Your $1M+ Business Deserves Better Than 3AM Tax Worries

It's 3 AM. You're staring at the ceiling, thinking about year-end taxes, wondering about dividends, and realizing your books are still eight months behind. You shouldn't have to face this dragon alone – and this year, you don't have to.

The clock is ticking:

  • January 15th, 2025 (8 weeks away): 2024 payroll remittance deadline - While it's too late for us to help new clients with 2024 bonuses, this is a wake-up call. Let's make sure you're not in this position next year.

  • February 28th, 2025 (14 weeks away): T4s due and dividend filing deadline - We still have time to help with this!

  • March 3rd, 2025 (14.5 weeks away): Last chance for 2024 RRSP contributions

  • April 30th, 2025 (23 weeks away): Personal tax returns due

Starting now means you'll be ready for everything after January, plus you'll never face year-end bonus stress again.

A Tale of Two Year-Ends

Meet Sarah. She's not a real person, but her story might feel familiar. Sarah runs a creative agency making around $2.2M a year. Last December, she wanted to pay herself and her team year-end bonuses.

Simple enough, right?

Then reality hit:

  • Her books were eight months behind

  • Her bookkeeper was overwhelmed

  • Her tax accountant needed current numbers to advise on bonus vs. dividend options

  • She had no idea what her business could actually afford

"I ended up just guessing," Sarah says. "I was too scared to pay out big bonuses without knowing our true position. Later, I found out we could have afforded $22,000 more in strategic compensation. That's a senior designer's signing bonus right there – or my own year-end reward for all the hard work. Instead, I paid more in taxes than I needed to."

The Gap No One Talks About

Does this sound familiar?

  • You're running a $1M+ business but your financial support hasn't kept up

  • You have a bookkeeper, but somehow the books are still behind

  • You have an accountant, but you only hear from them at tax time

  • You're successful enough that you need more support, but nobody's stepped up

  • You want someone who's actually interested in your business decisions, not just the numbers

  • You're tired of feeling like you're bothering people with questions

First Things First: Let's Get You Back to Solid Ground

Running a $1M+ business on 8-month-old numbers is like trying to drive using only your rearview mirror. Before we can slay any tax-season dragons, we need to get your books current.

Here's what that looks like:

  • First 30 days: Focused catch-up of your bookkeeping (our specialty!)

  • Next 30 days: Clean, clear numbers that actually tell you where your business stands

  • After that: We can start climbing the mountain together - tax planning, dividend strategies, and future-proofing your cash flow and profit

Think of it like building a house - we need to pour the foundation before we can work on the rest. The good news? You've got a partner who's done this hundreds of times. We'll roll up our sleeves right beside you and get those books sorted out, step by step.

No more flying blind. No more guessing games. Just clear numbers you can count on.

The Domino Effect You Can't Afford

When your books are behind, it triggers a cascade of missed opportunities:

By January 15th (8 weeks away):

  • Miss the chance for 2024 bonuses

  • Pay more tax than necessary on your compensation

  • Start 2025 still behind on your books

By February 28th (14 weeks away):

  • Miss dividend optimization opportunities

  • Risk penalties on late filings

  • Still playing catch-up instead of planning ahead

By March 3rd (14.5 weeks away):

  • Miss RRSP contribution opportunities

  • Lose tax deductions for 2024

  • Feel rushed into last-minute decisions

By April 30th (23 weeks away):

  • Face personal tax filing stress

  • Miss tax planning opportunities

  • Risk paying more than necessary

What "Good" Looks Like With a Financial Ally in Your Corner

Imagine having a financial champion beside you:

  • Someone watching your back year-round, not just at tax time

  • A partner who spots opportunities before they slip away

  • A team that stands between you and financial surprises

  • Experts who translate confusing tax talk into plain English

When your accountant calls about planning, you'll pull up your dashboard and in 5 minutes, you:

  • See exactly how much profit you've made

  • Know what you can afford for dividends

  • Understand your tax implications

  • Make confident decisions about your cash flow

Together, We've Got This

Remember: Tax season is just a season. With the right partner by your side, it doesn't have to be a nightmare. We're here to help you:

  • Tackle those overwhelming numbers

  • Conquer the compliance mountain

  • Transform tax time from dreaded enemy to manageable milestone

  • Turn financial stress into financial success

Your Next Steps

  1. This Week (By November 28th):

    • Book a call to assess your situation

    • Gather any financial documents you can find

    • Start the catch-up process while there's still time for dividends and tax planning

  2. Next 2-3 Weeks (By December 12th):

    • Begin getting your books current

    • Start understanding your dividend options

    • Begin tax planning conversations with your tax accountant

  3. Before Holiday Break:

    • Have a clear picture of your current profit and cash position

    • Understand your dividend and tax optimization options

    • Set up systems to prevent future year-end scrambles

When to Call Us

You need to talk to us NOW if:

  • Your books are more than 2 months behind

  • You're tired of facing tax season alone

  • You're not sure what you can afford to pay yourself

  • You want more than just basic bookkeeping

  • You're ready for a financial team that grows with you

What We'll Do Together

We're not just service providers - we're your experienced guides on this financial journey. Think of us as the guide who knows every step of the mountain:

  • We know the path because we've walked it hundreds of times

  • We carry the heavy lifting of daily financial tasks

  • We point out opportunities you might have missed

  • We keep you safe from common pitfalls

  • We celebrate the view from the top together

No judgment. No shame. Just experienced guidance and support.

Limited Availability

We've got 7 spots available for bookkeeping catch-ups before the winter break. Don't let another year start with outdated books - grab your spot today.

The Bottom Line

You've built a successful $1M+ business – you deserve a financial team that matches your success. While we can't help with 2024 bonuses at this point, we can make sure you never face another tax season unprepared.

Ready to start the journey together?

P.S. If you're thinking "I'll deal with this next month," remember: The sooner we start, the more opportunities we'll have to optimize your tax position and set you up for a stress-free 2025. Let's make this your last 3 AM worry session about taxes.

Jacinthe Koddo | Propela Co-Founder

Jacinthe knows firsthand what it's like to build a successful business while wrestling with financial uncertainty. As a serial entrepreneur who has launched and scaled multiple businesses, she's lived the journey from ambitious founder to confident business owner. Today, she's a Fractional CFO who helps service-based businesses evolve beyond basic bookkeeping to achieve true financial clarity. When she's not guiding clients to better financial decisions and peaceful nights of sleep, she's advocating for entrepreneurs to pay themselves what they deserve. Her superpower? Translating complex financial concepts into clear action steps that busy business owners can actually use.

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