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Tax season is stressful for entrepreneurs, people who hate paperwork and ‘clutter bugs’ - but it doesn’t have to be. “Becoming an organizational whiz is a lot easier than you might think” claims Tana Plewes, Creative Analyst with the Discovery Centre for Entrepreneurship. “In just a couple of hours, start to finish, you can design a financial system that will alleviate stress, save time and actually ‘find’ money - not just at tax time but all year long. The greatest payoff for being organized is peace of mind that comes from knowing you’ve solved a recurring problem - once and for all”.

Many people make the costly mistake of cutting the wrong corners at tax time. “Being organized is a short-cut that pays dividends. It makes hiring a tax specialist an affordable option”. Money is lost when unqualified people are hired to ‘save money’ in tax processing fees. “People are unaware that thousands of dollars, sometimes tens of thousands, are lost due to scarcity thinking” says Plewes. “This is particularly true for new business owners when personal savings, assets and resources are used to research the business plan and launch the new venture. A tax specialist will navigate the Income Tax Act to squeeze every penny back into your pocket.

People fall into one of three broad categories when it comes to managing the paper work that clutters up our lives. According to Plewes, some over-analyze to create cumbersome procedures; others are resigned to a life of chaos and crisis. The third type swings radically from one extreme to the other depending on the circumstance. If you’re part of a team chances are you interact with one or more of these types every day.

The benefits of having an organized workplace are not limited to finance. Organization enhances retail merchandising, inventory control, production flow and staff training. It’s the foundation to team communication, operational efficiency, effective marketing and profitability. Start small by getting your paperwork under control. Soon you will discover your new financial system fits your busy lifestyle AND saves you money, time and frustration. Not only will you de-clutter your life and work environment (not to mention your head) you’ll be ready to go toe-to-toe with the ‘Tax Man’ to compete for your hard-earned dollars.

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