Vistance Capital Advisory

06/02/2026

Are you unintentionally training clients to pay you late?

Entrepreneurs make this mistake over and over again: treating accounts receivable like an accounting function; in actuality, collections should be a leadership function.

Weak follow-up, unclear expectations, inconsistent billing, and passive communication can send the message that late payments are acceptable.

And over time, clients start acting accordingly. The problem?

Accounts receivable is the lifeblood of a business. If cash gets trapped in unpaid invoices... you know all how stressful that is.

That’s why we’re launching this new video series:

🔐 Get Paid Faster: The 5 Keys to Accounts Receivable

This video is Key #1:
Collections Is Leadership.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll also cover:
🔑 Relationship management
🔑 Billing accuracy & frequency
🔑 Vendor/AP cycles
🔑 Milestone-based billing

Each episode unlocks another key.

Follow along as we work toward unlocking the full vault. 🔓

To be continued... Check back on Thursday for Key number 2.

05/29/2026

One of the biggest sources of stress for small businesses right now:
Getting Paid.

The revenue looks great on paper, but the money is trapped in accounts receivable; it's like a safe, but you can't find the right keys to open it.

That metaphor is a segue to announcing our new video series that starts this Tuesday:
📹Get Paid Faster: Unlocking the 5 Keys to Accounts Receivable.

In this series, Daryl Ching breaks down 5 practical strategies businesses can use to improve collections, strengthen cash flow, and get paid faster.

Because collections is not just accounting.
It’s leadership.
It’s communication.
It’s process.

And ultimately, it’s cash flow.

Each episode will unlock one key.
The final episode unlocks the vault. 🔐
First episode drops Tuesday, June 2.

05/26/2026

Why are entrepreneurs so stressed out right now?

After two weeks on the road delivering his “Financials Tell Stories” presentation and speaking with business owners across Canada, Daryl Ching noticed one issue being brought up over and over again.

Getting paid.

In this video, Daryl breaks down one of the biggest sources of stress affecting growing businesses right now.

And this is only the beginning.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be sharing more conversations and practical tips around accounts receivable, collections, and GETTING PAID FASTER.

Because accounts receivable is not just an accounting issue. It is the lifeblood of the business.

05/21/2026

One of the biggest strengths of entrepreneurs can also become one of their biggest blind spots.
•Growth is exciting.
•Momentum feels good.
•Opportunities keep appearing.

So the business keeps pushing forward. But underneath the surface, margins can quietly shrink, cash flow can tighten, and operational pressure can start building long before the problems become obvious.

That’s the danger of making business decisions without true financial visibility.
☑️Proactive accounting helps business owners see what’s next...before it becomes a problem.

📝We recently wrote a blog, breaking down why growing businesses suddenly run into cash flow problems, even when revenue is increasing. We also go into more detail about...what is this thing we call proactive accounting?

Learn more here:
🔗https://vistanceaccounting.com/why-growing-businesses-suddenly-run-into-cash-flow-problems/

05/19/2026

What is the fatal flaw of entrepreneurs? That is the ultimate question at the centre of the best video we’ve ever made...or our worst. You be the judge.

It started with a simple accounting metaphor and somehow it turned into a short cinematic entrepreneur adventure, but also a cautionary tale about the financial problems entrepreneurs quietly struggle with every day. The kinds of stories accountants see all the time, and want to help you avoid.

To the entrepreneurs pouring your blood, sweat and tears into your business. This one's for you. Running a small business is hard, but thank you for doing it.



Music Credit: purple-planet.com

05/14/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in business: The belief that revenue growth automatically means your business is financially healthy.

We’ve seen businesses grow rapidly while unknowingly becoming less profitable with every new sale. The problem is that many businesses are making major decisions without true financial visibility.

Traditional accounting is often reactive in nature. It identifies problems only after they’ve already started impacting the business.

By the time owners realize margins are shrinking or cash flow is deteriorating, their options become much more limited.

That’s where Proactive Accounting comes in: a forward-looking approach focused on helping business owners make better decisions... before financial issues become serious problems.

Instead of hearing from your accountant once a year, proactive accounting creates an ongoing partnership focused on helping the business move in the right direction financially.

We recently wrote a blog on why growing businesses suddenly run into cash flow problems, and how proactive accounting can be the difference maker:
📝https://vistanceaccounting.com/why-growing-businesses-suddenly-run-into-cash-flow-problems/

Growing revenue but struggling with cash flow? Learn how proactive accounting helps businesses avoid hidden financial problems.

05/12/2026

Daryl Ching is currently in Ottawa speaking with groups of CEO's as part of his “Financials Tell Stories” presentation series through TEC Canada, before heading to Moncton later this week. Here's a quick video update from the road.

Daryl’s goal is to help CEOs learn how to read between the lines on their financial statements and better understand the story their numbers are telling them.

Through these conversations, he’s hearing firsthand about the challenges entrepreneurs are facing today... from profitability and cash flow pressures to growth and operational issues.

Helping entrepreneurs understand the story behind their numbers has always been at the heart of what we do at Vistance Accounting. Stay tuned for more video updates.

05/07/2026

Is there a season that's worse than winter? Yes. It's called tax season.
And every year, when it’s finally over…Entrepreneurs make the same promises:
“We won’t leave everything until year-end again.”
“We’ll actually plan ahead next year.”

Just like New Year's resolutions, they get broken. Look, we get it. Running a small business often feels like keeping your head above water. Things move fast. Priorities shift. And important things quietly gets pushed aside.

But some promises are worth keeping, not just for the health of your business...but also your own peace of mind.

So we tried something a little different with this one. 🎥 We turned the resolutions entrepreneurs make after tax season into a short video, spanning many different industries. Some of what you see may feel very familiar.

Which one have you said before?

If any of this felt familiar, there’s a good chance we’ve seen it in your industry too. See how we help different industries stay ahead of these problems year-round:
🔗 https://vistanceaccounting.com/industries/



Music Credit: purple-planet.com

05/05/2026

Tax season doesn’t create problems in your business… it exposes them.
Here are the Top 10 Things Entrepreneurs Realize Right After Tax Season

1. The tax bill wasn’t really the problem
It was everything that led up to it.

2. Profit doesn’t mean cash is available
And that gap shows up fast at tax time.

3. Waiting until year-end limits your options
By then, most decisions are already locked in.

4. Your financials should never feel confusing
If they are, you’re operating without clarity.

5. “We’ll deal with it later” gets expensive
Especially when “later” becomes tax season.

6. Your accountant can only react to what they see
And if they only see it once a year, that’s the problem.

7. Growth makes everything more complex
More revenue doesn’t mean fewer problems.

8. You should have known what was coming
Surprises usually mean something was missing during the year.

9. You need better visibility...not just better filing
Compliance isn’t the same as understanding your business.

10. This shouldn’t happen again
And next year starts getting fixed now.

Which one hit the hardest for you this year?

The real shift happens when you stop reacting… and start planning.
With that said, check back on Thursday for Part 2 of tax season postmortem.

04/30/2026

“Wait… I owe how much in taxes?”
If you’ve said that after year-end, you’re not alone. It often happens after a strong year.

Revenue is up. You invested in growth. Things feel like they’re working.
😱Then the tax bill shows up. This isn’t bad luck.

It’s what happens when tax planning is treated like a once-a-year task instead of something managed throughout the year.

If you saw our 🎥Bad Accountant skit on the “year-end surprise” which we released 2 days ago on our Linkedin… this is exactly what we were talking about.

The good news? It’s one of the most preventable problems in business.
With a PROACTIVE APPROACH, you can:
• estimate taxes throughout the year
• set aside cash consistently
• make decisions with full visibility

We broke it all down in our latest blog: How to Avoid the Year-End Tax Surprise

🔗https://vistanceaccounting.com/how-to-avoid-the-year-end-tax-surprise-as-a-small-business-owner/

Are you planning for your tax bill… or reacting to it?

Learn how to avoid a year-end tax surprise with proactive planning, better cash flow management, and real-time financial insight.