Navigating cash flow challenges
In the world of small businesses, positive cash flow is king. It’s the driving force that keeps your business engine running smoothly, covering all your liabilities. But what happens when outflow exceeds inflow? Cash flow problems ensue, threatening the survival and growth of your business.
Business Update – 24 April 2024
Expert insights into the federal budget, uncertainty in Canada’s tax landscape, and economist opinions on the capital gains tax rise and more in this week’s business update.
Your email signature – beyond the sign-off
The power of a well-crafted email signature is often underestimated by professionals and businesses alike. Your email signature is essentially your calling card: it’s where you can share information about yourself and your company, like your website and social media...
How do I adapt my small business strategy in the midst of a cost of living crisis?
So, we’re officially in the thick of a cost of living crisis. This presents a challenge for entrepreneurs and is a nerve-wracking time for many small business owners. If you’ve had sleepless nights worrying about how you’re going to pay your suppliers or support your...
Unpacking Canada’s Latest Federal Budget
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released the federal budget on April 16, 2024, against a backdrop of Canadians facing the significant challenge of elevated costs of living. In light of the continued economic uncertainty, measures in the...
Business Update – 17 April 2024
Welcome to our Weekly Digest – stay in the know with some recent news updates relevant to business and the economy. How to protect, improve your credit score amid cost-of-living pressures Last month, the federal government proposed tying rent payments to credit...
Stop putting off the little things
As a business owner, you often find yourself pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. It can feel daunting to classify tasks and tackle the most time-consuming ones first. But why is it so hard for us to start – or even finish – seemingly...
The Power of Core Values in Business
As a business owner, you’re the architect of your business’s vision and culture. But in the hustle to develop products, chase sales, and keep the lights on, some of the foundation often gets lost in the mix. Core values—those guiding principles that shape your...
Business Update – 10 April 2024
Welcome to our Weekly Digest – stay in the know with some recent news updates relevant to business and the economy. Businesses, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the...