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CPB IGNITE 2026 recap: Pricing, AI and payroll lessons

At CPB IGNITE 2026, bookkeepers and payroll pros shared their playbooks on pricing, AI, and payroll advisory. Here’s what we learned in Montreal.

Three ways to take the pressure out of payday

Payday should be the quietest day on the calendar, but it rarely is. Here are three ways to take the pressure off: more time to finish payroll, less manual data entry, and a real person to turn to when you need help.

5 Payroll mistakes that cost small businesses

Missed deadlines, misclassified workers, late ROEs, and T4 scrambles — the five payroll mistakes that cost Canadian small businesses the most.

Takeaways for Canadian accountants from Xerocon 2026

A conference floor can tell you what's for sale, but the real value of Xerocon 2026 was in the conversations. Here's what Canadian accountants and bookkeepers should take from it, from AI in payroll to why technology partnerships matter more than ever.

Selling payroll peace of mind: a bookkeepers guide

Selling payroll as a task gets you paid. Selling it as protection gets you clients for life. Here's how to shift your pricing and pitch.

How to do payroll in Canada: Step-by-step guide for small business owners (2026)

A step-by-step guide to doing payroll in Canada, covering CRA setup, employee deductions, remittances, and compliance for small business owners.

A guide to sole proprietorship taxes and compliance in Canada

Sole proprietorships are simple to start — but not free of obligations. What Canadian sole proprietors need to know about income tax, CPP, EI, GST/HST, hiring and filing deadlines.
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