SBSC Ventures Inc.

06/01/2026

Minimum wage in B.C. increased again on June 1, now rising to $18.25 per hour. This year's increase is tied to inflation, following the province's move to automatic annual adjustments.

For employers, it's a good reminder to review:
• Payroll rates
• Salaried employee equivalents
• Vacation pay calculations
• Pricing and budgeting for the remainder of the year

Small changes in hourly wages can have a bigger impact than expected when multiplied across a full team.

If you haven't reviewed your payroll setup recently, now is a good time to make sure everything is up to date.

05/06/2026

📋 Confession: I’m a bit of a census nerd.

I’ve already been reading about the upcoming 2026 Census, and honestly… I find this stuff fascinating.

The census shapes so much more than people realize — everything from community funding and housing needs to healthcare, schools, infrastructure, and business planning.

As someone who works in tax and bookkeeping, I also appreciate how much good data matters. Accurate information helps governments, businesses, and communities make better decisions.

Plus there’s just something interesting about watching how communities grow and change over time.

Please tell me I’m not the only one who actually looks forward to census data 😅

04/23/2026

Did you know… if you have celiac disease, you may be able to claim the extra cost of gluten-free food on your taxes?

The CRA allows you to claim the difference in cost between regular and gluten-free products as a medical expense.

For example:
If regular bread is $3 and gluten-free bread is $6, you can claim the $3 difference.

To do this, you’ll need:
• a note from a medical practitioner confirming the diagnosis
• your receipts
• a summary of your purchases

It does take some record keeping, but over the year it can add up.

It’s one of those things many people don’t realize and something that can make a difference later.

04/21/2026

Some tips for keeping your small business compliant all year, not just in April.

Tax season stress starts long before April. Sheri from SBSC Ventures breaks down what small business owners should track all year to make filing easier.

04/10/2026

Tax season is underway.

If you haven’t started gathering your documents yet, now’s the time. Reach out if you need help getting organized.

04/02/2026

The countdown is starting. Do you have everything ready?

T4, T4A, T5 — not sure which tax slips to expect? Sheri from SBSC Ventures breaks down every Canadian tax slip and what to do if one doesn't arrive.

03/30/2026

Did you know your pharmacist can print a list of your prescriptions for the year?

It's a simple process that can make record-keeping much easier. Plus, it keeps your personal medical history private.

One of those small things that can make a huge difference.

03/24/2026

What does your receipt-keeping system look like?

We all have to admit the shoebox is the easiest in the moment.

That pile of receipts is not going to sort itself. Sheri from SBSC Ventures shows you how to organize your tax receipts in 30 minutes

03/18/2026

Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful if you’re prepared.

This blog breaks down exactly what to gather and how to get ahead.

https://sbsc-inc.ca/how-to-prepare-for-your-tax-appointment-and-get-the-most-value-from-it/

Not sure what to bring to your tax appointment? Sheri from SBSC Ventures walks you through exactly how to prepare

03/05/2026

Do you agree or disagree with the report published by Xero Small Business Insights stating BC small businesses have suffered the worst sales decline in Canada?

"Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia says that small businesses are facing rising operating costs, declining consumer spending and ongoing public safety challenges."

Full article in comments.