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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
Stop being your business's worst enemy now!
Business owners frequently express to me, "I am my business's biggest obstacle ". We hope that after reading this blog you find the...
etel750
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Tips to retain and reward your team members
Your business is made up of the work and dedication of your team members. Each of them has grown in their roles and responsibilities -...
etel750
Dec 17, 20222 min read
How to know when your business needs a Chief Financial Officer
Exciting times ahead! Your business is in growth mode – Sales are rapidly increasing, and you are doing your best to keep up with the...
etel750
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Four ways to protect your bottom line
You have been in business for some years, and your team of employees and/or contractors keep your business in motion. While business is...
etel750
Oct 11, 20223 min read
When Incorporating is wrong for you: Personal Services Business
What does Personal Services Business and incorporation have to do with each other? First, let's understand what a PSB is. CRA considers a...
etel750
Sep 19, 20222 min read
5 Reasons to work with an Accounting firm that exclusively supports Interior Designers & Architects
You are looking for a new accountant for your Interior Design Studio or Architect Firm. You realize that your business no longer needs: A...
etel750
Aug 15, 20222 min read
6 Business Tips to Deal with Inflation
INFLATION - you hear this word everywhere you go lately - well, inflation and increases in interest rates- Let's talk about how to...
etel750
Jul 7, 20222 min read
How Will You Prepare Smarter for Next Tax Season?
Congratulations! You Filed your last Year's personal taxes (or not) and you are wondering how to make this process easier. The process...
etel750
May 10, 20222 min read
What these two Financial Statements are trying to tell you...
As a business owner, you need to refer to and rely on your business financial statements to make decisions and assess how your business...
etel750
Apr 3, 20224 min read
Health Checkup for your business: Four Business Margins and Ratios you must know
You received a set of financial statements from your accountant last month and while you get the basics you are not sure how to get more...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Mar 1, 20224 min read
How to select the right software for your business
We are constantly looking for ways to optimize our workflows and ensure that we have visibility, coordination & organization at every...
etel750
Dec 14, 20212 min read
Setting up for 2022
#goalsetting #businesstips #projections #swotanalysis We encourage you to set some time to create goals for 2022. The process we share...
etel750
Dec 4, 20213 min read
Repayment Tips for Canada Emergency Business Account - CEBA?
#businesssubsidies #deadlines #bookkeeping #repaymentplans If your business received a business loan under the CEBA government initiative...
etel750
Dec 4, 20212 min read
Improve your processes
#workflow #technology #accountingadvise In general terms, #processimprovement is the practice of optimizing existing business processes...
etel750
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Dealing with Clients Deposits or Retainers
#interiordesigners #architects #builders #accounting #accountingforprojects Wondering how #clientdeposits should be treated in your...
etel750
Nov 9, 20212 min read
All about Canada Pension Plan
This post will cover everything you need to know about the Canada Pension Plan and how it impacts your life today and in the future....
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Apr 20, 20212 min read
New Home Office Expense Claim Methods
After much anticipation CRA delivered two methodologies available to claim Home Office Expenses for 2020: Simplified vs Detailed. In the...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Second Lockdown – Ontario Updates
In this January blog we decided to gather all the updates that have been just announced surrounding the second lockdown in Ontario plus...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Ten Tips for closing 2020 and starting 2021 right!
In our last 2020 blog, we want to leave you with my top ten recommendations to close the year with confidence and start a plan of action...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Dec 1, 20202 min read
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