As the holiday season approaches, so does a new initiative from the Canadian government that could significantly impact small businesses. In this episode of Financial Conversations, host Anthea Austin delves into the details of the newly proposed GST/HST Holiday—a temporary tax relief measure designed to…

Determining your prices as a business owner is a challenging aspect to get right and requires careful thinking. It’s very common early on in your journey to undercharge and then start increasing as you get more experience. Part of determining your new pricing involves weighing…

Facing the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship can take its toll on your mindset. Ensuring that you have what it takes to deal with challenges and failures will make all the difference to your financial success. This week, I sat down with Alisha Kumar, founder and CEO…

Building a creative agency is no easy feat. Focusing on listening to client’s needs, connecting them with the technology best suited to solve their problems, and support their branding and website design is a sure way to get there. Take it from business partners Sarah…

Planning for tax season is something all business owners get stressed over. It can be challenging to understand what expenses are deductions (insert Schitt’s Creek voice “that’s a write-off”), and how to save for your tax bill. Enter Joe Collins, CPA, CA, of Avalon Accounting,…

Legally protecting your business is not something entrepreneurs should skip over. Take it from Jamie Bell, a practicing lawyer in BC who has been advising small business owners on how to manage the legal aspects of their business. She’s not your ordinary lawyer as she’s…

Buying a house is a goal for many of us, however the steps to get there looks slightly different as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Enter Tori, a local BC mortgage broker and entrepreneur who has been in the finance business for 26 years….

How much should I spend on marketing my small business? Marketing budgets, especially when you are a small business can be tricky to nail down. Small business owners have limited cash flow, especially in the early stages of business. On the other hand, a substantial…

If you have ever reached a point in your business where you feel slightly unsure about your next step, I guarantee instant inspiration with this episode and Carly’s incredible business journey! In this week’s episode, I catch up with Carly Arbuthnot from Twenty-Eight North. She walks…

Have you decided you need to hire? Before you start handing off your to-do list there are a few things to consider. One of the more important considerations is what type of relationship you and your new hire will have. What are the key differences…