B.R.I.S.K. BOXES
Whether business is brisk... or you hope it will be, we can help
B.R.I.S.K. Boxes
What It Is
Starting a new business can be overwhelming! There are so many questions to answer, and it can be difficult to even know where to begin, let alone trying to get straight-forward answers.
Over the years, First Start has helped many of our clients get their businesses up and running, and helped them to set up a simple filing system so they can keep track of everything they need to keep control of their finances and be ready at tax time. Now this system is available to you!
Included:
- B.R.I.S.K. Box to keep everything together
- File box with pre-labeled file folders – no guessing about which expenses to claim!
- File pouch for your handbag or vehicle for keeping receipts while on the go
- Mileage log to track business travel
- USB Drive with fully-developed spreadsheet for tracking revenues, expenses, GST, and bank balance (works with Excel or Open Office, a free software program)
- Detailed instruction manual with step-by-step instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions section with information on starting a business including setup, GST, licensing, and more.
Spreadsheet Only
First Start Planning is run and owned by Heather Lyon, who has extensive background in the training and business service areas. Heather has completed courses at the University of Calgary in Business Management, Accounting, Marketing and Business Communication.
Self-Employment Kit
First Start Planning started as solely bookkeeping, collections, and office management consulting. Over the years, in response to growing demand, First Start has expanded to delivering workshops in a variety of areas including business, personal, and community development.
Small Business Kit
First Start Planning has helped many of our clients get their businesses up and running, and helped them to set up a simple filing system so they can keep track of everything they need to keep control of their finances and be ready at tax time. Now this system is available to you!
Questions About Our Services?
Current & Previous Clients
- Aurora College, Northwest Territories
- Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat
- Red Deer College, Red Deer
- Design Quarry Graphic Artists
- Slave Lake Laser & Hair Salon
- D L Services Ltd. (Arctic Esso)
- LUE-42 Enterprises
- Harmony By Design
- North Fork Controls
- Tru-Temp Electric
- Lime Design Inc.
- Sierra Vacuum Services
- On The Mend Medical Supplies
- The Prairie Creek Inn
- Originals on Mackenzie
- Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation
- Rocky Wildwood Investment Services Ltd.
- Slave Lake Laser & Hair Salon
- G.L.J. Technical Services Ltd.
- Northwest Territories Housing Corp.
- Great Northern Arts Festival Society
- Inuvik Youth Centre
- Northern Lakes College – Slave Lake Campus
- Inuvik Justice Committee