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  • How Does Risk Affect your Enterprise’s Balance Sheet?

    April 25, 2014 by

    Risk directly and indirectly affects your business’ balance sheet. Proper risk management is important to mitigating risks as to avoid excessive expenditures or the loss of growth opportunities. When a company has a high amount of risk associated with their enterprise, they should acknowledge this on their balance sheet in a number of ways. Alternatively,
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  • What You Need to Know About Filing for Sole Proprietorship in Canada

    April 23, 2014 by

    What is a Sole Proprietorship? Entrepreneurs can structure their businesses in a variety of ways, one of which includes a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is established when business owners do not seek limited liability status or incorporation for their business. Instead of seeking a legal separation between personal and corporate entities, a sole proprietor
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  • Investment Tax Credits for Canadian Small Businesses

    April 2, 2014 by

    Good business fuels the Canadian economy. Canadian start-ups and small businesses provide jobs and re-distribute income back into our country. The Canadian government leverages Investment Tax Credits to encourage innovative citizens to launch businesses and adhere to financial best practices, enhancing our Canadian landscape. Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) reduce the amount of tax that a
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  • Ten Tips to be a Tax Savvy Small or Medium Enterprise

    March 28, 2014 by

    Proper accounting practices can make or break a growing business. Business owners need to be aware of current government regulations when filing their taxes. From expense management and deductions to maintaining proper documentation, working out how taxes will affect your business is integral to your success. Here are ten tips that will add value to
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  • How to Manage Your Time at the Office

    March 24, 2014 by

    Have you noticed you are not accomplishing as much as you would like during the work day? It is essential to find a balance to make your day as efficient and productive as possible. We at HSS have summarized some important steps and tips to keep you on schedule and increase your productivity. Make Daily
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  • What makes Canada an attractive investment/business destination?

    March 21, 2014 by

    CPA, CA, BBA Canada is the second largest country in the world with a population exceeding 37 million; more than half of which resides within 150 kilometres of the U.S. border. Canada’s exports approximately 74% of goods to the United States, 10% to Europe, 4.9% to China and 2.4% to Japan. Businesses currently benefits from
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  • What Tax Breaks Exist for Canadian Small Businesses

    March 13, 2014 by

    When you are running a small business or pursuing an entrepreneurial enterprise, tax breaks can help to provide a buffer for your bottom line. The government hopes to enablethe success of Canadian small businesses by providing, at times substantial, tax incentives. Below, we discuss a variety of tax breaks that Canadian small businesses can take
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  • What is ObamaCare?

    March 5, 2014 by

    ObamaCare is another name for the Affordable Care Act. ObamaCare is a program in place in the United States set up to provide and to increase the quality of health care services for American citizens. The aim of the Affordable Care Act is to eliminate discrimination among individuals and to make health care services available
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