Ben Richmond

1 week ago | canadian-accountant.com | Ben Richmond

Ben Richmond is Managing Director, North America at Xero. THE accounting industry has evolved steadily over the last decade, undergoing somewhat of a quiet revolution that was accelerated by the global pandemic. While the profession is generally perceived as being slower to innovate — this is not necessarily the reality. Across Canada, and particularly over the past few years, firms are embracing new technologies and fine-tuning how to best serve their clients.

1 month ago | betakit.com | Ben Richmond

Canadian small business owners must take rapid action to protect their own interests, as new data from Xero reveals a widening gap between small business sales in the US and Canada, and a major disconnect in overall mood. Small business sales in Canada dropped more than two percent during the September quarter 2024, while south of the border, small business sales were up nearly one percent, according to the latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) report.

2 months ago | entrepreneur.com | Ben Richmond

With a new administration on the horizon, it's hard to ignore speculation around the impact of policy changes on small business owners — changes that can have mixed outcomes, both creating opportunities and introducing new challenges. While policies introduced by the government may open doors to new funding, tax incentives or support programs, they can also lead to uncertainty and potential obstacles, such as changes to tariffs or labor laws.

Nov 25, 2024 | betakit.com | Ben Richmond

The start of 2024 looked like a turning point for Canadian small businesses. In the first three months of the year, small businesses were doing notably better across three core metrics—sales growth, late payments, and time to be paid. The Bank of Canada had decided to start cutting interest rates in June, and it wasn’t unreasonable to expect a potential boost to consumer spending. Expectations for an economic rebound were growing.

Oct 31, 2024 | msn.com | Ben Richmond

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