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How staying on top of categorizing your transactions helps your business

Bookkeeping and taxes are not fun tasks. Thankfully, small steps like categorizing your transactions in Wave can make things much easier down the road.

Five practical tips for paying off your business debt

Struggling to pay off your business debt? Following these five tips can help you get your business out of the red and get it back on track.

What it means: COVID-19 deferral of employee FICA tax

On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order Deferring Employee FICA Taxes. We’ve put together a guide clarifying what the order means and who it applies to.

11 small business banking terms you need to know

We built a glossary of small business banking terms to help you get started running your business bank account and ensure you're choosing the right one.

Why customer feedback is a big deal for small businesses and freelancers

As a freelancer or small business owner, listening to your clients feedback is key in establishing relationships and helping you grow your business.

A guide to returning to a newly imagined workplace

Wave's Chief People Officer, Ashira Gobrin, shares the thinking that went into reopening Wave's office safely and gives tips on how other offices can follow suit.

5 ways to improve your business during slow seasons

A slow sales season doesn’t mean you should simply wait for things to pick up. Here’s how to use downtime to grow your business in other ways.

7 passive income strategies that can increase cash flow

Passive income strategies can offer businesses a low-maintenance way to increase cash flow without adding to their workload.

What the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act means for small business owners

Everything you need to know about the full or partial loan forgiveness the PPPFA is offering to eligible small businesses.

What employers need to know about paying out-of-state employees

Paying out-of-state employees? Here are some tips to help cut down on confusion and ensure you stay compliant.

Your taxes are done…now how do you file them?

Once your taxes are completed, what's the best way to file them? Both the CRA and IRS websites are notoriously hard to navigate so we've simplified the journey for you.

What is self-employment tax?

Read about the self-employment taxes you might have to pay, how to figure out what you owe, and how to pay it to the appropriate government institution.

An update on our Black Lives Matter commitments

Earlier in June, we made five commitments to become better allies to the Black community. Read about how we've progressed so far.

Learning from five common bookkeeping mistakes

Small business owners wear many hats and bookkeeper is one of the most important. See where others have gone wrong and what you can do to stay on top of this important task.

The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Q&A with David Sax

We sat down with best-selling author, David Sax, to learn about his new book and to ask him for his expert advice on becoming an entrepreneur.

Tax Quiz: “Can I claim this?”

Take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test! Answer these 10 questions to help you get prepared for tax time—you may even learn a thing or two about deductible expenses along the way.

Modifying your marketing plan during COVID-19

Marketing your business during a pandemic is a tricky subject. While there's no set playbook for promoting your business, there are steps you should ensure your business is taking.

Cooking up new ideas: How 5 food businesses have adapted

This edition of Small Business, Big Pivots may make you hungry as we dive deep into the world of cuisine by taking a look at how food-related businesses have adapted in the wake of COVID-19

Managing employee anxiety when returning to the workplace

As restrictions start to lift, drawing out a plan of returning back to work will be important in helping manage any potential anxiety for your employees or customers.

Business reimagined: How 5 small businesses changed their product offering

We’re taking a look at 5 businesses who have made the bold move of altering their business model so it can stay strong throughout this crisis.

A new virtual world: How 5 businesses moved their services online

Entrepreneurs are getting more creative than they’ve ever had the chance to be before. Here are a few examples of business' who have shifted to offering online classes for their services.

How to recession-proof your small business during the COVID-19 pandemic

We've assembled tips and best practices to help you weather the storm of a recession, and give you a better chance to come out on the other side.

How to move your service-based business online

In this guide, we have hands-on tips and tools to keep your service-based business running, even if your doors are physically closed.

Practical tips on how to stay productive while working from home

To say that staying productive during a pandemic is hard would be a massive understatement. But it’s important. Here are some ideas to help you stay on your game!

How to take care of your mental health as an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship can be lonely, especially during a time of physical distancing. We've put together 9 tips on mental health for entrepreneurs to keep in mind during these trying times.

Wave Spotlight: Helenja Wolfaardt

Meet Helenja, our Talent Acquisition Manager. She loves working with her team to figure out the right path to make the right decisions.

Wave Spotlight: Camila Louzada

Meet Camila, our Senior Talent Acquisition Manager. She loves getting to know people and helping them find a perfect match on our team at Wave.

Phishing scams: Don’t get hooked

Phishing, online fraud, and impersonation attempts are ongoing issues that require you to remain vigilant. Here are few ways you can protect yourself against a phishing scam.

How to keep morale high when facing adversity

We sat down with Wave’s Chief People Officer, Ashira Gobrin, to get her take on a few strategies you can implement to help boost morale.

11 ways to support small businesses in your community

Small businesses bring communities together. Check out some of the things we can all do to help the ones around us get through tough times.

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Top 10 small business deductions and tax expenses

Everyone has the same goal for tax season: pay as little as possible without breaking the rules. Make sure you take advantage of these common deductions and expenses when you file your small business taxes.

S corporations: What they are and 5 benefits of becoming one

Are you thinking of incorporating your small business? Becoming an S-Corp may result in significant tax savings!

The ultimate guide to self-employed tax deductions

Everything you need to know about tax deductions for the self-employed, common examples of what you can deduct, and how to maximize those deductions.

Money management solutions to help you button-up your books and run your business

Money management solutions to help you button-up your books and run your business

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