LLC, S-corp, C-corp, tax treaties....for Canadian business owners, US tax can be confusing and intimidating. In Ep30 Brent Hoshizaki, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) breaks all of this down for us, and more! Don't let US Tax rules intimidate you into not expanding your business into the US. Tune in to learn from an expert! Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hoshizaki-cpa-ca-cpa-washington-0a916515/?

The majority of Canadians will be affected by major changes in the New Budget. And we're all curious about how will we be able to better understand this. In this special episode, Mehul as a financial planner and a tax nerd discusses on the New Budget, what it means, and how it will affect the majority of Canadians. Mehul will also bring up the high-level points of reason budgeting and capital gains. Tune in to this episode and find out more about The 2022 Canadian Federal Budget Recap! ...

Are you an business owner or incorporated professional with "healthy" retained earnings? This episode is for you! We are joined by Kim Moody, author, one of Canada's leading tax experts, and CEO of Moodys Private Client and Moodys Tax. Kim’s primary area of expertise is tax and estate planning for owner-managers of private corporations and executives, particularly those who have entered into the tax complexities that come with being affluent. Mehul and Kim get into the nitty-grit...

Are you safeguarding your business or your bank? Make sure your debts don't hurt your pocket or your business! Canadians, particularly business owners, must be knowledgeable about various insurances currently offered to them and take the information seriously; this will not only help them save money, but it will also keep their businesses from being jeopardized, and avoiding to risk their millions of dollars for a false sense of security. In another episode of Mind Your Biz Podcast, Mehul spe...

Problems are unavoidable and can arise at any time, and business owners are no exception, but I'm sure you wouldn't want to deal with disagreements the size of a whale. Even so, this should not be a daunting task because it only requires you to take the opportunity to address and even clarify issues through shareholder agreements. Not just that, you will also be able to avoid disagreements which makes it easier for you to succeed and improve with only minimal problems along the way. In this e...

In today's episode of Mind Your Biz Podcast we are joined by Jami Monte - CPA, bookkeeping coach and owner of Monte CPA. Jami empowers small business owners by coaching them on how to manage their own bookkeeping and how to leverage the financial data. We discuss how having a clear understanding of your business's finances can help owners make strategic business decisions. We also get real about write-offs and P/L reports. Tune in to this high-energy episode! Be empowered and l...

Having a good financial plan is crucial in the event of a critical illness. Having sufficient finances to cover all expenses can make the situation less stressful for all parties involved. Critical illness insurance is never thought about enough: the stage of life, retirement decumulation, the different risks that come with it… We listen from friends, neighbors, advisors, or even the web. Everybody has full access to information but it’s really important to slow down and let...

This week we are joined by Jaxon Howell; owner and founder of Hats by Howell. Jaxon is a true artist in every sense. He is a professional photographer, carpenter, and hat maker who took on the adventure of turning his passion into a business by leaving his flight attendant career to become an entrepreneur. Tune in as we talk about how we can turn our artistic side into a business and listen to our guest’s inspiring entrepreneurial story! Highlights: [02:15] All About Hats by Howell...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Pav Manchanda. He is the founder of ClearBooks Technology Inc. and as a finance leader, Pav brings experience from both established and high-growth environments at a range of firms. Join us on this episode and learn how he founded his business, the qualities investors seek in a fast-growing company and how to help digital start-ups survive and thrive through the use of ClearBooks Technology. Highlights: [01:05]What is ClearBooks Technology all about...

Kicking off Season 2 with influencer Alex Cattoni - Queen of copywriting! Alex is a copywriter, marketer and the founder of The Copy Pose, where she teaches people how to work as freelance copywriters. Tune in to this podcast now as she shares how she started at MindValley and her transition to building her own company which has been generating successful coaching programs. Highlights: [02:20]What is Mindvalley? [08:54]How are small businesses decentralized? [12:55]The Story Be...

This week we speak to John Vuong - Founder of local SEO Search. John has a passion to help small and medium-sized businesses grow online and has quite honestly seen it all! Join us on this episode to hear him share how he got into business and what successful marketing looks like. Highlights: [02:12] What is Local SEO Search all about? [06:30] What inspired him to do more and how did he start his career in entrepreneurship? [23:46] What are the challenges he encountered that...

Meet this week's guest; Bob Lawrence - a Chartered Professional Accountant , Chartered Business Valuator and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Tune in to hear our information-packed discussion about business acquisition, valuation, private equity deals and the effects Covid-19 has had on the M&A world. Highlights: [01:04]The Story of Bob and VEER [09:16]What are the common things that entrepreneurs do that make a difference in their businesses? [14:02] The Importance of...

BIZ NATION! Episode 18 with Meg O’ Hara, the INCREDIBLY TALENTED contemporary Canadian landscape painter and winner of the prestigious BC Business 30 Under 30 award. Meg is the "foremost artist in the ski industry" and has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine through her original artwork. She is highly sought after and her pieces are collected by private and corporate clients across Canada, the US, and Europe. Tune in to hear us talk about the intersection of Art and business. Check it out...

When financial advisers and their customers' attorneys work together, they can give you more holistic guidance. Clients frequently think of their financial lives in compartments. If they are required for advice on finances, they contact a financial planner. They hire an accountant or an attorney if they need advanced tax tactics or want to structure the sale of their business. How can Lawyers and Financial Advisors better help clients with financial planning using their areas of expertise? ...

Biz Nation! EPISODE 17 dropping this week! Shanalisa Keller @canadianfinancegal and I get NERDY 🤓 on business financial basics. We talk sales metrics, profit margins, making You're gonna to want to listen to this many times over 💛🚀 Links: Canadian Finance Gal LinkedIn: Shanalisa Keller Website: New Workshop @canadianfinancegal

“Why do we do this? It comes down to trust and credibility” - Jonathan Narvey In today’s episode, we are joined by Jonathon Narvey. He is the Mind Meld PR Inc. CEO and has worked both sides of the media- PR divide. He learned the tools of the storytelling trade as a journalist and columnist for such tech, politics, and culture-focused publications as BetaKit, the National Post, BC Living, and assorted newspapers and magazines. Today, he runs a PR agency in Vancouver, BC (AKA Silicon Valley No...

Punit Dhillon is incredible. He runs a successful biomedical business, he is involved with a magazine, he is a philanthropist, he is a competitive triathlete.... Oh.... and he also wrote a book, Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your Resilience... How does he do it? Listen to this episode to find out :) Link to book on Amazon Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your Resilience https://shorturl.at/gotK5 Instagram: @punitdhillon @yellcan...

The fitness industry was hit hard by the pandemic. For one company's leader, that mean tapping into his resilience and courage in order to pivot swiftly to keep the business going while maintaining his clients' safety. Carl Ulmer is my good friend of mine. He is the Director of Operations for Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness and She's FIT! and was the key driver in their navigation of the pandemic-induced lockdown. This guy knows a thing or two about leadership and you're going to want to l...

Biz Nation! Do you ever feel that if you could just get more organized, your business would be better? Better sales, better profit, better customer engagement, and..... LESS STRESS! Organization Consultant Jane Stoller aka Organized Jane joined us on this episode to talk about how to get yourself and your business organized. This episode is full of practical tips and advice that you can implement right away. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to connect with Jane using the links below :) We...

Biz Nation! Courage is essential in business. This episode's guest, the courageous and multi-talented Olivia Lovenmark, made a bold entry into the Read-to-Drink adult beverage world with her company, Coupe Beverages and her product line Duchess, a lightly carbonated and flavored cocktail in a bottle. Listen to learn how she did it! Website https://www.duchesscocktails.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duchesscocktails/?hl=en Coupe Beverage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compan...