While Canwest Accounting has seen most of its clients’ businesses reopen, many are slower than usual, and none will recoup the losses experienced during the lock-down phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C. That’s why Sharlane Bailey, owner of Canwest Accounting, is urging everyone who can to “give thanks” by supporting local businesses as much [...]
Improved user experience and security protocols are being introduced for the QuickBooks® Desktop software user by requiring the Company owner to log in to an Intuit® account when opening the Company file. Having an Intuit account provides a secure, single source login for access to all of Intuit’s powerful offerings, including owned QuickBooks Desktop software [...]
Over my 25 years of working with small businesses, I have come to realize that not all banks are created equal. Like in most business sectors, banks vary wildly from one another, and a bank that’s a great fit for you may not be the best option for the business next door. With the recent [...]
Stronger hurricanes, heavier and longer rains, raging wildfires. Natural disasters seem to be happening more often, but the loss of life is, of course, much more important than any other aspect of our home or business. While it currently seems that businesses and our economy have more than enough to deal with during COVID-19, natural [...]
When starting a new business, you may be so overwhelmed to hit the ground running, or so immersed in the day-to-day operations, that you neglect important tax responsibilities as a small business owner. Doing so not only can lead to crippling implications for your business, but also hold it back from saving money and growing [...]
Many post-secondary students heading back to school this September are either experiencing physical distancing in classrooms, libraries, and labs, or are taking their courses online. Tax considerations for back to school such as students that are able to continue to live at home while studying, online studies could save them rent and transportation fees, reducing [...]
