COMPASS

We’ve all got back to school on our mind. Getting back to brainy endeavours isn’t just for the little ones - there are tons of opportunities for small business owners to level up their leadership,...

When you start your own business, you realize how great it was to have taxes magically lifted away from your paycheque. Now, rather than doing your taxes once a year, you’ll have to make tax...

Nobody wants to go into bankruptcy, but it happens. The good news is that bankruptcy may not be as bad as you think, and it can be an opportunity to reset and learn. Here’s a clear-eyed look at...

When you start your business, you’ll need to decide if you want to be a sole proprietor or if you want to incorporate. Not sure which is right for you? Let’s define and look at the pros and cons...

If you’re a small business owner, you may have heard of ATBX, an accelerator program for businesses that want to grow. The free (!) program offers weekly workshops, mentorship, co-working space...

We often hear from small business owners that they wish they heard from their accountants throughout the year. This year, we invite you to make a meeting with us for a mid-year check-in. Don’t...

This post comes from our Marketing Director, Erica O’Donnell, who has worked in the digital marketing world for nearly 15 years.

“Marketing is telling a story that resonates with your customers”...

A friend was recently offered a contract position with an oil & gas company, but there was a catch: he needed to form a corporation and get a GST number before he could start working. If you work...

Money. Like it or not, we all need it to live and thrive in this world. Understanding the investments available to you, how markets work and the ins and outs of taxes is uber important so that...

These are 5 apps that will make your business sturdier, and more organized. There’s so much to track as a small business owner. Stacks of unorganized papers, making up numbers for your...