Bookkeeping Blogs
Resources and tools you need to be successful in bookkeeping, payroll, expense reporting, sales tax filings, invoicing, and more.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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!
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
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
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?
As a small business owner, you juggle many responsibilities each day to ensure your business thrives. But how do you...
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