Year: 2024

How Manipulators Get You to Buy into Bad Ideas

Have you ever had a bad feeling about a pitch for a product, idea, investment, or course of action? There are five manipulation tactics people use to get you to

Year-End Tax Season is Here

Year-end tax planning and closing are important processes that can significantly impact a business’s financial position and tax liability.   Year-end closing and tax planning can be a very overwhelming and

What are financial statements and why are they important?

Financial statements are crucial tools for assessing the financial health and performance of a business. They provide a comprehensive summary of a company’s financial activities, position, and cash flows.  Financial

What are Budgets and why do you need them?

Budgets are financial plans that outline the expected income and expenses of an individual, organization, or project over a specific period. They serve as a roadmap for managing financial resources

Develop Your Strategic-Thinking Muscle

What does it mean to be a strategic thinker—and how can you build your strategic-thinking muscle? It comes down to three key competencies: acumen (how you think), allocation (how you

What is cashflow and why is it important?

Cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of a business over a specific period. It represents the net amount of cash being transferred into and out

Why do you need a bookkeeper?

A bookkeeper is essential for maintaining accurate financial records, generating accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, supporting budgeting and planning, facilitating financial analysis, filing periodic HST/GST

Role and Importance of Controllers in Organizations

What does a Controller do?   A Controller is responsible for maintaining the financial health and integrity of an organization by overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, and financial analysis.

What Really Engages Employees

Most leaders understand that employee engagement is an important driver of productivity. But what does it really mean—and how can you actually engage the people on your team? It’s all

Harness the Power of Curiosity at Work

When you can’t focus, your mind tells you that a “quick” look, click, or check is what you should do right now. If you find yourself constantly derailed by your