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How To Easily & Accurately Process Vacation Pay in QuickBooks Online
Even though QuickBooks Online has made it easier than ever to handle payroll, processing vacation can be tricky. Here's how to do it right.

Taylor Vanderburgh
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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Shareholder Loans, Dividends or Salary: How to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner
Hey there, Canadian business owners! When it comes to money matters, making smart financial choices is key. If you're wondering how to...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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Understanding Clearing Accounts and How to Use Them Effectively in QuickBooks Online
Do you use Stripe, Square, Shopify, Paypal or even QuickBooks Payments? Do you pay your employees or vendors by direct deposit or third...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jul 13, 20236 min read
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How To Write Off Your Staff Events
Looking for ways to boost employee morale AND save on taxes? Learn how to write off your company staff events with our simple guide. We’ll t

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Save Your Business Money with These 4 Smart Return & Refund Solutions
Refunds are a normal part of small businesses but can become a major strain. Read these 4 tips to help recoup your cost and keep customers .

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jun 15, 20234 min read
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6 Major Time and Money Saving Tips for Canadian Small Businesses
Spend more time doing the work you actually like to do, and less of the tedious administrative tasks.

Taylor Vanderburgh
May 12, 20234 min read
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Got Vacation Plans This Summer? Quick Tips for Managing Your Small Business While You’re Away
Don't let your small business suffer while you're away on vacation. Here are some quick tips for running your business remotely.

Taylor Vanderburgh
May 9, 20232 min read
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Common T4 Mistakes to Avoid
Tax season is here, once again. If you are a small business owner, it is time to process all of your year-end payroll documents.

Taylor Vanderburgh
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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5 Things to Do Before Submitting T4s
Tax season is fast approaching in Canada and T4s will be due shortly. For small business owners and employees alike, tax planning is an impo

Taylor Vanderburgh
Feb 18, 20234 min read
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7 Reasons We Love QuickBooksâ„¢ Online for Small Businesses
We are big QuickBooks™ Online fans around here - and for good reason. It’s one of the most used accounting software platforms in the...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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How to Give Your Business a Fresh Start for the New Year
No one teaches you how to run a business, which means a lot of it could be trial and error. Some fixes are quick and easy, some you just...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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7 Bookkeeping Tasks You Should Complete Before 2023
As the weather turns colder and the schedules fill up with holiday events, bookkeeping tasks are probably the last thing you want to be thin

Taylor Vanderburgh
Nov 23, 20224 min read
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The First Steps to Cleaning Up Your Files
Starting the new year fresh, clean, and organized is the best way to set your business up for success. Throughout the year, you’ve probably

Taylor Vanderburgh
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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The Complete Guide to Filing a Proper GST/HST Return Using QuickBooks Online
Learn how to file a proper and compliant GST/HST return using your QuickBooks Online software for small business.

Taylor Vanderburgh
Oct 28, 20226 min read
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12 Things Your Small Biz Needs To Do For Year End
As the year draws to a close, we start looking toward the new year with anticipation. But before you go calling in 2022, let's get this...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Dec 20, 20214 min read
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Why Every Business Needs Expense Management Software
In the simple click of a button, you can have your receipt captured, categorized, marked as paid and matched to your bank feed.

Taylor Vanderburgh
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Cloud Safety: Is My Accounting Data Safe?
Long gone are the days of hard drives, CD-ROMs, and dare we say, floppy disks. Today’s accounting software is in the cloud, allowing...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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The 3 Key Advantages Of Hiring A Bookkeeper
More time, more money and an accurate picture of your business are three huge advantages to having a bookkeeper. Read on to learn more about

Taylor Vanderburgh
Jun 23, 20213 min read
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6 Important E-Commerce Tips For Both Start-Ups and Established Businesses
Kick your e-commerce game into high gear with these 6 crucial tips for online success.

Taylor Vanderburgh
May 27, 20214 min read
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What Do I Need For My 2020 Taxes? Here's a Handy Checklist
It's tax season, folks. And the pandemic is only complicating things for 2020 filing. T4A's, T5008, RRSPs - what does it all mean for you...

Taylor Vanderburgh
Mar 24, 20215 min read
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