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You get to be your own boss, make your own hours, plus, believe it or not, there are numerous tax-saving strategies available to you. ]]></description><link>https://www.xenaccounting.com/post/6-tax-tips-for-small-business-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90627fbb9b5df795166bd5</guid><category><![CDATA[Tax]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 14:44:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8bda4d_92bc23d26f3948a4974e4455e118e530~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Xen Accounting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 ways the shift to remote work can impact your business expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise of remote work has fundamentally reshaped the global workplace, transforming how and where we conduct business, and prompting a significant shift in work-life balance and corporate culture alike.  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A well-kept account represents more than peace of mind: it can also be your greatest weapon amid tax audits and payments.]]></description><link>https://www.xenaccounting.com/post/why-real-estate-accounting-is-about-so-much-more-than-numbers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90627fbb9b5df795166bdc</guid><category><![CDATA[Tax]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:04:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8bda4d_7a15b3087ef443f4ab93616e159e8b91~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_555,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Xen Accounting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Pick an Accounting Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Startup founders may be talented in many things, but navigating the maze of accounting firms out there and picking the right one might not be at the top of your mind when starting out.]]></description><link>https://www.xenaccounting.com/post/how-to-pick-an-accounting-firm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90627fbb9b5df795166bd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Cloud Accounting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8bda4d_35fd004abedd4b3bbc5b24286cf11dd2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Xen Accounting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implementing an Expense Reimbursement Policy for Your Canadian Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expense reimbursement policy is an important document that outlines the procedures and guidelines for employees to follow when seeking reimbursement for business-related expenses. 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In this article, we will provide some tips on how to start tax planning for your small business.]]></description><link>https://www.xenaccounting.com/post/how-to-start-tax-planning-for-your-small-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a906280bb9b5df795166bec</guid><category><![CDATA[Tax]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8bda4d_10e3b21e40574cd8a2efc59ca2d2fb0b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Xen Accounting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acquisition of Xen Accounting Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 19, 2022 Announcement  We are pleased to announce the management buyout of Xen Accounting, a leading cloud accounting firm from the Equiom Group.  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