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Chez Zenbooks, on accompagne des PME partout au Canada. Et une réalité revient constamment : les propriétaires d'entrepr...
02/19/2026

Chez Zenbooks, on accompagne des PME partout au Canada. Et une réalité revient constamment : les propriétaires d'entreprise manquent de visibilité sur leur santé financière, pas de talent pour gérer leur entreprise.

Un entrepreneur québécois sur trois éprouve des difficultés à gérer ses flux de trésorerie. Ce n'est pas une surprise pour nous. C'est ce qu'on voit chaque semaine.

C'est pourquoi on suit de près le dossier de la finance ouverte. Le cadre fédéral d'open banking entre en vigueur en 2026, mais pour qu'il soit utile aux PME, il faut aller plus loin que les seules données bancaires. Les factures, la paie, les comptes clients, les taxes, c'est là que se trouve la vraie image financière d'une petite entreprise.

Notre cofondateur Eric Saumure propose dans Le Devoir que Montréal serve de terrain pilote pour tester ce modèle. Une idée ancrée dans ce qu'on observe chaque jour avec nos clients.

Le lien est dans les commentaires.

Canada's $30,000 GST/HST threshold was set when fax machines were standard business equipment.Let that sink in.82% of Ca...
02/16/2026

Canada's $30,000 GST/HST threshold was set when fax machines were standard business equipment.
Let that sink in.

82% of Canadian micro-businesses do their own bookkeeping.

No finance team. No accountant on retainer. Just the business owner.

At 11 PM on a Tuesday.

On Saturday mornings that should be with their kids.
Here's what nobody's saying: compliance obligations don't scale down. A $35,000 business faces the same GST/HST complexity as a $350,000 one.

Same forms. Same deadlines. Same % penalties for getting it wrong.

Our 2023 study showed 8 out of 10 micro-business owners handle their books personally. These aren't theoretical administrative tasks, they're hours stolen from building the actual business.

In Canadian Accountant, Albert Park, CPA, CA, CPA (IL), MTax and Eric Saumure, CPA, CA break down why a threshold designed for the 1990s might be crushing the businesses it was meant to protect.

This isn't about whether GST/HST should exist.
It's about whether the line we drew 30+ years ago still makes sense.

Administrative design either enables or suffocates small businesses.

Full article linked below. 👇

02/09/2026

Stop Hustling from Fear: Unlock True Motivation

Annika Friesen (Annika Friesen Coaching & Consulting) and Eric Saumure (Zenbooks)

Find the full episode of Small Business | Big Insights Podcast on major platforms: https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

02/06/2026

Growth Through Clarity: The Power of Slowing Down

Annika Friesen (Annika Friesen Coaching & Consulting) and Eric Saumure (Zenbooks)

Find the full episode of Small Business | Big Insights Podcast on major platforms: https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

02/06/2026

Does growth really have to mean more hustle?

In this episode, we challenge one of the most common beliefs small business owners hold: that scaling requires longer hours and more intensity. Instead, we talk about why clarity, not hustle, is what actually drives sustainable growth.

We explore what it means to define success on your own terms, how unclear goals can quietly lead to burnout, and why so many business owners hit a plateau even though they are working incredibly hard. The conversation also dives into the leadership habit that often predicts whether a business will stall, the difficulty of letting go, and how strategic hiring, outsourcing, or systems can unlock the next level of growth.

If you are tired of running on the hamster wheel and want to build a business that grows with intention, this episode is for you.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

02/04/2026

The Leadership Habit That Prevents Business Plateaus

Annika Friesen (Annika Friesen Coaching & Consulting) and Eric Saumure (Zenbooks)

Find the full episode of Small Business | Big Insights Podcast on major platforms: https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

02/04/2026

What actually makes someone a great leader?

In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful question that can completely shift how you see yourself as a leader. When you think back on your career, the people who made the biggest impact were rarely the ones with the biggest titles. They were the ones who earned trust, created clarity, and made others feel seen and supported.

We talk about the difference between managing and leading, why respect has to be earned, and how great leaders create environments where people can grow. The conversation also connects leadership to burnout, ambition, and decision making. When ambition is driven by fear or scarcity, it shows up differently than when it is fueled by passion and long term vision.

If you are a business owner, executive, or team leader who wants to lead better, make clearer decisions, and build something sustainable, this episode will give you a lot to reflect on.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

02/02/2026

Burnout is not a badge of honour.

In this episode, we unpack why hustle culture quietly hurts business owners more than it helps. Burnout is not just being tired. It impacts decision making, judgment, focus, and how you show up for your clients and your team. In many ways, operating from burnout is like working impaired, and most of us would never choose that on purpose.

We talk about the real cost of burnout, why so many high achievers hit a breaking point before they change, and how ignoring your body’s signals can lead to long recovery times. We also dig into what actually drives overwork, from fear and ego to the need for external validation, and why boundaries matter if you want long term success, not short term survival.

If you are building a business and feeling stretched thin, this conversation will resonate. It might even help you rethink how you define productivity and success.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

02/02/2026

Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Discover Your Inner Qualities

Annika Friesen (Annika Friesen Coaching & Consulting) and Eric Saumure (Zenbooks)

Find the full episode of Small Business | Big Insights Podcast on major platforms: https://linktr.ee/smallbusinessbiginsights

Honest question for business owners:Could you answer these confidently without opening your accounting software?- Which ...
02/02/2026

Honest question for business owners:

Could you answer these confidently without opening your accounting software?

- Which service or product has the best margin?
- How many months of cash runway do you really have?
- Which tax decisions you’ll make before year-end?

If yes, you’re ahead of most.
If not, you’re normal.

We built a quick Financial Clarity Assessment to help owners see where they stand. It’s not a quiz. It’s a diagnostic.

25 questions.

~2 minutes.

Anonymous. No email. Just insight.

https://financial-clarity.scoreapp.com/questions

Founders, now that 2026 is officially here, it is a good time to reset.Join us for a live webinar on January 20th from 1...
01/08/2026

Founders, now that 2026 is officially here, it is a good time to reset.

Join us for a live webinar on January 20th from 1 to 2 pm EST where we will break down how to tighten your books and unlock bigger SR&ED opportunities in the year ahead.

What you will learn:
• How to clean up your financials before year end
• Common SR&ED mistakes that cost founders money
• Practical steps to maximize credits going into 2026

Hosted by Zenbooks and GrowWise Partners.

Save your seat today.

Register now 👇

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6717652917696/WN_8JogkFepRy2Z7tHxALH0_A #/registration

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