RLB Blog

There is no denying that social media's importance to businesses and organizations, including not-for-profit organizations (NPOs), is growing exponentially. Just this past year, Facebook hit 2 billion monthly users, and this number continues to grow (Tech Crunch, 2017). This makes Facebook the largest social platform.

Many users of QuickBooks Online (QBO) are familiar with the standard browser-interface of this popular cloud accounting software. Intuit Inc. provides some useful quick tutorials on navigation and carrying out basic functions on their website. What many are not familiar with and seems to be under-utilized is the QBO Mobile App, that is, yes, free with a QBO account (but still subject to your mobile/Wi-Fi data limits, of course). While it doesn't offer all the features of the browser-based or desktop-app versions (for instance, you won't be able to reconcile your accounts or file your sales tax), the app provides users with simple on-demand access to the most-used features of their accounting software.  A simplified interface gives you most of what you need while out in the field doing what you do best - making deals and selling your brand!

Trying to earn a little extra on the side is pretty common these days – everyone could use a little extra spending money.  But just because it isn’t your full time job doesn’t mean you don’t have to consider the tax implications.  Today we’ll cover an increasingly popular method of earning additional money:  Airbnb

In order to ensure compliance with legal requirements, and to avoid exposure to legal liability, it is important that the board and senior management of charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs) undertake regular legal check-ups to ensure proper due diligence. According to Carters Professional Corporation, the following 10 tips identify key issues that charities and NPOs should address for effective legal risk management.

Following multiple complaints, the government has implemented a new regulation which reverses the changes made to the public holiday pay calculations back in January 2018. These changes were introduced as part of Bill 148 also known as the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 which launched the beginning of this year.

Everyone in construction has heard of the changes that the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) has proposed to make to their rate framework. Although we did see decreases in some construction WSIB rate groups during 2017, there is still much confusion and uncertainty over what the future holds for WSIB premiums.

Anyone can be a victim. It is in times of trauma that victims need compassion, support and assistance most. Whether an accident has occurred, a crime committed, or a loss suffered, Victim Services Wellington (VSW) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round to support victims.

Being transparent is important, regardless if you’re a for-profit or not-for-profit organization (NPO). Communicating your goals to your key stakeholders is essential to the organization’s success. Here are 4 tips summarized from Charity Village that will help you measure and improve communication to your stakeholders.