Ida Peters

Practical, basic Canadian bookkeeping resources for work from home business owners. Three series - home business taxes, CCPC notes, tax audit information and tips.

Information on employment tax forms for small business owners including new hire paperwork and yearend reconciliation tips.

The Bookkeeper's Series on Canadian payroll deductions; includes employee taxable benefits, gifts and awards, automobile benefits calculator; 2013 payroll rates & subcontracting payments

Updated monthly. Canadian tax filing deadlines and due dates for GST/HST, PST, payroll source deductions, T4 and T4A information returns, WCB, business income tax returns.

Self employment income is subject to U.S. self employment tax ... updated to 2019. You'll find information on estimated taxes, standard mileage rates and U.S. rules for business use of your car.

What a year 2018 has been! Over the last 12 months, it has been our mission to share what you really need to know to put your best foot forward as a small business owner. We really enjoyed connecting with our amazing customers to learn about their moments of challenge and success. And we shipped many new landmark features, as […] The post Happy Holidays from the FreshBooks Content Team appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Workplace productivity has many different styles; there isn’t a catch-all approach. Discover yours and download our free eBook for tips to being truly productive. Ever heard of the 80/20 productivity rule? Well, it’s just one of the lessons in this free eBook that will help you take your productivity to the next level. Download your free […] The post Discover Your Workplace Productivity Style [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

What better time of year to jot down some goals for your business than these few days between Christmas and the New Year? Now, I’m not talking about the resolutions we all make, like eat more kale, run a marathon, stop binge-watching Netflix. Let’s face it, those resolutions barely make it past January. I’m talking […] The post Now’s the Time to Set New Business Goals appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

One of the most challenging aspects of running a small business is being responsible for your own income. Follow these tips for managing cash flow. Gone are the days of the steady paycheck and its bi-weekly deposits into your bank account. Instead, it’s up to you to make the right decisions with payments as they […] The post Roundup: Best Practices for Managing Cash Flow appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Asking for a deposit is common across many industries, but is it always a good idea? Requesting a deposit is standard practice for many. It makes sense: you protect yourself by minimizing chances of non-payment and have access to working capital for day-to-day operations.. But, is it always the right decision? Are there not instances […] The post Should You Ask for an Upfront Deposit on Work? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

As we wrap up 2018, let’s take a look at the FreshBooks case studies from this year. Small business owners, what a year it’s been! At FreshBooks, we understand that the world isn’t always built for you, the small business owner. That’s why we strive to help you thrive, so you can continue to do […] The post FreshBooks Case Studies: 2018 Recap appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Accounting software may not be the startup cost that revs your engines. But it’s one all small business owners should invest in. When you’re starting a small business, there are a lot of costs to consider. From the tools of your trade to marketing tools (like a website), office or coworking space to technology, the […] The post Starting Out? Don’t Overlook the Most Essential Business Tool appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Are you struggling to boost revenue? These four growth hacks can help you take your business to the next level. In our ultra-competitive global marketplace, you’re given only so many opportunities to take chances before you’ve got to prove your business chops to investors and stakeholders. And at this point in the small- to medium-sized […] The post 4 Smart Growth Hacks to Accelerate Your Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Beyond the Classroom Founder, Cathy Thompson, shares how her growing franchise business stays in control and on track with FreshBooks Select. When your company is growing rapidly, how do you stay in control? Cathy, founder of Beyond the Classroom recently faced that same dilemma. Read how FreshBooks Select was the key to helping Cathy efficiently […] The post How FreshBooks Select Helps Cathy Stay in Control of Her Growing Franchise appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If time = money, focus your energy on tasks that will help you increase productivity and drive your business forward. In today’s work world where we’re constantly being asked to “do more with less.” The complexities of a typical day dictate that you’ve got to be ready to wear many different hats. At the same […] The post 9 Ways to Increase Productivity and Save Time Using Cloud Accounting appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .