available for small and home businesses. The following list is not complete, but it contains a number of items small business owners sometimes overlook.
Deductions Allowed for Home Office
The home office and its contents must be […]
As a small business owner, you may find certain aspects of your job glamorous. A speaking engagement, recognition by an industry heavyweight, a television appearance, etc. It’s a pretty safe bet that “bookkeeping” will never make that list. While it’s not sexy, a commitment to bookkeeping and a reputable bookkeeping service is an essential component […]
