Filing GST/HST gets a lot easier when QuickBooks Online (QBO) is set up properly from day one. In this guide, lets walk through: when a business needs to register (and when they don’t), why someone might register early, what the GST/HST Payable  and GST/HST Suspense  accounts are (and how to use them), how to prepare  a return in QBO, and how to actually file with the CRA  (plus how to record it cleanly in QBO). Quick note: This is educational info, not tax advice. GST/HST ru

Running a business already means juggling a thousand things—clients, projects, emails, pets photobombing your Zoom calls—you name it. The last thing you need is another pile of crumpled receipts hiding at the bottom of your purse or glove box. The good news? Taking your bookkeeping virtual doesn’t have to be complicated or scary. In fact, with Google Drive  (yep, the same one you probably already use for photos and documents), you can set up a neat little digital HQ for your

Bookkeeping and the Growth Mindset: Why Knowing Your Numbers Fuels Success Picture this: two businesses start at the same time. Both have passionate owners, both have strong ideas, and both want to grow. But one consistently reviews their numbers, tracks their progress, and learns from mistakes, while the other avoids the books until tax season. Fast forward a few years—and one is thriving, scaling confidently, while the other is stuck in survival mode. The difference? It’s n

If you’re a creative professional, your tools aren’t just “things” — they’re your livelihood. That DSLR camera, 4K video rig, or industrial printer isn’t just expensive; it’s the reason you can deliver your craft at the highest level. But here’s the thing: those tools lose value over time — and that loss has a name in the business world: depreciation. Tracking depreciation isn’t just an accountant’s chore. It can help you save money on taxes, plan for future upgrades, and giv

Creatives are masters of their craft—whether it’s capturing the perfect golden-hour shot, designing dreamy logos, or painting emotion onto canvas. But when it comes to bookkeeping? Well, let’s just say most creative minds would rather sort through memory cards than spreadsheets. If you’re a photographer, content creator or creative entrepreneur, don’t worry—you don’t need to become an accountant overnight. A little structure goes a long way, and I promise, keeping your financ

As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks—whether it’s running operations, marketing your product, or managing clients. But when it comes to managing your finances, having a clear understanding of your financial statements is essential. These reports are like the map to your business’s financial health, guiding you through decisions and helping you steer clear of potential pitfalls. So, let’s break down the four key financial statements you need,

If you’ve ever used “bookkeeper” and “accountant” interchangeably, don’t worry—you’re not alone. To the untrained eye (aka, most business owners who didn’t major in finance), both seem to do the same thing: deal with numbers, taxes, and those terrifying spreadsheets filled with formulas only a wizard could understand. But here’s the thing: bookkeepers and accountants are not the same. It’s like confusing a barista with a pastry chef—they both work in a café, but you wouldn’t

Running a business is a lot like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle on a tightrope over a pit of alligators. You’ve got customers to serve, marketing campaigns to run, emails to answer, and a never-ending to-do list that somehow grows longer every time you check it. And then there’s the bookkeeping. Ah, bookkeeping—the silent assassin of your free time, the unexpected black hole that devours your evenings, and the reason you may or may not have screamed into a p