I spent the first 19 years of my life on a beef farm with my loving parents and 3 younger siblings in the Eastern Townships (QC). It was a lot of hard work (and hardship) and simply our way of life. Never once did I think of it as a business, with plans and strategies, …
It’s no secret that money is the #1 factor causing stress – affecting our mental and physical wellness. It’s also no secret that it takes awareness, know-how and empowering money mindsets, along with INSPIRED action to create the stressless financial reality that you desire. Financial wellness (and “freedom”) is a mental, emotional, and educational process …
The more comfortable you get with Money, the more you empower yourself. I hear many people say they don’t pay attention to their finances because it stresses them out (likely a huge factor behind today’s low financial literacy rates). One of the reasons for this stress is that they don’t know what to look at …
In my 20 year career as a professional accountant and now business coach, I have worked and talked with hundreds of entrepreneurs. I’ve seen many grow their business exponentially, and I’ve seen some fail. Many entrepreneurs have told me they’re struggling to make ends meet. When I ask them if they know how much money …
My sister inspired this post, when she shared that her kids were disappointed that she couldn’t afford to send them to camp. I suggested that she start asking questions about HOW she could afford it. Then all sorts of suggestions came up for her: see if the camp had sponsorships; look for lower cost alternatives; …
Do you catch yourself saying “I can’t afford it”? Read More »
It’s a fact – money is THE #1 cause of stress in North America today. That stress places strains on our bodies, our relationship and our emotional and mental wellbeing. Stress costs billions of dollars in health care and lost productivity each year. There are programs, pills, tips and tricks to manage the symptoms of …
We tend to operate from a adopted set of stories, beliefs, fears and motivations taken on from outside influences and other lifetimes (but not to say that you can’t change them, because you can!). Your Sacred Money Archetypes® are symbolic metaphors that help you understand your patterns and behaviors with money and financial decisions. These give …
Are you at risk? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to audit the following key areas, as these areas seem to be the ones of greatest error or non-compliance by small and medium sized businesses: Denied expenses – CRA denies unsupported and non-deductible expenses. It is important to have proper and adequate documentation to support …
Let’s face it, as a small business owner, you wear many hats – one being that of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). And as the CFO of your business, you are focused on strategy, planning and operating your business in a way that optimizes your profits and cash flow, and ultimately your financial value. As CEO …
8 Things You Need to Know as CFO of Your Small Business Read More »
It’s that time of year again – Tax Season, and while some people are eager to get their taxes done early, many stress and wait until the last minute (or later) to get their tax return filed. So, how can you better prepare yourself for this coming tax season? Be aware of the changes in tax …
