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Preparing Your Financials for a Business Loan or Investor: An Albertan Guide
Preparing Your Financials for a Business Loan or Investor: An Albertan Guide

Securing a business loan or attracting investors is an exciting step for any Alberta entrepreneur, but it requires careful financial preparation. Lenders and investors want to understand the health of....

Harvest Your Year-End Potential: Fall Budgeting & Tax Moves Every Business Owner Should Make
Harvest Your Year-End Potential: Fall Budgeting & Tax Moves Every Business Owner Should Make

As the leaves change, so should your financial strategy. Fall isn’t just about cooler weather and cozy nights, it’s also the perfect season to refresh your finances and prepare for....

How to Plan Your Business Budget for 2026 in a Volatile Economy
How to Plan Your Business Budget for 2026 in a Volatile Economy

Alberta’s economy is no stranger to rapid change. From fluctuating oil prices to shifting consumer spending patterns, Calgary businesses are facing a landscape where certainty is rare, and agility is....

Back-to-School, Back to Business: Financial Tips for Parents & Entrepreneurs
Back-to-School, Back to Business: Financial Tips for Parents & Entrepreneurs

As August winds down and the back-to-school buzz begins, many Alberta parents find themselves juggling more than just supply lists and lunch prep — especially those who also run a....

Starting a Business This Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know Financially
Starting a Business This Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know Financially

Summer often brings fresh motivation and new beginnings, and for many Canadians, that means finally launching that long-considered side hustle, freelance gig, or full-scale business. If you’ve recently started a....

What We’ve Learned in 2025 So Far: Key Business Trends You Can’t Ignore
What We’ve Learned in 2025 So Far: Key Business Trends You Can’t Ignore

As we head into the second half of 2025 (already?), it’s the perfect time to hit pause, reflect, and asses the biggest takeaways and lessons from 2025 so far. The....

How to Set Business Goals That Actually Drive Growth
How to Set Business Goals That Actually Drive Growth

It’s easy to say you want to “grow your business” or “make more money”, but if that’s where your goal-setting stops, you’re setting yourself up for confusion, not progress. At....

Hiring in 2025? Here’s What CRA Expects From You
Hiring in 2025? Here’s What CRA Expects From You

Hiring employees is an exciting milestone for any business. Whether you're expanding, bringing on seasonal help, or hiring your first staff member, it’s important to understand your obligations as an....

Financial Foundations: What to Do When You’re Starting a New Business
Financial Foundations: What to Do When You’re Starting a New Business

At ME Consulting Inc, we understand that launching a new business is both exciting and overwhelming. With a to-do list that feels never-ending, it's easy for financial planning to fall....

The Top 3 Grants and Funding Programs Available to Small Businesses in Alberta (2025 Edition)
The Top 3 Grants and Funding Programs Available to Small Businesses in Alberta (2025 Edition)

Small businesses form the foundation of Alberta’s economy, but accessing growth capital can often be a major challenge. Whether you're a start-up looking to scale, a family business modernizing operations,....