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Boost Your Business with Effective Bookkeeping
Running a business today means juggling many tasks at once. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, is keeping your financial...
Lisa Marshall
Aug 13, 20254 min read


Clever Ways to Save Money This April
Spring Clean Your Finances in 3 Smart Ways Spring is here, and while you might be tidying your closet or organizing your workspace,...
Lisa Marshall
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Mastering Business Budgeting: A Simple Plan to Manage Cash Flow
Managing cash flow is essential for any business. Without a clear budget, even profitable businesses can struggle with financial...
Lisa Marshall
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Ditch the Receipt Chaos: How Dext Can Simplify Your Business Finances
Let’s be honest—keeping track of receipts and expenses can feel like a never-ending hassle. If you’ve ever spent hours sorting through...
Lisa Marshall
Feb 28, 20253 min read


WHY DIGITIZING YOUR ACCOUNTING PROCESS IS A GAME CHANGER
The world of business is changing fast, and traditional accounting processes are struggling to keep up. If your business still relies on...
Lisa Marshall
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Payroll vs. Dividends: What’s Best for You?
Balancing Compensation Strategies for Business Owners Understanding how to pay yourself feels like a tightrope as a business owner....
Lisa Marshall
Dec 17, 20243 min read


CRA Business Numbers: What Do the Codes Mean?
When you start a business in Canada, you'll quickly encounter the need for a Business Number (BN) assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This BN is your business's unique tax identification and helps organize your various tax accounts. However, the BN is more than just a random number—it includes different program account identifiers that reveal the specific taxes and obligations tied to your business. In this blog, we'll explain the different codes on your CRA business
Lisa Marshall
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Understanding Severance, Pay in Lieu, and Maternity Pay Top-Up: What You Need to Know
Navigating employee benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when significant life changes are on the horizon—
Lisa Marshall
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Stay Out of Tax Trouble: Understanding GST Rulings and What Every Business Owner Should Know
Goods and Services Tax (GST) often feels like a complex web of regulations and rulings. Understanding how GST rulings work is essential...
Lisa Marshall
Nov 25, 20243 min read


How Can Hiring a Bookkeeper Help You to Be Audit-Proof?
As discussed, becoming audit-proof requires well-organized , accurate financial records and solid internal controls . Hiring a...
Lisa Marshall
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Are Your Business Finances a Mystery?
Without clear insights, decisions can feel more like guesswork than strategy. This post explores how to turn guesses into informed decisions
Lisa Marshall
Nov 13, 20241 min read


What Does It Mean to Be Audit-Proof?
This blog covers how to make your business "audit-proof" by simplifying the audit process.
Lisa Marshall
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Unleash Your Business Growth Potential: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from the Daily Grind
Running a business in today's fast-paced world can be overwhelming, with endless to-do lists and constant interruptions. However, by...
Lisa Marshall
Sep 25, 20242 min read


5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping
As a business grows, the question of whether or not to outsource bookkeeping tasks inevitably will become a hot topic of discussion. On...
Lisa Marshall
Sep 12, 20242 min read


How should I choose a bookkeeper for my business?
Staying on top of your finances as a business owner is key for ongoing growth and success.
Lisa Marshall
Sep 5, 20243 min read


🎡 From Fairgrounds to Financials: A Unique Entrepreneurial Journey 📚
A Scottish Entrepreneurial Spirit My story begins in Scotland, where I was born and raised in an entrepreneurial family with a unique...
Lisa Marshall
Jul 3, 20243 min read


Tidier Books Blog COMING SOON!
Hello fellow business owners and bookkeeping enthusiasts! We're thrilled to announce that we will be launching our very own Tidier Books...

Tidier Books
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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