If you don’t take control of your business it will control you.

Keeping tabs on the financial pulse of your business should not be complicated… AND it definitely should not take focus away from business development and management of operations.

I’m sure we’ve all experienced the challenges associated with scheduling staff or coordinating a critical project, ensuring quality results are achieved and deadlines are met. The more moving parts there are to coordinate the more complex this task becomes and the more time and energy is spent ensuring the job is completed accurately and on time.

“Time isn’t the enemy. Fear of change is…”

This quote from Oprah Winfrey cuts right to the heart of the matter.

Often times we delay making critically important changes in our lives and in our businesses because of the fear of change.

No two businesses are identical! Every business is unique!

This description often brings to mind an image of a snowflake or a butterfly and while many do indeed share common characteristics an up-close look will clearly demonstrate the unique beauty associated with each individual.

Professionals are hired to be a guide helping their clients navigate an unfamiliar world.

Years of training, mentorship and ongoing professional development are designed to ensure that the professional you hire is qualified to act as your guide. This ongoing training is required because we live in a world that is constantly changing.

Communication has the power to breathe life into any relationship, while the lack of communication can strangle even the strongest relationship.

One of the reasons I’m most frequently provided by prospects and new clients as to why they’re seeking a new bookkeeper is poor communication. This comes in one of two forms:

Running a business is a team sport, no matter the size of the business and team sports require strong interdependent relationships the foundation of which is TRUST.

Season’s Greetings from the team at Birch Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season and all the best for 2022!

Let's face it, we live in a competitive world!

Whether you're competing in your favorite sport (or in the case of my 13 year old, working to earn his place on an elite hockey team), interviewing for your dream job or quoting the next project for your business we do so in an environment where many others are determined to win.

If you’re looking for an accountant in Leduc, Alberta, whether it’s for personal taxes or business planning, it’s important to pick a reliable agency with high standards. After all, the end product will have a direct impact on your business’s financial growth! Therefore, it’s essential to choose an accounting firm that you can trust to help you make strategic financial decisions for your business and keep you up-to-date with real-time information.

Many entrepreneurs focus on the sales and marketing or the operational aspects of their business as these are often front and center in acquiring new business, generating cash flow and keeping their customers satisfied, and yet with only a finite amount of time available often times the role of bookkeeping is not properly addressed. Therefore, it's critical to enlist the services of a professional bookkeeping organization to maintain the day to day accounting function of the business, providing timely and critical financial information to assist with the decision making process.  

Many people underestimate the role of a bookkeeper as they have fallen for the misbeliefs and misconceptions associated with the accounting profession. As accounting and tax consultants in Leduc, Alberta, at Birch Accounting & Tax Services Ltd., we want to clear your doubts by debunking three of the most widely believed myths about bookkeeping.

Building a business from scratch is an exciting journey. Although an exhilarating venture, it is lined with several challenges and complexities that can cause an added amount of stress. 

For most new businesses, economic constraints are a major concern. As a result, they consider do-it-yourselves (DIY) as an excellent opportunity to save money. Moreover, the fact that they  do not need a license or certification to do their bookkeeping prompts business owners into believing that tasks are simple and straightforward.

Maintaining exemplary accounts is an integral part of running a successful business, so every business owner should ideally stay on top of things. However, as an entrepreneur, you may not have the time or skill to manage your business’s books or keep track of all your transactions. During such times, it is imperative to rely on the services of a qualified bookkeeper. 

Birch Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. was founded with the purpose of servicing and educating business owners and individuals to empower them in their financial matters. By educating clients like you, we take away the confusion, fear, and uncertainty, and replace it with clarity, freedom, and control over your finances. Over time, we added convenience to our list of top priorities and as a result evolved from desktop applications to cloud-based technology.

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At Birch Accounting & Tax Services Ltd., we understand that filing income tax returns can be quite a challenge. Without professional help, it can be viewed as a stressful or laborious task, but with a little preparation, you can manage your income tax returns quickly and easily.

The team at Birch Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May the New Year be filled with joy, health, and prosperity.

We would like to inform our clients that we will be closed from December 22, 2018, to January 6, 2019. However, payroll will still be processed.