Determining the best way to manage new business regulations is critical, especially when those changes impact how you handle sales and customer transactions. On this special bonus episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the GST/HST Holiday Proposal , a temporary measure designed to provide financial relief to Canadians during the upcoming holiday season. This new regulation, effective from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, will require businesses to remove GST/HST charges on specific good...
Dec 13, 2024•9 min
Determining your prices as a business owner is a challenging aspect to get right and requires careful thinking. It’s very common early on in your journey to undercharge and then start increasing as you get more experience. Part of determining your new pricing involves weighing the pros and cons of value and hourly pricing. This week on the podcast I sat down with, I sat down with Daphne and Lucy from Salt Design Co. They are graphic and web designers with over 7 years of experience in creating a...
Aug 25, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Facing the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship can take its toll on your mindset. Ensuring that you have what it takes to deal with challenges and failures will make all the difference to your financial success. This week, I sat down with Alisha Kumar, founder and CEO of The Social Project. We discuss her journey creating a social media agency and what she’s done to maintain a growth mindset. Links to find out more about The Social Project: The Social Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Aug 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Building a creative agency is no easy feat. Focusing on listening to client’s needs, connecting them with the technology best suited to solve their problems, and support their branding and website design is a sure way to get there. This week on the podcast I sat down with business partners Sarah Thompson and Sheldon Stenning, who have built an established agency, ThompsonStenning. In this episode, they chat with me on all they have learnt and what has attributed to their success in the 8 years t...
Jul 21, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Planning for tax season is something all business owners get stressed over. It can be challenging to understand what expenses are deductions (insert Schitt’s Creek voice “that’s a write-off”), and what is the best way to ensure you can afford your tax bill. This week on the podcast I sat down with Joe Collins, CPA, CA, of Avalon Accounting, a remote based Canadian bookkeeping and accounting firm. He has all the tips to make tax season easier. Links to find out more about Joe Colins: Joe on YouTu...
Jul 07, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Legally protecting your business is something all entrepreneurs must do and it can be overwhelming. Whether it's sorting out the legal framework of your business structure, having adequate contracts in place, and differentiating between a contractor and employee, having the right legal advice can make all the difference. This week on the podcast I sat down with Jamie Bell, a BC-based lawyer, to discuss the top legal issues entrepreneurs face. Jamie is not your ordinary lawyer as she’s also an en...
May 19, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Buying a house for anyone, especially an entrepreneur, is challenging and involves significant financial resources and preparation. As an entrepreneur, it's important to properly prepare, understand the stress test, and know when you are ready. This week on the podcast I sat down with mortgage specialist Tori Dolmans. Tori is a BC based mortgage broker with over 26 years of experience in the financial industry. She gives unbiased advice and is extremely client focused. During this episode, we di...
May 05, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Marketing budgets, especially when you are a small business can be tricky to figure out. On one hand, you might have limited cash flow especially if you are in the early stages of your business. On the other hand, a substantial outlay in marketing could contribute to stronger revenue months in the future. This week on the podcast I sat down with Brand Marketing Consultant Stefanie McAuley. Stefanie is the founder of BroadWorld Consulting and I wanted to understand more about marketing, branding,...
Feb 03, 2022•52 min
If you have ever reached a point in your business where you feel slightly unsure about your next step, I guarantee instant inspiration with this episode and Carly’s incredible business journey! In this week’s episode, I catch up with Carly Arbuthnot from Twenty Eight North. Carly has built a successful retail store located in Vancouver. We talk about the unconventional way she started her business, how she managed it through the pandemic, and how even today she is constantly assessing business p...
Dec 23, 2021•48 min
In this week's episode, I speak with Kira La Forgia, Director of Operations/HR turned small business consultant for millennial entrepreneurs. Kira's mission is to empower women to identify their unique skills and passions and turn them into a profitable businesses so they can have the freedom to live their life on their own terms. One of the first decisions we have to make when hiring for our businesses is; should we hire a contractor or an employee? Kira talks us through the key differences so ...
Dec 09, 2021•54 min
In this week's episode, I speak with Zafira Rajan copywriter and brand strategist. Zafira proudly took 4 weeks' vacation from her business earlier this year and I had all the questions on how we could all do the same! We talked about revenue planning, maintaining business operations, and how you and your business can even thrive during this time! Links to find out more about Zafira: https://www.zafirarajan.com/ Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upco...
Nov 25, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this weeks epsisode i speak with Taylor Aller a multipotentialite RMT, college educator, keynote speaker & consultant. Taylor had her frist child in February 2021. We deep dive into how to best balance the joy of expanding your family without having to worry about money or business. We discuss the best techniques for baby planning, how to slowly step out of your business, and the importance of asking for help. Links to find out more about Taylor: https://www.tayloraller.com/ Visit https:/...
Nov 11, 2021•46 min
In this weeks epsisode i speak with Danielle Wiebe founder of the Business Babes Collective. We discuss outsourcing in your business including how to know when you are ready, how to ensure you are in a good financial position and tips and tricks to ensure a smooth employee onboarding. Links to find out more about Danielle: https://www.businessbabescollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/businessbabesco/ https://www.instagram.com/danilivinglife/ Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to g...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr
In this weeks epsisode a speak with Susan Gaigher, Susun runs a self publishing agency here in Vancouver and like so many of us is utterly confused on charging sales tax for her small business. We discuss the difference between GST, HST and PST, How to know what rate to charge, When to register, informing your customers you are going to start charging sales tax and how to pay and remit sales tax. FREE GST Toolkit--> https://www.clearmarginconsulting.com/accessgsttoolkit/ https://www.canada.ca...
Oct 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Speaking with award winning email marketing specialist Naomi West we talk through all the nitty gritty financial administration that gets a brand new business from an idea to a fully fledged profit machine. We discuss regstering your business, GST/HST/PST, What it is, When to charge & How to register. We also talk about the importance of getting a business bank account, what business expenses you can claim and when and why you should consider incorporating. Visit www.financialconversations.c...
Oct 07, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Financial Conversations, your place to ask questions and get real answers about money and business finance. My name is Anthea Austin, CPA, business owner and numbers wiz! As an accountant I talk about money and finance everyday, but most of us business owners are not talking about money, even though we know it's important! Every decision in business has a financial impact, money flows through almost everything we do and yet for some reason the subject is still a little bit taboo. To m...
Jul 10, 2021•2 min
