Posted: Mar 27, 2020 in Blog COVID-19 Resources News Resources
These measures were announced the week ending March 20, 2020. The information is now stale dated. Please click here for updates on these measures. ... Read More
Posted: Mar 25, 2020 in Blog News
To our valued clients: If you are like most of us, your inbox is overflowing with messages about the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been monitoring the... Read More
Posted: Mar 15, 2018 in News
Local Accounting Firm Embraces Expansion Opportunity EDMONTON, Alberta, March 15, 2018 - Oikonomos Chartered Professional Accountants (“Oikonomo... Read More
Posted: Oct 13, 2017 in Blog
Do you remember the 1993 movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell? The premise of the movie is quite simple. Through some magical even... Read More
Posted: Sep 25, 2017 in Blog
The life of an entrepreneur is a roller coaster of emotions and financial stability. One moment you’re on top of the world with a major business suc... Read More
Posted: Sep 19, 2017 in Blog
On July 18, 2017 the Canadian federal government proposed significant tax changes for private businesses. Many have written about these changes. The P... Read More
Posted: Aug 24, 2017 in Blog
Two simple steps that are hard to follow Success is an elusive target sought by all. Most people feel they haven't attained it. The first problem... Read More
Posted: Aug 16, 2017 in Blog
The One Question Every Business Should Ask Customer service is a buzzword today. Social media amplifies customer satisfaction feedback. Brands and ... Read More
Posted: Aug 2, 2017 in Blog
Finding Quality Voices Through All The Noise Most individuals have two precious resources, time and money. However, even though money is a precious... Read More
Posted: Jul 25, 2017 in Blog
How Do You Evaluate Outsourcing Suppliers? As a business owner, you need others to make your business succeed. You need relationships with employee... Read More
Posted: Jul 21, 2017 in Blog News
Small Businesses Insulted by Minister Morneau July 18, 2017 will live on in infamy as the Federal Government of Canada officially declared war on s... Read More
Posted: Jul 18, 2017 in Blog
Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact Year's ago I received the book Body For Life as a Christmas gift. I was really impressed by the before and afte... Read More
Posted: Jul 13, 2017 in Blog
Finding a virtual mentor is easier than you think It has been said, that leaders read and readers lead. This axiom is a constant challenge for me, ... Read More
Posted: Jul 6, 2017 in Blog
In the current age, it is no longer sufficient to have a website that is simply a landing page. Even a sophisticated landing page providing informatio... Read More
Posted: Jun 28, 2017 in Blog
In my first post on mentorship, I spoke about the three kinds of mentors you might not know you already have. In the second post, I shared my thoughts... Read More
Posted: Jun 20, 2017 in Blog
A quick Google search for the word mentorship will deliver you this definition: “The guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person... Read More
Posted: Jun 16, 2017 in Blog Video
Do you feel overwhelmed with your credit card bill at the end of every month? Dave Ramsey suggests cutting them up. I think this is overkill for most ... Read More
Posted: Jun 13, 2017 in Blog
Todd Hirsch, the well-respected Chief Economist at ATB Financial, released his latest book, Spiders in Space: Successfully Adapting to Unwanted Change... Read More
Posted: Jun 9, 2017 in Video
We've previously written in more detail about the three kinds of mentors you already have in your life. Read it here. We all need mentors, and in thi... Read More
Posted: Jun 6, 2017 in Blog
Years ago, I had a mentor who taught me much about life, but mostly he taught me how to be a mentor to others. Frustrated with life and trying to get ... Read More
Posted: Jun 2, 2017 in Blog Video
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Posted: May 30, 2017 in News Resources
You must have taken part in a sporting activity when you were a kid. Having done so, how did you know if you did well or not? Someone must have kept s... Read More
Posted: May 26, 2017 in News Video
Earlier this month, I did a review of Megyn Kelly's autobiography "Settle for More". You can read the full review here, but today I just give you quic... Read More
Posted: May 23, 2017 in Blog
Over the course of human existence, we have moved from a simple barter system to using currency for our transactions. Originally, our currency took th... Read More
Posted: May 17, 2017 in Blog News Video
Excellent news! Today we uploaded our first video. Follow all our content on the website or subscribe to our Youtube channel to be informed when new v... Read More
Posted: May 16, 2017 in Blog Resources
Like most good accountants, I believe every business should prepare an annual budget. A budget is like having a road map to guide your journey. As in ... Read More
Posted: May 9, 2017 in Blog Resources
I’m often approached by people who want to start a business. Starting your own business (or buying one) can be very rewarding, but also quite daunti... Read More
Posted: May 2, 2017 in Blog Resources
Who can forget that iconic Republican debate? You know, the one where Megyn Kelly gave Donald Trump the figurative gut punch so many wanted to deliver... Read More
Posted: Apr 25, 2017 in Blog
This is an encore presentation of a blog series written by one of our partners, Bernard Grobbelaar, published on the CPA Canada Financial Literacy blo... Read More
Posted: Apr 19, 2017 in Events News
What: From the business world to the world of high performance sport, goal setting is a well established performance management tool. If you are li... Read More
Posted: Apr 11, 2017 in Blog Resources
I’m often approached by people who want to start a business. Starting your own business (or buying one) can be very rewarding, but also quite daunti... Read More
Posted: Apr 4, 2017 in Blog Resources
We all grew up with the classic board game, Monopoly. The thrill of owning half the board, having hotels everywhere, and holding a stack of cash in yo... Read More