As a Financial Advisor who specializes in Cash Flow, many of my clients are entrepreneurs who wear multiple hats: CEO, Book Keeper, Sales manager, and HR manager. When I ask what their Cash Flow looks like many say that they often feel like they are “robbing Peter to pay Paul” and want it to stop…. Read More…
Types of Life Insurance Explained
What is Term Life Insurance? Provides affordable protection for a specific period. The most popular are Term 10 (meaning 10 years) and Term 20 (20 years) when insurance needs are high but your budget is limited. The price you pay will never increase over the duration of your term. If you die while your policy… Read More…
Tip # 6 for Managing Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs
Tip #6 Do not put your head in the sand when it comes to spending. Many business owners have come from the corporate world and were able to have a monthly expense account that someone else was looking after. This can cause over-spending and should be reviewed monthly. In many cases the spending is also… Read More…
Tip # 5 for Managing Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs
Tip #5 Establish a monthly pay cheque. I understand that your cash flow fluctuates up and down. That is why this goes hand-in -hand with Tip # 3 – Cash Flow Statements. To assist any client, we need to know what money you can count on each month. It should not be based on your best… Read More…
Tip # 4 for Managing Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs
Tip #4 Don’t misuse HST/GST collected. We have worked with several entrepreneurs who get behind in submitting their HST/GST because they have not kept the money separate and used it for something else. In some cases, I have seen their business accounts frozen by CRA. To prevent this, open up an account specifically for the… Read More…
Tip # 3 for Managing Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs
TIP # 3 Make sure you have a Cash Flow statement. Why you ask? Since you already receive the balance sheet & income statement from your book Keeper or accountant. The balance sheet is a snapshot of a company’s financial resources and obligations at a single point in time, and the income statement summarizes a… Read More…
Tip # 2 for Managing Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs
The 2nd Tip for you is based on past experience with both clients and professionals but a very crucial part of the Cash Flow equation. Maintain accurate financial records. I highly recommend you work with both a bookkeeper and an accountant on a regular basis. You need accurate & timely financial data so that you… Read More…
Tip # 1 for Managing Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs
As a Financial Planner who specializes in Cash Flow, many of my clients are entrepreneurs who are passionate about what they do. Many wear multiple hats: CEO, Book Keeper, Sales manager, and HR manager. Before we can create a personal financial plan for our clients, we must first do a cash flow analysis. Many financial… Read More…
Why did I become a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?
I am asked this question a lot. I have even received hate mail regarding my certified divorce financial analyst practice and to top it off I have even been accused of being Pro Divorce! In early October, 2010, I came across an article about a financial planner in Toronto with the CDFA designation and I… Read More…
What Does a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Do?
Although it’s not easy, clients going through separation or divorce need to take emotion out of their calculations and take control of their finances. Angela will help you figure it all out, such as… How your cashflow will be impacted both positively and or negatively, today and in 2, 5 10 years If you keep… Read More…