The times are changing, and our economy is too, more than we’d like.

Simple things like groceries are now becoming unaffordable, which is a “need” spend, not a want.

So what happens to our businesses during these ebbs and flows? Well, for one, we get creative.

And then, we re-evaluate.

There are a few things to review that are low-effort but make a massive impact on our businesses, and I’ve put together a short list of the essentials.

I’ve put together a list of some of the core dates to keep track of for the 2025 Tax Year.

Here are the dates you should mark on your calendar for 2025:

Before you log off for 2024, there are a few things you should check are completed!

The end-of-year means review, review, review (and prepare)!

Specifically, what are you meant to review and prepare? From one business owner to another, take a sigh of relief because I’ve put together the big ones.

There are a lot of things to remember come year-end. One of the most important to remember is to give back this year.

As a business owner, there are so many different ways you can utilise your business to give back to your community, and I’ve come up with some key ways you can do that!

There’s always give and take when it comes to assessing the direction of your business, and I want to help you get the full picture to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey!

Now, let’s discuss why you would not incorporate your business:

The most important factor to consider is whether incorporating your business will provide you with the most tax and legal benefits for your situation.

Generally, incorporating a business can provide certain legal protections and tax advantages such as limited personal liability, greater access to capital, etc.

As an employer, you must ensure your business and your team are adapting and growing with the times, or else the market will outgrow you.

Yes, it’s a scary thought, but true. However, investing in your team is a key way to facilitate that growth through training and upskilling. Now, how you do that will be different than how I do that, but what is universally important is that you DO IT.

Here’s why it is absolutely essential and how you should approach professional development in your business.

We all need some joy in our lives, especially while we’re working!

I love being a business owner, and I love helping my clients, but some days you need a pick-me-up because things are too stressful.

This is why I’m sharing a few ways I add joy throughout my work days to show you how simple, impactful actions can give you the energy or the mood boost you need to get through your day!

Audits happen, they’re normal, and they’re just a way to make sure everything is as it should be.

While it is tedious and frustrating, there are 10 key things that you can do to ensure you don’t feel like you’re losing control while being audited. So, let’s calm your nerves and go over the 10 things you need to do when you are getting audited.

You CAN sit with us. That’s what diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all about.

Your policies, your processes, and your practices should allow everyone the opportunity to have a seat at the table, as well as be supported and uplifted within your business.

At its core, it’s about removing barriers that hinder and exclude your employees, barriers reinforced through the systems that we live in day in and day out.

So, we’re going to break each concept down and give you a start to examining your business through a DEI lens.

As the sun shines brighter and the days get longer, Canadian business owners might find themselves drawn to outdoor activities and vacations. However, amidst the summer fun, it's crucial to keep your business's financial health in check.

Effective bookkeeping ensures that your business stays on track even during the summer months.

Here are some summer time bookkeeping tips tailored for Canadian entrepreneurs:

As business owners, it feels like that statement is true to the umpteenth degree.

Being glued to my desk at all points in time isn’t sustainable, it’s also not healthy for my sanity.

So it’s important to prioritize, like making an entire day unavailable to take meetings, setting boundaries and booking time off in advance.

A business isn’t something you can just “wing” for a lot of reasons, one of those being funding, which is quite critical in the early development stages. It is important throughout your business owner journey, but we’re talking about the beginning when you have no money and are figuring out how to get started.

As much as we share our successes and our milestones, one of the things I don’t see too much about is our failures.

Failure is a big word, it feels scary because it is scary that we live in a culture of shame, to be told to only let people see us “win” when the most human thing we can do is fail.

Let’s get real, the importance of sustainability in business cannot be overstated.

From reducing carbon emissions to promoting social equity and preserving natural resources, businesses play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable future.

These are 3 simple and effective ways you can incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into your business (and beyond)!

Making mistakes is human, we’re people, and at some point, we are going to screw up.

In our careers, at our jobs, sometimes we are going to make a mistake, some big, some small.

How do we handle that?

Now, we love marketing agencies because they give business owners like myself and yourself the opportunity to work with experts and outsource the work associated with marketing for your business. However, not everyone can afford an agency, or afford an in-house marketing specialist, so we make do and do it ourselves (DIY it).

Where do you fit in the market? How are you different? Who are you looking to attract?

Finding a business niche can be a great way to start your own business. Here are some tips to help you get started!

Mental health is huge.

It impacts every moment of our day, whether consciously or subconsciously. As a business owner, it can impact your personal and professional life, and even the thought of that is stressful.

This is why business owners must take care of themselves, especially their mental well-being.

How you find great clients, similar to art, is subjective. Not everything works for everyone, and your strengths will be different than another business owner’s. However, there are some basics and I’d like to share a few ways you can start finding your clients!