Small Business: CA

This post is written for Canadian self-employed sole proprietors. For the American version, click here.  Company of one? If you’re the only owner of your business and you haven’t formally incorporated, you’re a sole proprietor. If you work for yourself with your main source of income stemming from this business, you’re also self-employed. Congratulations and […]

This blog post is written for Canadian businesses. Click here for How to Handle Taxes on Bonus Wages for US companies. As exciting as bonus payouts can be for your employees, for most of them, it’s a bittersweet payment because of the amount that is paid out in taxes. While those concerns are valid, they […]

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of a group of colleagues, employees or clients, seemingly holding it together while delivering an important pitch or speech, all the while wondering who’ll be the first in the room to realize that you’re totally not qualified to be there? That’s imposter complex speaking, and you’re not […]

You sifted through the hiring pool, you found the ideal candidate for your small business that checks off all your boxes, you made the offer and they accepted. Congrats on hiring your first employee! The next step in the process is onboarding your employee. In other words, bringing them onto the team, getting them started […]

As a small business, have you taken all the right steps to become an employer? There’s more to hiring an employee than making sure everyone has the equipment they need to do their job or installing a shiny new coffee maker. Although, now that we mention coffee, feel free to grab a cup o’ your […]

From recruiting to payroll, here’s what you need to know.

Whether you’re just starting your small business and looking ahead to your future needs or you’re at the cusp of growth where you’re considering a human resources (HR) solution, you probably have questions. HR gets a bad rap, but realistically, it’s people management, and something you’ll want to consider as you grow your team. So, […]

We all love a good hack or two that makes life so much easier, and that’s no different for small business owners. Productivity is the name of the game for smooth sailing in small business, so why not use time management tools and other hacks that make it happen? We’ve gathered some of our favourite […]

Have you ever wondered how much it costs your small business to pay its employees? Do you want to know what percentage of your revenue is being spent on payroll? Are you curious about how many hours your employees are working each week? The answers to these questions lie in your payroll reports! Payroll reports […]

When it comes to protecting your personal and business information, there are a number of approaches to get the job done. For example, simple solutions like updating your password to be more complex or reviewing payroll reports can help you prevent fraud and catch suspicious activity on your account before it’s too late. At Wagepoint, […]

There’s nothing quite like attending an event packed to the brim with jaw-dropping speakers, value-infused sessions and the chance to have a good time while absorbing it all. Wagefest 2022: Grow. Connect. Celebrate. may be virtual, but we’re shooting for the stars and promising the same amazing experience — you just get to enjoy it […]

Onboarding is a journey — it’s a foundational part of the employee experience you offer. In onboarding, we want new employees to feel a sense of belonging, as well as learn what defines their success and what makes your business a successful one. Here are some ideas to give your small business onboarding experience a […]

Get ready for these employment tips for small business owners! They aren’t just your run of the mill tips, but tips through the legal lens from our friends at Goodlawyer. That’s right, these are the kinds of tips that can help protect your business. Read this first! The tip above all other tips. Although we […]

Getting customers to come through your brick and mortar or virtual doors is a process, and so is keeping those customers once they’re in. Figuring many heads are better than one (except maybe with a Hydra, but luckily that’s not what we’re dealing with), we brought together this amazing panel of entrepreneurs to share their […]

Cyber Security. What does this mean exactly? Well, to some it means everything, and to many it means nothing at all. The real question is what does cyber security mean to you? To me, it means making sure that all of my family, friends and co-workers are safe and secure when online. This could range […]