We want Winnipeggers to be excited about starting their own business. We’ve talked a lot about how small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of Canada; today, we have the statistics to back it up. In January 2019, the Government of Canada released it’s Key Small Business Statistics. We’re going to pick out some of our favorites … Read More
Tools for New Winnipeg Entrepreneurs
You’ve decided you want to start your own business. Congratulations! You’re going to become a part of one of the most important and influential sectors of Canada’s economy; there are niches and sectors that can only realistically be served by small to medium sized businesses, and with the right strategy and growth, you might end up becoming a large … Read More
Winnipeg Accommodation Tax
The gig economy has radically shifted the way we all do business. Consumers have adopted these technologies rather quickly, running direct-to-consumer Etsy shops, using rideshare services to get around, and renting Airbnbs as a cheap way to explore the world. These changes are occurring rapidly; meanwhile, governments are, by their very nature, slow to modify their behaviour. The legislative … Read More
Gig Economy Taxes
You’ve probably heard the buzz: in the 21st, we’re transitioning to a gig economy. There are advantages and disadvantage to this new economy; on the one hand, work-life balance is much easier to achieve when you’re working as a freelancer. On the other hand, being your own boss requires a good amount of discipline, and your work probably isn’t providing … Read More