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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.

Celebrating International Women's Day

At Wave, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and strives for gender parity. But what does that really mean? Our executive team shares their stories on what IWD means to them.

The benefits of offering online card and Bank Payments (ACH)

There are more payment options than ever before to offer your customers, including online payments which will get your small biz paid faster.

Yoga Kawa is giving a new meaning to downward dog

Echo is the founder of Yoga Kawa, a Toronto-based puppy yoga company focusing on improving both mental and physical wellness.

Wave Customer Spotlight: Khan and Associates

When it comes to tax season, getting a head start can save you time and stress down the road. To help, we’ve listed some of the most important steps for you to take.

Five steps to organize your home office

Do you often work from home? Taking these 5 steps to optimize your home office can result in a major increase to your productivity

How I learned a $6,000 lesson about freelance taxes

Filing your taxes improperly can be a costly mistake. Read how one freelancer miscalculated her taxes and learned a hard lesson.

Sweet Hart Kitchen is putting a sweet spin on baked goods

Meet Sweet Hart Kitchen, a Toronto-based bakery with a wholesome philosophy on delicious treats.

LOHN's exotic candle scents will take you on a journey

Meet LOHN, a Toronto-based custom scent and candle design studio

5 ways to organize your business in 2020

Keeping your business organized is critical in continued growth. Read 5 ways to get organized this January for the rest of 2020.

Should you hire a bookkeeper or do it yourself?

Spending time yourself or spending money on an expert—see which makes most sense for your business with these points to consider.

Canadian entrepreneurs: get excited for legislative changes that could help you!

We take a look at some of the changes that will ease financial burdens for Canadian small business owners.

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Small Business Accounts Payable: How to Manage Bills and Payments

Learn how to manage accounts payable with a process for tracking vendor bills, scheduling payments and keeping cash commitments visible. Use simple workflows, reports and payment routines to prevent duplicate or late payments and stay on top of what your business owes.

Small Business Accounts Receivable Management: Get Paid Faster

Unpaid invoices can quickly disrupt a small business's cash flow. Learn how to build a simple, consistent invoicing process that reduces overdue payments and gets your small business paid faster.

How to Do Payroll in Canada: First Time Employer Guide

Hiring your first employee adds payroll to your list, and it's more than transferring net pay to a bank account. This guide walks through the seven actions — register, collect, calculate, pay, remit, record, report — from opening your CRA payroll program account to calculating CPP, EI, and income tax 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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