What will be the new reality?
‘WHAT WILL BE THE NEW REALITY?’ In this Covid -19 environment we are sure we have all have talked about what will be the ‘new normal’ [over Zoom no doubt]. No one of us can predict or assume what the new reality will be but, for certain, there will be a new reality. For business […]
Value of seeking experienced mentors
Small Business and the 21st Century ……. business Face to Face Value of seeking experienced mentors There is an incredible paradox about the small business environment looking into 2020. In the past 20 years or so, much of the personal contact a business owner had with customers, suppliers or other businesses, has moved from ‘face to […]
Tax Time
Important 2019 Tax Reporting Deadlines for Business Owners March 2/20 RRSP Deadline for 2019 taxation year. If you have employees contributing to a Group RRSP Plan any contributions made in the first 60 days of 2020 must be reported as such. (This allows the employee to choose which year he/she would like to apply the deduction). […]
Common issues that plague businesses
WHAT ARE COMMON ISSUES FACING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS…? What do small business owners have to say are the hardest areas of being an owner-entrepreneur? The number of hours that has to be put in, to get the business moving forward [especially on start-up]. ‘Working in the business and on the business.’ Not having time to […]
The Benefits of an Advisory Board
Are you making the right decisions for your business? Are you on the most profitable path? What are your best options for success? What are your negative choices? Being in business can be lonely and exhausting. This is where a board of advisers not only becomes helpful but may be an essential part of the […]
What is SWOT Analysis?
SWOT ANALYSIS: ANALYZING YOUR BUSINESS – July 2019 ASE Newsletter What is a SWOT Analysis? SWOT is a simple strategic planning technique that can help you identify what your business is doing well, what it needs to improve upon, where it needs to grow, and what could be its undoing. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, […]
MANAGING YOUR COMPANY’S GROSS MARGIN – ASE April 2019 Newsletter
PRICING MANAGEMENT Managing your company’s pricing process is vital to the success of your business. Declining gross margins generally indicate pricing problems and may lead to the ultimate failure of your company. The success of any business depends on several key factors including achieving consistent gross margin targets. How gross margin is adversely impacted by […]
Exit Strategy for small business (from ASE March Newsletter)
Planning an Exit Strategy for Your Small Business
10 Tips for Better Small Business Bookkeeping
Importance of good book keeping, accounting and controls.