When Do I Have to Register for GST / HST?

When Do I Have to Register for GST / HST?

Perhaps you are about to start a business, or you have already started a small business and are wondering if and when you need to register for GST / HST.  Here is some guidance for you: The short answer is that most businesses are required to register for the GST /...
How to Register for GST / HST

How to Register for GST / HST

So, you have started a business, and now it is time for you to register for HST.  If you are wondering how to do it, here are the steps: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) now has a service called Business Registration Online which allows business owners to register for...
4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Bookkeeper

4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Bookkeeper

It is very common that new clients, especially those just starting a new small business, come to us for a consultation and say “I’m looking to keep costs as low as possible, I’ll do my own bookkeeping.” Of course, keeping costs down is...
6 Bookkeeping Tips for Small Business

6 Bookkeeping Tips for Small Business

It is more common than not for an entrepreneur to start their own business and get caught up with the day-to-day. After all, most entrepreneurs and small business owners start a business for a reason: they want to do whatever their business does, makes, sells, or...