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THE BLOSSOM BLOG

Updates, thoughts, and news that may interest any business owner in the Design and Build industry
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2025–2026 Payroll Updates: Keep Your Team Paid Right and Happy
Payroll Updates Every Employer Needs to Know: CPP, EI, and Minimum Wage for 2025–2026
etel750
Oct 212 min read


Supplier Strategies for Interior Designers: Payments, Terms & Partnerships
Every designer knows the feeling: you’ve picked the perfect piece for a client, you’re excited to see it in the space… and then the supplier side of things gets messy.
etel750
Sep 273 min read


Bookkeeping Challenges Every Interior Designer Should Know About
Bookkeeping for interior designers isn’t as simple as tracking income and expenses. Because projects often stretch over months (even years) and involve multiple vendors, deposits for vendors and client retainers, design businesses face unique accounting challenges.
etel750
Sep 122 min read


Passive Income for Designers & Creatives: Start With What You Already Have
Think you’re too busy for passive income? Not when it’s inside your business. If you’re a designer, consultant, or creative entrepreneur, you might already have untapped income opportunities inside your existing business. Here's how to unlock them — starting with the easiest wins. High-Yield Business Savings Account: This is the easiest passive income stream you can tap into — no extra work required. Simply park your client retainers or deposits in a place where they can
etel750
Aug 83 min read


Stop Choking Your Cash Flow: How to Turn Profit Leaks into Gains
” But what happens when that flow starts to slow down? You might have plenty of revenue coming in, but still find yourself struggling to stay afloat. The issue often isn’t income—it’s the way your money flows through your business. Let’s walk through common pitfalls and the step-by-step solutions to fix them, so you can turn your revenue into real profit.
etel750
Jul 234 min read


Earning Vendor Commissions? Here’s What You Need to Know
Your First Commission Payment Just Landed 🎉 You’ve partnered with a vendor, made stellar product recommendations, and now you're earning...
etel750
Jul 111 min read
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2025–2026 Payroll Updates: Keep Your Team Paid Right and Happy
Payroll Updates Every Employer Needs to Know: CPP, EI, and Minimum Wage for 2025–2026
etel750
Oct 212 min read


Supplier Strategies for Interior Designers: Payments, Terms & Partnerships
Every designer knows the feeling: you’ve picked the perfect piece for a client, you’re excited to see it in the space… and then the supplier side of things gets messy.
etel750
Sep 273 min read


Bookkeeping Challenges Every Interior Designer Should Know About
Bookkeeping for interior designers isn’t as simple as tracking income and expenses. Because projects often stretch over months (even years) and involve multiple vendors, deposits for vendors and client retainers, design businesses face unique accounting challenges.
etel750
Sep 122 min read


Passive Income for Designers & Creatives: Start With What You Already Have
Think you’re too busy for passive income? Not when it’s inside your business. If you’re a designer, consultant, or creative entrepreneur, you might already have untapped income opportunities inside your existing business. Here's how to unlock them — starting with the easiest wins. High-Yield Business Savings Account: This is the easiest passive income stream you can tap into — no extra work required. Simply park your client retainers or deposits in a place where they can
etel750
Aug 83 min read


Stop Choking Your Cash Flow: How to Turn Profit Leaks into Gains
” But what happens when that flow starts to slow down? You might have plenty of revenue coming in, but still find yourself struggling to stay afloat. The issue often isn’t income—it’s the way your money flows through your business. Let’s walk through common pitfalls and the step-by-step solutions to fix them, so you can turn your revenue into real profit.
etel750
Jul 234 min read


Earning Vendor Commissions? Here’s What You Need to Know
Your First Commission Payment Just Landed 🎉 You’ve partnered with a vendor, made stellar product recommendations, and now you're earning...
etel750
Jul 111 min read


Associated Companies: The Good, The Bad, and The Taxable
If you’re a creative entrepreneur with big ideas and more than one passion, the thought of starting a second business probably feels...
etel750
Jun 222 min read


What’s Yours Is Mine: A Conversation Between Shareholders and Their Corporations
Ever find yourself saying, “Well, it’s all my money anyway” when dipping into your Corporation's business account?
Let’s pause right there.
etel750
Jun 112 min read


Your First U.S. Design Client? Here’s What Every Canadian Designer Should Know
Landing your first U.S. client as a Canadian interior designer is an exciting milestone—it signals growth, opportunity, and the chance to...
etel750
May 294 min read


Smart Designers Know: Flat Fees Aren’t for Every Project
Flat fees can be great—but they’re not always the right choice. Here are situations where you should avoid offering a flat fee as an...
etel750
May 92 min read


Financial Clarity with the Profit & Loss Generator: A Simple Solution for Solopreneurs
Are you a business owner juggling every part of your business, from client work to admin, with no accounting software or one that feels impo
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Oct 18, 20245 min read


What's a Bookkeeping Clean-up job?
hat is Bookkeeping Clean-up? In today’s fast-paced business world, maintaining organized financial records is essential for success.
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Cash Flow Headaches in your Interior Design business?
Cash flow issues are common for interior designers due to irregular project timelines, delayed client payments, and high upfront costs...
etel750
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Making the Switch easy as 1,2,3 from Sole Proprietorship to Corporation
Exciting times ahead! You are considering transitioning your business from a Sole Proprietorship (SP) to a Corporation. You are about to...
etel750
Jun 13, 20243 min read


What we all can learn from Shakira's tax evasion case
Shakira has just settled her tax evasion case by admitting wrongdoing and choosing to settle the matter. Hacienda (the Spanish Tax...
etel750
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Inspire your budgeting in Jenga: Build stability block by block
Let's get real – sticking to a budget is tough. But guess what? The reason your budget might be feeling like a stubborn puzzle piece...
etel750
Nov 11, 20232 min read


CEBA Repayment Deadline Approaching: Essential Steps and Tips to Ensure a Smooth Process
You may remember that the repayment dates have been pushed back a couple of times (does December 31 ,2022 and December 31, 2023 sound...
etel750
Nov 11, 20232 min read


Find Financial Clarity: Elevate Your Game with Stellar Bookkeeping
Hiring the right bookkeeping team can bring numerous benefits to your design business finances. Here are some reasons why you should...
etel750
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Unlocking the Worth: Understanding the basics of Business Valuation
Business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company. It is a crucial step in various scenarios such as...
etel750
May 19, 20233 min read


Mastering Your Exit: 8 Essential Tips for Developing a Successful Exit Strategy
Navigating the path to success as a business owner involves not only building and growing your business but also planning for the future....
etel750
May 19, 20232 min read
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