Starting a small business in Ontario in 2026 is an exciting journey, but it’s one that requires solid financial planning and expert guidance. With the economy shifting, rising costs, and evolving tax rules, new entrepreneurs must be strategic about managing money, taxes, and financial risk from day one.
Managing money can feel overwhelming, but a home budget can bring clarity and control. A budget isn’t about restriction — it’s about creating a plan that helps you spend wisely, save consistently, and move toward your financial goals with confidence.
In Part 1, we covered the basics of capital assets, depreciation, and CCA. Now let’s take a closer look at how CCA works in practice, and the rules that can help small business owners in Ontario.
When you run a small business in Ontario, you’ll often need to buy long-term assets — equipment, furniture, vehicles, or even a building. These purchases are different from everyday expenses and must be tracked and reported carefully in your books.
That’s where capital assets and depreciation (or Capital Cost Allowance – CCA) come in.
As digital payments become the norm for small businesses across Canada, fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics. One growing threat is the fake Interac® e-Transfer deposit scam, where scammers send phishing emails or texts posing as legitimate payment notifications.
In today’s economic climate—with interest rates holding steady at elevated levels and inflation still impacting cash flow—small business owners are re-evaluating their savings strategies more than ever. One often-overlooked tool that can serve both personal and business-related financial goals is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
As Canadian home prices remain stubbornly high, more first-time buyers are turning to their parents for help with a down payment. According to recent data, nearly one in three first-time homebuyers in Canada receives financial support from family.
For many Canadians—especially in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and other high-priced markets—owning a home has become an increasingly difficult dream. A downturn in the housing market hasn't made homes more affordable; in fact, persistent economic uncertainty, high interest rates, and stringent mortgage stress tests have only widened the affordability gap.
