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Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

Bookkeeping is a huge part of understanding the finances of your business. Bookkeeping isn't easy either, and that's why we provide as much free, useful information as possible on our blog here.

Check out our bookkeeping articles, from in-depth bookkeeping guides to tips and tricks to make your bookkeeping easier. If you are interested in bookkeeping services, please check out our bookkeeping services page or reach out and we'll chat with you to see how we can help!

Meals and Entertainment Deductions Explained

Meals and entertainment deductions in your business. We guide you through what you can claim and how to avoid trouble with the CRA.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Feb 29, 2024

Receipt Tracking for Small Businesses

Discover practical, actionable tips and tools to easily and quickly manage your business receipts

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Jul 5, 2023

Free Bookkeeping Template - Bookkeeping in Excel or Google Sheets

This article will walk you step-by-step through how to do your bookkeeping using our free Google Sheets bookkeeping template. It also works as a free Excel bookkeeping template.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Aug 19, 2022

8 Questions to Ask an Outsourced Bookkeeper

Finding the right bookkeeper can be a challenge. Make sure you ask the tough questions to ensure you get the best service.

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Sep 21, 2020

What Is Dext and Why Do We Love It?

Discover how Dext allows you to streamline receipts to save time and boost tax savings.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Dec 6, 2022

What Does a Bookkeeper Do (in Canada)?

Discover the vital role of a bookkeeper for your business! Learn how they streamline finances, payroll, and tax management

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Feb 18, 2018

What Are My Bookkeeping Options For My Small Business?

Do the bookkeeping yourself? Hire someone? We break down the costs, pros and cons of your options.

Joe Collins, CPA, CA
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Mar 11, 2018

Canadian Small Business Bookkeeping Guide

Master Small Business Bookkeeping: Read our expert tips for DIY bookkeeping to make your life easy.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Sep 20, 2022

How to Claim Meals and Entertainment Expenses

I feel like I’m part of a cool club when I get to charge my restaurant or pub bill to the company card. Big tip? Sure, why not - it’s a write-off anyway, right? Well, those probably are eligible business expenses, but there are a few quirks when claiming meals and entertainment expenses. Tell us more you say? Ok, strap in because it’s about to get wild! ... or at least educational.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Oct 8, 2018

7 Reasons to Hire an Online Bookkeeper

This article will explain how online bookkeeping works and what the benefits are when hiring an online bookkeeping service.Online bookkeeping is a term that covers a wide variety of online bookkeeping services.  We’re still talking about the usual bookkeeping tasks, but this time you won’t be dropping off a stack of papers at your bookkeeper’s office.

Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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May 9, 2019