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Income Tax Suggestions for the sole proprietor
Income Taxes - Suggestions for the sole proprietor Soon 2020 income taxes will be due Following are some Income Tax Suggestions for the sole proprietor. Many small businesses are sole proprietors and as such their business information is included as part of their...
Not even a pandemic can stop Creative people
Not even a pandemic can stop Creative people Creative People: not even a pandemic can stop us from doing our day to day things. As March rolled in so did the stay at home order and the baking of sour dough bread (I still have sour dough starter in the fridge, but it...
Retirement Planning for the self employed – it is never to soon to start!
Retirement Planning for the self employed – it is never to soon to start! My business is called $umthing. The "Sum" being an acronym for Students Understanding Money. Check out the website sumthing.ca for a list of different classes I offer re managing your money. You...
The importance of proper contact information
Can your customers find you? The importance of full and complete contact information. Can your customers find you? When I moved to the Manitoulin Island in 2013 and went looking for the various services I needed to run my business (lawyer, accountant, stationery...
The Ups and Down of Being in Business
The Ups and Down of Being in Business I did a presentation to PARO on this the other day www.paro.ca. Any number of things can cause you to need to change and/or adapt your business. As an entrepreneur you can be creative, innovative and you can adapt. If you do not...
Having to Pivot during Covid-19
Too many ideas, not nearly enough time As a small business owner having to close during Covid-19, I have to pivot and change. I have been busy training on how to do video’s and learning how to provide interactive virtual classes. I am a teacher/instructor. One of...