The Origami Blog

You started a small business so you and your family could be financially better off. If you're already there, congratulations! If you're not, Origami can help you get there.

You want to strike out on your own, but right now you have a job. Pay attention and learn as much as you can about how business works (and doesn't work) while you're there. Future you says thanks.

So you want to start a small business. Great! Actually, wait, not great. Give us a few minutes. We'll do our best to convince you not to.

Your small business is your number one investment in time and money. The big question: Is the investment paying off? Yes, no, or who knows, you always want to do better.

We started a Substack earlier this year. The point was to write weekly long-form articles that would interest small business owners. We didn't know if we'd be able to stick to it so we kept things quiet. But it's been four months now, and we've posted a new article every week.

There are few questions more shocking to an accountant than “Why do we need financial statements?”

As the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) programs have now come to an end, we’re letting you know about the new programs intended to replace them.

At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself a simple question: was this expense paid primarily in an effort to earn business income? If the answer is yes, it is deductible, if the answer is no, it is not.

As the owner-manager of a Canadian small business corporation, you have two options when it comes to paying yourself: a dividend or a salary. We discuss the pros and cons of each option in this post.

Bliss Baked Goods offers delicious breads, pastries, and vegan fare. The products are nut and lactose free.

Jennifer Bergman provides clean, elegant, and timeless wedding design to her clients in Alberta and around the world.

Thinking about incorporating your business? We'll walk you through the benefits.

The Common is a gastro-lounge where vintage and modern are in perfect harmony together. Where good eats and music are never in short supply.

Breath for Life offers a range of first aid and safety courses in Edmonton including basic first aid, childcare courses, and all levels of CPR.

Rob Clarke and Justin Der started Foosh in the late 90′s. Rob was DJing, touring, and putting out his own records.

Success didn’t come overnight. No one still really knew what Student Suds was. And the sheer amount of rain that season forced him to re-book a lot of jobs, costing him time and money.