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Write-off – or wrong?

So… here are a couple of things I’ve overheard on buses, trains and planes recently: “He tells me it’s a great investment – you…

Phone Scammers – They Even Call Accountants

Imagine my surprise when I arrive home to find a voicemail that insists that I owe money to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and if…

Debt: The sequel

OK, so last time we covered why businesses may use debt – and for what purpose. So far, so good. But we didn’t talk…

Your Life & Business in the Cloud –Rotessa

The easier you make it for your customers to pay you, the more likely you are to get paid. Getting paid faster improves cash…

Debt: Friend or Foe?

“Income, $20.00 a year, expenditure $19.95 a year – result, happiness. Income, $20.00 a year, expenditure $20.05 a year – result, misery.” [With apologies…

Your Life & Business in the Cloud – Square

Business happens everywhere now and business owners are no longer tied to their desk or a storefront. To enable this they need technology that…

Do You Really Like This Stuff?

This morning, a client asked me if I enjoy what I do. Not that I looked gloomy. She just couldn’t believe that anybody could…

Connecting the Dots with Solve CRM

When working in any business it’s a good idea to keep track of your client or customer information. That leads to several questions: What…

Your Life & Business in the Cloud – Plooto

Do you hate writing cheques? Do you work remotely? Do you hate going to the post office? Do you not own envelopes? Plooto is…