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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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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...


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.


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...
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Video Per Day Experiment: what are you proud of in your business life?
View this post on Instagram 💥Day 2💥☂️. In your #businesslife what are you proud of? Please comment… #vpdexperiment #accountantlife A...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Oct 13, 20191 min read


Learning Luncheon December 2017
Thank you Coverings Canada http://www.coveringscanada.ca/ for “covering” – no pound intended 😉 the lunch event hosted by the Canadian...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Feb 27, 20181 min read


Hiring an Employee or Subcontractor? Which one is it?
This is a common question that often comes up in conversation with small business owners, especially so in the construction/ repeating...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Dec 13, 20172 min read


6 Reasons to move to cloud accounting
If you are still wondering if your small business should be on the cloud, this post is for you… You already use your phone to make...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Nov 16, 20171 min read


Project Margins
When you bid for a project, do you know what the “truer” cost is to provide that job or service? Let’s start at the beginning… there are...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Nov 14, 20171 min read


The key to creativity is building a culture that stimulates people’s intrinsic motivation in the wor
There’s no single magic formula for generating brilliant ideas. But there is a magic formula for increasing the odds it will happen. And...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Nov 2, 20172 min read


Employee vs Contractor.
This is a common question that often comes up in conversation with small business owners, especially so in the construction/ repeating...
Etel Igreda - Blossom CPA Director
Jul 12, 20172 min read
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