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The Somfa Blog

Practical bookkeeping, tax, and cash flow advice for Canadian business owners.

Fundamentals May 12, 2026

5 bookkeeping mistakes that quietly drain small businesses

From mixing personal and business accounts to forgetting to reconcile, here are the leaks we see most — and how to plug each one this week.

Tax April 28, 2026

Be tax-ready year-round (not just in April)

A monthly rhythm that turns tax season from a panic into a 30-minute review. Built around the way the CRA actually thinks.

Tools April 9, 2026

QuickBooks Online vs. spreadsheets: when to graduate

Spreadsheets are fine — until they aren't. Five signals it's time to move to QBO, plus what a clean migration actually looks like.

Growth March 22, 2026

The 13-week cash flow forecast every owner should run

A simple template and weekly habit that prevents 'we made money but have none' surprises. Especially useful for warehouse and trades.