Category: Owner Compensation & Financial Decisions

CPP2 Checklist for 2026: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know (and How It Affects How You Pay Yourself)

Introduction If your paycheques have been looking a little lighter this year, you’re not imagining things. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is going through its biggest update in decades, and CPP2 is the newest piece of the puzzle. Many small business owners are now searching for clarity on CPP2 Canada rules and what’s changed for […]
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If You Only Checked Five Reports This Quarter, Make Them These

Let’s be honest — most small business owners don’t get excited about reviewing their financial reports. Between juggling sales calls, managing your team, and solving day-to-day problems, it’s easy to let your accounting software’s dashboard collect dust. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to be buried in spreadsheets to run a profitable business. You […]
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Pick up the $%#@ Phone!

Pick up the $%#@ Phone! Today I’m going to discuss a simple hack that can clarify communication, build business relationships, increase efficiency, and turn you into a rockstar – and it’s sitting right on your desk. Your phone! In 2018, Adobe surveyed over 1,000 office workers in the USA and found they spent an average […]