A Financial Reset for the Year Ahead
Hello,
As we move into 2026, many of us are feeling energized by our resolutions and ready to improve specific areas of our lives. I’ve written before about adopting tiny habits i.e. small changes that, over time, get woven into the fabric of our routines. Because of their simplicity, I find these to be one of the most powerful ways to create meaningful, lasting change.
For those of you who have started thinking about your finances (or will soon), that motivation is often tinged with a bit of anxiety. There’s a sense that you should be doing something, but it’s not always clear what actually matters right now versus what can wait.
In my conversations with many of you, I often encounter some of these themes:
An ongoing worry about “doing something wrong” e.g. missing a deadline, filing incorrectly, or audits by CRA or Revenue Québec.
A feeling of being left to figure things out alone, especially after past experiences with unresponsive or ineffective professional help.
Frustration with tools like QuickBooks, where instead of feeling supported, you feel like you’re missing something obvious and second-guessing yourself.
Uncertainty about whether you are claiming everything you can and paying too much tax.
And, underlying this, there's a desire to feel like a business owner who understands their numbers, feels in control, and can make decisions confidently.
To help bring some clarity, I’ll be hosting a Free (YouTube) Live Webinar where I’ll walk through the big-picture financial areas most small business owners and solopreneurs should be thinking about right now.
We’ll cover, at a high level:
getting your accounting and records organized
understanding where you stand with sales tax
what actually drives your income tax bill
paying yourself more intentionally
deciding what to DIY and when support makes sense
The goal of the webinar will be to understand what needs your attention now, what doesn’t, and what your next steps should be.
📅 Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7th at 12pm.
🔗 Link: Small Business Financial Reset: What to Focus on Right Now
If you’re feeling like you could use more clarity and focus, I think this will be a helpful reset. You can also bring your questions and ask them in the chat. Hope to see you there!
I’d also love to hear about your resolutions for the new year, and if you're experiencing any financial anxiety as we approach tax season. Simply reply to this email.
Ronika
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