If you are self-employed you probably know how challenging it is to provide written quotes, invoice customers and keep track of receipts while on the job site. The right software can let you do all these things and more. In this post I'm going to talk about an app for independent contractors. It lets you...
It's far less work to pay for things electronically than writing and mailing a cheque. But, you still have to enter the data into your accounting software. The solution is to use a payment service. QuickBooks and Sage give you the choice of electronic payments. All you have to do is enter a bill into...
Let’s face it, it’s difficult to stay focused working from home. Zoom meetings can be very tiring. I find it helps to take time from intense tasks. Try not to schedule meetings back to back. Take time to do something different. If it involves leaving your desk for a few minutes, even better.
What should I do with all the receipts I get? You can scan receipts with special software that recognizes dates, amounts, vendor name and expense category, creating a digital record. Accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks have the capability to put the scanned information directly into your books. This can save a lot of...
According to Canada.ca personal tax rates for 2020 are: 15% on the first $48,535 of taxable income, plus 20.5% on the next $48,534 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income over 48,535 up to $97,069), plus 26% on the next $53,404 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income over $97,069 up...
Without a budget you have no easy way to see if you or your organization are going to meet their financial goals. Budgets don't have to be carved in stone. New contracts, staff, rate increases are a reality of life. There are a few different ways to establish a budget. Some people just add a...
Windows has several layers of security. First there is the Windows firewall. It is always on unless it is turned off. Windows 10 also includes malware protection. The term malware refers to viruses, Trojan horses and other software that could potentially damage, or take control of your computer or steal information from it. You must,...
Many companies have a December year end. If you want to make your accountant happy follow these steps to make sure the books are complete and ready for year end. If you have inventory, count it and make a list of inventory on hand as at December 31. Invoice all your customers for December work and...
Here are some pointers taken from Eset to help you stay safe online. Update your operating system Every device contains an operating system. If you use it for personal information, update it. Manufacturer's constantly release updates to correct bugs they've uncovered. Once they have made a weakness public by releasing a fix, its imperative you...
AirTable has developed a spreadsheet-like application to help people organize. The developer is focused on user experience. Its packed full of features and it is gaining ground in many companies large and small. [visual-link-preview encoded="eyJ0eXBlIjoiZXh0ZXJuYWwiLCJwb3N0IjowLCJwb3N0X2xhYmVsIjoiIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9yMGxzeVRhQXVKRSIsImltYWdlX2lkIjotMSwiaW1hZ2VfdXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbWcueW91dHViZS5jb20vdmkvcjBsc3lUYUF1SkUvbWF4cmVzZGVmYXVsdC5qcGciLCJ0aXRsZSI6IldoYXQgaXMgQWlyVGFibGUiLCJzdW1tYXJ5IjoiU2hvcnQgaW5mb3JtYXRpb25hbCB2aWRlbyBleHBsYWluaW5nIHRoZSBmZWF0dXJlcyBhbmQgYmVuZWZpdHMgb2YgQWlyVGFibGUuIiwidGVtcGxhdGUiOiJkZWZhdWx0LXNxdWFyZWQifQ=="]