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Setting Proper Internal Controls to Pay Your Vendors
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Setting Proper Internal Controls to Pay Your Vendors

All businesses need the help of a bookkeeping and accounting system, but what makes things truly work and remain in...
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Hire Talent through the Canada Summer Jobs Program
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Hire Talent through the Canada Summer Jobs Program

With the Canada Summer Jobs program, each year, the Canadian government is determined to help students and business owners succeed....
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Keeping Track of Employee Vacation Time
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Keeping Track of Employee Vacation Time

As a company grows from a small company to a medium-sized one, you may need a few upgrades to your...
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Retail Business Credit Cards
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Retail Business Credit Cards

Working with the retail industry, one of the biggest issues we come across is that each owner makes purchases using...
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Canadian Business Corporations Act: Annual Returns Explained
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Canadian Business Corporations Act: Annual Returns Explained

If you are the owner of an active federal corporation, you have an extra filing to make aside from just...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Canadian Health Spending Account
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Everything You Need to Know About the Canadian Health Spending Account

As a small business owner, you may want to provide your employees with some form of health insurance. It's a...
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The Importance of a Work-Life Balance and Freeing Up Time
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The Importance of a Work-Life Balance and Freeing Up Time

Too much of anything can overwhelm an individual, which is why the concept of balance is so important to achieve...
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The Importance of Good Internal Controls: a short story
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The Importance of Good Internal Controls: a short story

Once upon a time, you decided your business was at the point where you could no longer complete the bookkeeping...
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 6: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 6: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA

Wow, this was an exciting episode. So many repercussions occurred from various decisions during this episode that reverberate across the...
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 5: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 5: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA

Episode 5 isn’t so much about a process, but rather an overall theme: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. I’m sure...
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 4: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 4: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA

Lady Loki goes through the same prisoner onboarding that Loki did, but she escapes during her trial  Ravonna meets with the timekeepers to discuss what...
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 3: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 3: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA

Recapping episode 1 in our first blog post, we talked about a process to think about and create your own company processes. That blog post looked at Loki going through...
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 2: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 2: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA

Wow! Episode two was pretty awesome. I’m the type of person who likes to sit and enjoy the episode in the moment and then once it’s done, I’ll do a little...
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 1: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA
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Marvel’s Loki Series Episode 1: Loki on Disney Plus and the Process-driven world of TVA

Note: There may be some spoilers ahead, but I’ll try to keep them to a minimum.  I’m a pretty huge...
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Bookkeeping fees per hour: Why paying by the hour is bad for small business
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Bookkeeping fees per hour: Why paying by the hour is bad for small business

Time is money. The more time you spend on something you don’t like doing, the more money it costs you....
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Cash is King: Our Blueprint to Fixing Your Cash Flow Problems
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Cash is King: Our Blueprint to Fixing Your Cash Flow Problems

The idiom Cash is King has always stood the test of time. You can be a profitable business (by showing positive...
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How Much Will Bookkeeping Cost For My Small Business?
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How Much Will Bookkeeping Cost For My Small Business?

Overview As a small business owner, you will eventually need to get your books in order. Ideally, you’re thinking about...
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How much does it cost to incorporate in Canada
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How much does it cost to incorporate in Canada

You have the entrepreneurial itch and you want to launch your product or service. You’re excited and can’t wait to...
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Case Study: RVezy – How a Shift to Cloud Accounting Helped RVezy Successfully Pivot during COVID-19
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Case Study: RVezy – How a Shift to Cloud Accounting Helped RVezy Successfully Pivot during COVID-19

At the start of 2020, RVezy founders William Thompson and Michael McNaught were preparing for a year of unprecedented growth. The Ottawa-based entrepreneurs had...
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Should You Keep Or Return CERB money?
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Should You Keep Or Return CERB money?

Summer is here, the public health crisis seems to be slowing down, and we are seeing Canadians come together to protest systemic racism....
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Register your business for a GST / HST number 
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Register your business for a GST / HST number 

Tax season is arriving late this year in Canada due to COVID-19, but it has arrived. And with tax season come some common questions. If you have self-employed income to report—perhaps...
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COVID-19: How to Evaluate Cash Flow and Expense Management for Business Owners
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COVID-19: How to Evaluate Cash Flow and Expense Management for Business Owners

As provinces across the country get set to begin the reopening process, business owners and self-employed individuals are getting ready to ramp up their...
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COVID-19: Cash Flow Management Tips for Business Owners and Taxpayers
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COVID-19: Cash Flow Management Tips for Business Owners and Taxpayers

The unexpected economic disruptions and downturn that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic have hit Canadian businesses hard, particularly small...
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Best Bookkeeping Hacks Every Small Canadian Business Owner Needs to Know
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Best Bookkeeping Hacks Every Small Canadian Business Owner Needs to Know

2020 Best Bookkeeping Hacks Every Small Canadian Business Owner Needs to Know If there’s one task that most small businesses...
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3 Ways to Improve Your Gym’s Bookkeeping Functions – What to Know
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3 Ways to Improve Your Gym’s Bookkeeping Functions – What to Know

At this point in time, everything may be looking pretty smooth for your gym business: more members are signing up,...
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3 Reminders Why Proper Bookkeeping Matters For Every Retail and E-commerce Business
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3 Reminders Why Proper Bookkeeping Matters For Every Retail and E-commerce Business

For most people, the idea of starting up a business is somewhat akin to a blockbuster movie, where life finally...
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Our Guide to Equipping Your Business for a Positive Cash Flow in 2020
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Our Guide to Equipping Your Business for a Positive Cash Flow in 2020

Whether you’re running a groundbreaking startup, a gym, e-commerce, or retail business, maintaining positive cash flow can do wonders for...
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3 Factors to Consider When Choosing an E-Commerce Bookkeeping Service – What to Know
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3 Factors to Consider When Choosing an E-Commerce Bookkeeping Service – What to Know

With online stores becoming a part of the modern consumer experience, it’s safe to say that the eCommerce industry is...
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4 Tips for Choosing the Best Accounting Software For You
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4 Tips for Choosing the Best Accounting Software For You

Accounting is a top priority in any business as it is what manages the financial health of your company. That...
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3 Benefits of Hiring an Outsourced CFO
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3 Benefits of Hiring an Outsourced CFO

Managing financial strategies is key to maintaining operational efficiency for your business. For that reason, outsourcing a Chief Financial Officer...
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5 Invoice Hacks to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
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5 Invoice Hacks to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

No matter what kind of business you have, it’s essential to ensure that payments come in on time. Success and...
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5 Financial Statement Tips That Will Benefit Every Business
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5 Financial Statement Tips That Will Benefit Every Business

5 Financial Statement Tips That Will Benefit Every Business In the running of a business, it is imperative to ensure...
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Understanding Cloud Accounting Software for Your Business – What to Know
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Understanding Cloud Accounting Software for Your Business – What to Know

With digital technologies continually evolving, innovations for businesses are frequently emerging. These days, many companies are making the shift to...
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2 tips on What to Do After Stabilizing Your Business’s Cashflow
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2 tips on What to Do After Stabilizing Your Business’s Cashflow

Most business owners consider stable and optimized cash flow to be their main metric for success. Every invested business owner...
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4 Accounting Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business
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4 Accounting Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business

Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, but you should try not to do anything that can have serious consequences...
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Our Guide on How to Hire the Right Bookkeeper
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Our Guide on How to Hire the Right Bookkeeper

Every type of business, no matter how small, will need to deal with numbers. This includes keeping track of every...
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Happy Thanksgiving! Read on to find out why we are thankful for these 3 business blessings…
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Happy Thanksgiving! Read on to find out why we are thankful for these 3 business blessings…

Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Blueprint, we love the turkey, the gravy, the cranberry, and all the sweets that normally accompany...
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2018 Intuit QuickBooks Global Firm of the Future – Runner up for Canada
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2018 Intuit QuickBooks Global Firm of the Future – Runner up for Canada

2018 Intuit QuickBooks Global Firm of the Future - Runner up for Canada Blueprint Accounting is the Runner up for...
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3 Essential Apps for Online Collaboration with your Accountant
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3 Essential Apps for Online Collaboration with your Accountant

In a previous post, we covered the benefits of moving your business online. We also covered online back up of...
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My Receipts are Filed in a Shoebox—HELP!
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My Receipts are Filed in a Shoebox—HELP!

Your books are not looking great. Your paper invoices and receipts are piling up—filling a shoebox on the corner of...
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Back Up Your Books for Peace of Mind: Q&A with Rewind
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Back Up Your Books for Peace of Mind: Q&A with Rewind

Phone dropped in the toilet. Oh no! You had forgotten to back up your family vacation photos from Mexico and...
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Benefits of Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping
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Benefits of Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping

You’re a business owner with a small team that goes above and beyond to move mountains. But when a spot...
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Why Choose Blueprint Accounting?
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Why Choose Blueprint Accounting?

As a small business owner, you juggle many responsibilities each day to ensure your business thrives. But how do you...
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