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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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Behind the Scenes: The Real Challenges of Working with Suppliers in Interior Design
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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Behind the Scenes: The Real Challenges of Working with Suppliers in Interior Design
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...
etel750
Sep 273 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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cash Flow Confidence
A positive cash flow is key for survival and success, and why not dare to say confidence. Cash Flow Confidence can show in different ways...
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
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
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
The new CERS (the previous version known as CECRA) will provide direct rent and mortgage interest support to tenants and property owners...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Nov 3, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Resources: Canada Emergency Response Benefit April 17th,2020 update
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Updated: April 17th 2020 This program has regrouped employed and self-employed Canadian...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Apr 1, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Resources: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Period 1 to Period 4
Updated: April 11th 2020 What is the CEWS? 75% wage subsidy Up to a maximum $847/week per employee For employees that have had NOT been...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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