Practical, Canadian guides on getting paid, invoicing and GST/HST, e-signatures, and running a leaner practice.
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5 articlesChasing invoices, reminders, deposits and steady cash flow.
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1 articleThe CRA thresholds changed from $30/$150 to $100/$500 in 2021. Here is what every Canadian invoice needs at each tier, and what gets an ITC denied.
The eleven things every Canadian invoice needs, from GST number format to payment terms — plus what to leave off, and the two habits that get you paid faster.
Everything Canadian businesses need to know about invoicing — GST/HST registration, which rate applies, what the CRA requires, and how to actually get paid.
An accounting entity is one complete set of books. What counts as one, why HoldCo and OpCo need two, and why software pricing quietly depends on the number.
When the $30,000 small supplier threshold makes GST/HST registration mandatory, when to register early on purpose, and what changes once you do.
Most late payments are process problems, not people problems. Nine changes that move the payment date, starting with the one most businesses get wrong.
The escalation ladder for an unpaid invoice in Canada — from the direct ask to a demand letter and small claims, and when to write it off instead.
Tax season document collection goes wrong in November, not March. A practical workflow — personalised checklists, one upload point, and chasing only the gaps.
The CRA accepts e-signatures on the T183, T183CORP and more — permanently since 2024. What the rules require, and why the common workarounds cause problems.
Most bookkeeping practices have a workflow problem that looks like a capacity problem. The five stages, and where the unbillable hours actually disappear.
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3 articlesFree and low-cost tools that make a small business run with less admin.
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