You can talk the talk, but do you walk the walk?

Walking is an underestimated way to move your body and clear your mind. It is something that can be completed as a short 10-minute way to move your body and get away from your desk and computer, or you can make it as long as you crave and need. 

You might already be aware of the many great benefits that walking can provide to you and ultimately, your business, but in case you need a refresher, here are some top benefits of going for a walk!

We saw it in 2025. Tighter budgets, saving pennies (not literally, since they don’t exist anymore in Canada), and scaling back at home and in the office.

And it’s continued into this year, because economies are not fixed overnight. That being said, there is a way to use this to your advantage as a business owner. While launching one thing after another may feel like the way to go, it’s actually quite the opposite.

Now, we aren’t saying don’t launch new products/services, but more accurately, it’s that less is more. 

And here’s why:

“Self-care at work”, easier said than done, am I right? 

Sometimes I don’t even have time in the day to think as an entrepreneur, nevermind practice self-care at work! 

It is something I am trying to get better at and something I can motivate my team, my friends and family to try out too.

Here are 10 things that might light a spark to try to practice self-care at work. If 10 is a lot for you (it is for me!), start with one, maybe two, if it suits your fancy.

Sometimes you just have to look at the (imaginary) camera like you’re Jim from The Office, and shake your head.

That feeling especially is true when you find your business not hitting the checkpoints for the goals you set for the year.

So, then what? How do you take action in a way that will be impactful? How do you redirect and navigate through the rough, choppy waters?

You start by doing the following:

We’re ending off the year with some soul-searching…to an extent!

An end-of-year review is a typical business practice; you gather your numbers, examine the trends, and assess your growth. 

And all that data is great, more than great, but there’s an extra piece of the puzzle.

You.

Your self-reflection is just as important and necessary to truly understand you and your business’s growth. Which is why I ask myself these four questions:

There’s a lot that comes with managing a team, but what about managing yourself?

How do you expect your team to be engaged when you are feeling the burnout yourself?

Which is why I’ve put together a few critical things that only increase burnout as a business owner:

What is the true cost of doing business?

We know what it costs us to produce and sell our products and services, but there’s another piece of the puzzle that business owners need to consider. Arguably, it should’ve been considered long ago during industrialization but there’s no time like the present.

The real question then becomes, “What does my business cost the planet?”

And then the follow-up question is “How do I go from costing the planet to helping the planet?”

Here are a few simple yet effective ways you can practice sustainability in your business and reduce your carbon footprint:

There’s always give and take when it comes to assessing the direction of your business, and I want to help you get the full picture to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey!

Now, let’s discuss why you would not incorporate your business:

The most important factor to consider is whether incorporating your business will provide you with the most tax and legal benefits for your situation.

Generally, incorporating a business can provide certain legal protections and tax advantages such as limited personal liability, greater access to capital, etc.

We all need some joy in our lives, especially while we’re working!

I love being a business owner, and I love helping my clients, but some days you need a pick-me-up because things are too stressful.

This is why I’m sharing a few ways I add joy throughout my work days to show you how simple, impactful actions can give you the energy or the mood boost you need to get through your day!

As the sun shines brighter and the days get longer, Canadian business owners might find themselves drawn to outdoor activities and vacations. However, amidst the summer fun, it's crucial to keep your business's financial health in check.

Effective bookkeeping ensures that your business stays on track even during the summer months.

Here are some summer time bookkeeping tips tailored for Canadian entrepreneurs:

As much as we share our successes and our milestones, one of the things I don’t see too much about is our failures.

Failure is a big word, it feels scary because it is scary that we live in a culture of shame, to be told to only let people see us “win” when the most human thing we can do is fail.

Now, we love marketing agencies because they give business owners like myself and yourself the opportunity to work with experts and outsource the work associated with marketing for your business. However, not everyone can afford an agency, or afford an in-house marketing specialist, so we make do and do it ourselves (DIY it).

These are the key thing you should be doing to define your business priorities.

Think of your business as a sleek ship, cutting through the waves of the market. Now, a ship without a map is like a rudderless boat, just drifting wherever the current takes it. That's where a business strategy comes in – it's your treasure map, your secret weapon to steer your ship toward success.

Advice and tips to ensure you are creating a positive work environment for your employees.

Emails can drain your resources, in more ways than one. Here are some tips for managing your inbox and habits to incorporate into your routine.

One of the best benefits of being a self-employed Canadian, or Business Owner, is the tax-saving benefits! Read here for a detailed list of 21 eligible business deduction categories in Canada along with some tips on how to automate and simplify your life when it comes to your bookkeeping!

Business Owner Burnout: how to recognize the signs, and what you can do about it. Here we share three practical strategies that will help you tackle the burnout that can happen to any business owner.

Some business owners show their employees their appreciation through gifts and bonuses, but how do you account for them? What’s taxed and what’s not?

This blog is here to answer all those questions and more.

So, how do you account for employee gifts/bonuses?