Small Business Tips

Items and Slips Required for Personal Taxes

Are you ready for the tax season? Here is a convenient list of important documents you may need for tax preparation:

Slips

– Employment Income
– Employment Insurance Benefits
– Interest, Dividends, Mutual Funds
– Tuition / Education receipts
– Universal Child Care Benefit
– Old Age Security/CPP Benefits
– Other Pensions and Annuities
– […]

By |April 6th, 2017|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

What to Look for in a Business Credit Card

The decision to open a business credit card account is not a matter to take lightly. You should carefully weigh the pros and cons before making this decision for your business. The benefits associated with having access to capital when you need it, earning rewards points, and more often outweigh the cons associated with a […]

By |March 16th, 2017|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

How Small Business Owners Can Become Better Negotiators

Negotiations are an important part of being a small business owner. Even if both sides of the table are in accord, there is often a sticking point, something that can turn future negotiations sour. It’s much worse when you have to fight for what your company deserves. Negotiations aren’t something you should learn on the […]

By |February 15th, 2017|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

2017 Automobile Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Business

The ceiling on the capital cost of passenger vehicles for capital cost allowance (CCA) purposes remains at $30,000 (plus applicable federal and provincial sales taxes) for purchases after 2002. This ceiling restricts the cost of a vehicle on which CCA may be claimed for business purposes.

The limit on deductible leasing costs remains at $800 per […]

By |February 3rd, 2017|Small Business Tips, SmallBiz Builder, Tax Tips|0 Comments

Five Ways You Can Minimize Bank Fees

Five Ways You Can Minimize Bank Fees
Banking firms share the same goal of making money as their depositors.  Unlike account holders, many institutions generate their profits through a lengthy list of fees.  The following tips will explain the basis of these charges and how you can avoid them.
Record All Transactions
Overdraft charges are possibly the biggest […]

By |January 15th, 2017|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

Boost Your Business Credit Rating

Boost Your Business Credit Rating

One of the problems with starting a business is that the owner may have decent credit ratings, but the business has none.  Before your business can borrow money, you will need to establish credit in the company’s name, not your own.

One of the best ways to start your business credit history […]

By |December 15th, 2016|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

CRA Taking Too Long To Respond To Tax Complaints

In his fall 2016 report released Tuesday, Auditor General Michael Ferguson concludes the Canada Revenue Agency is failing to deal with income tax objections from hundreds of thousands of Canadians in a timely manner and that taxpayers are never told how long it will take to make a decision on their file.

By |December 5th, 2016|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

7 Tips for Writing a Great Mission Statement

7 Tips for Writing a Great Mission Statement

 

A mission statement is a brief summary of an organization’s core beliefs and key goals. In the contemporary era, all sorts of organizations – businesses, non-profits, schools and clubs – have developed mission statements. Many others plan to do so.

Writing a mission statement is not a simple task. […]

By |October 30th, 2016|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

4 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty

4 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty

It is said that eighty percent of a company’s profits come from twenty percent of its customers. With the competitive market and globalization, it is complicated to count on a few of your loyal customers to always be present. Now, it is more important to have clients who positively influence […]

By |October 15th, 2016|Small Business Tips|0 Comments

Essential Tips to Manage Your Small Business Finances

Essential Tips to Manage Your Small Business Finances

Running a small business comes with its fair share of financial concerns and annoyances. Some of these challenges can be a curve on your business’ growth plans, but there are tools and supporting guides that can help manage them. By following proper practices, you can manage debts, […]

By |September 30th, 2016|Small Business Tips|0 Comments