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Today, we’re making it easier for Nova Scotians to start their careers in healthcare!

We’re covering tuition and books for an accelerated Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at NSCC. In return, graduates will commit to working in continuing care for two years, helping us care for our seniors and build a stronger healthcare system.

This 18-month program is a fast track to a rewarding career, and it’s all part of our plan to ensure better care for Nova Scotians.

Learn more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/10/23/province-cover-full-tuition-new-accelerated-nursing-program

Nova Scotians will see more money in their pockets beginning April 1, 2025 following a 1% decrease in the harmonized sales tax (HST) rate.
The new combined sales tax rate in Nova Scotia will be 14%.

Trenton Park is looking ridiculously good this morning. Cheers to lazy starts, gorgeous days, and somehow managing to adult without losing our sanity.

Some of my clients have some unique employees, we caught this guy trying to have a nap on the job!!

October 5, 2024
New Release
New Glasgow Regional Police officially opens Community Police Office and introduces Community Response Officer.

We’re excited to introduce the newest role at the New Glasgow Regional Police (NGRP) – the Community Response Officer (CRO)! This innovative position is designed to focus on crime reduction through relationship building and community engagement, with an emphasis on finding systemic solutions to habitual and complex social challenges in our area. The CRO will operate out of our new Community Police Office located at 90 Provost St., New Glasgow, and will be a key player in connecting with local residents, organizations, and services to create safer, stronger communities.

We’re also thrilled to welcome Cst. Ryan Thibeau, the first officer to take on this role. Ryan joined NGRP in August 2024 and brings over 20 years of public service experience. Originally from Yarmouth, NS, Ryan began his career as a volunteer firefighter before becoming a Firefighter/Fire Inspector in Yarmouth and then Truro. He later served as a Deputy Fire Marshal for the Province of Nova Scotia, where he became a leader in fire inspection and investigation, while also working closely with NGRP and the RCMP in Pictou County.

In 2022, Ryan made a career shift to law enforcement, completing his training at the RCMP Training Academy in Regina. His first posting in Prince Albert, SK, gave him valuable experience dealing with gangs, the drug trade, and violent offenders. Most recently, Ryan served with the Bridgewater Police Service, where he gained insights into the policing challenges unique to Nova Scotia.

Ryan’s extensive background in public safety, combined with his leadership experience and passion for community involvement (including coaching local baseball teams), makes him the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Cst. Thibeau will have on our community.

Stop by and say hello at 90 Provost St. and join us in welcoming Ryan to New Glasgow!

To reach the CRO directly, please call 902-752-1941 or email [email protected]

Pictured here is Chief Ryan Leil and the new Community Response Officer Ryan Thibeau in front of the new Community Police Office.

Running payroll can often carry hidden costs that many business owners may overlook. These expenses go beyond just salaries and include things like:

1. **Payroll processing fees** – If you use a payroll service provider, you're likely paying regular fees for each payroll cycle. The added processing fees can save you in long term administrative hours:

2. **Tax compliance** – Keeping up with tax laws and regulations can be costly, especially if you have to hire professionals to manage it or face fines for non-compliance. Late fees and penalties also add up for missed deadlines

3. **Employee benefits** – Contributions to health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits add to payroll expenses. Make sure you review exactly your portion and the employee portion.

4. **Administrative time** – The time spent managing payroll, whether by an in-house team or outsourced, can take away from other business operations. Admins do more than just process paper work and answer the phones. Outsourcing provides an extra layer of structure for your organization.

5. **Errors and corrections** – Mistakes in payroll can result in costly corrections, including potential penalties, interest, and administrative burden. Money isn’t always the issue, it boils down to time.

Regularly reviewing your payroll expenses can help you find areas to reduce costs or improve efficiency, whether through automation, better software, or outsourcing. Have you found any areas where savings could be made in your current setup? If you need a review, we can help!

Apply for help with household, healthcare and home heating costs: Seniors Care Grant The Seniors Care Grant helps low-income seniors with the cost of household services (like lawn care, snow removal, grocery delivery, transportation, small home repairs and phone service), healthcare services (like physiotherapy and mental health support) and home heating.

Hey all - just a holiday reminder, Sept 2 is a banking holiday, so if this week is a payroll week for your company, ensure you’re allowing enough banking days for payroll and any payments that are being issued to your vendors!

🚀 Now Booking for Mid-September! 🚀

Did it feel like your company just wrapped up year-end? 🗓️ There’s no time like the present to start planning for the future. A key part of that planning is investing in your team’s development.

We offer workload management solutions to help your finance team streamline processes and ensure that all the critical gears keep your cash flow running smoothly. Let’s make the next year your most efficient one yet!

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📢 Exciting News! 📢

Due to demand, we've increased the spaces available for our last free cohort of the year, the Fall Flip the Script (FTS) Cohort, and extended the application deadline to August 23! This extension allows women-identified and non-binary entrepreneurs who haven't heard of the program the time to enroll. Remember, the fall cohort is the last free cohort this year, so seize this opportunity now!

What is Flip the Script? Flip the Script is a self-paced online program dedicated to helping you secure funding.

Why Flip the Script?
💰 Learn the communication strategy that’s proven to make investors give you more money.
💰 Make all the time and effort that goes into fundraising actually worth it.
💰 Stop struggling to communicate your worth to investors.

If you think Flip the Script might be for you, take 3 minutes to apply here: https://bit.ly/3VkNiis or via the link in our bio.

Great News!

We had a successful run with our client today using ADP for the first time! 🎉

ADP’s Work Force Now is an excellent solution for small businesses, and through our partnership, you can access discounted pricing and comprehensive support as you grow. Here’s what we offer:

• Pricing as low as $2 per employee
• Waived implementation fees
• Discounted pay runs

If you’re a small business owner or know someone who could benefit from this fantastic service, send them our way! We’re here to help you streamline your workforce management and save costs.

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Keep your business running smoothly with our reliable bookkeeping services:

- Hybrid/Remote Options✅
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Stay organized and efficient. Contact us today!

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Entrepreneurship isn't just about generating revenue—it's about identifying a problem and working tirelessly to create a solution. It's about harnessing creativity and innovation to drive positive change in our communities and beyond.

True entrepreneurs are problem-solvers at heart. They see opportunities where others see obstacles, and they strive to make a meaningful impact. It's this mindset that leads to sustainable success and lasting influence.

Whether you're starting a small business or launching a tech startup, remember that your ultimate goal should be to add value. Focus on creating solutions that improve lives, and the financial rewards will follow.

What problem are you hoping to solve or would like to see solved?

Still running payroll by cheques or etransfers? If you’re reading this, and nodding, it’s time to outsource that payroll.

Using a payroll provider takes care of keeping your employees up to date, sending pay stubs, looking after remittances, ROE’s and T4’s. No more missed deadlines, no more extra steps. It’s as simple as a journal entry for your bookkeeper once the pay is processed.

Outsourcing allows you, and your administrative staff to focus more on the day to day things. Free up admin time for things that will help with growth, like social media marketing & customer service.

Last Call for Tax Returns ❗️

Didn’t file your T1 yet? While you have missed the April 30th deadline, we can still help you get it filed and get back on track!!

📢 Pictou County Businesses – We Need Your Input!

The Pictou County Partnership is conducting a quick survey on current business conditions and future expectations. Your insights will help guide our initiatives to boost our region's economic prosperity.

🔗 https://forms.gle/TAoY39yNPXmt93Fb7

The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Submit your response by Tuesday, June 4, 2024 to be be entered in a draw to win a spot at our Fall Elevate Your Business Value Workshop ($500 value).

Nova Scotia Power has different usage rates for different times of the year. Here’s a link to the info

https://www.nspower.ca/about-us/producing/rates-tariffs/domestic-tod/time-of-day-rates