<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Steadfast Bookkeeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steadfast Bookkeeping]]></description><link>https://www.steadfastbookkeeping.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.steadfastbookkeeping.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Bookkeeping Tips Every Small Business Owner Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staying on top of bookkeeping is key to keeping your business running smoothly and stress-free. Use these essential tips to organize your finances, save time, and avoid common pitfalls.  1. Separate Your Business and Personal Finances  Why: Mixing business and personal money causes confusion, tax headaches, and risk. How to: Open a business bank account and dedicated credit card. Pay yourself from the business account, never the other way around. Ensure every business expense is paid from...]]></description><link>https://www.steadfastbookkeeping.ca/post/essential-bookkeeping-tips-every-small-business-owner-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ace479b4d72865fb0155f7c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Qvdnr45CLUK.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L Fix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[QuickBooks vs. Xero: Which Is Better for Your Small Business in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing accounting software is not only about the monthly subscription. Your choice affects invoicing, bank reconciliations, GST/HST reporting, payroll, integrations, and how easily your bookkeeper can support you. For Canadian small businesses, QuickBooks Online and Xero are both capable cloud accounting platforms. Neither is automatically better for every business. Use this guide to compare the practical differences in 2026.  Quick answer: QuickBooks or Xero?  Choose QuickBooks Online if...]]></description><link>https://www.steadfastbookkeeping.ca/post/quickbooks-vs-xero-which-is-better-for-your-small-business-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac50d3f1db391e9a08170fa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:01:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/f956fEU0Gxl.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L Fix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Pay Yourself a Salary or Dividends? The Canadian Owner's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you own a Canadian corporation, deciding how to pay yourself is a year-round planning question: not just a year-end task. Should you take a salary? Receive dividends? Use both? The right answer depends on your cash needs, retirement plans, CPP goals, RRSP strategy, corporate income, and province. There is no single solution for every owner-manager. This guide explains the main trade-offs for Canadian incorporated small business owners. “The SBD is 19% of whichever of the following amounts...]]></description><link>https://www.steadfastbookkeeping.ca/post/should-you-pay-yourself-a-salary-or-dividends-the-canadian-owner-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab963efe3d6523193089fc2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:43:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/umiSJUrXqrW.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L Fix</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>