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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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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


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


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


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
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