Business Resources
Tools I actually use
The honest stack behind two Canadian businesses โ banking, payments, selling, and the apps that save me hours.
The actual stack I use to run two Canadian businesses โ banking, payments, selling, and staying organised. Some are referral links (noted below each), and I only list tools I genuinely use.
Venn
Modern Canadian business banking built for small founders โ multi-currency, low fees, and a clean app. It is my main business account.
Explore Venn Business Banking →Read my honest reviewReferral link ยท bonus may applyWise
How I pay overseas suppliers at the real mid-market exchange rate with a clear, upfront fee โ no hidden bank markup.
See Wise Business →Read my honest reviewReferral link ยท bonus may applyEQ Bank
A high-interest home for my tax reserve and savings, with no monthly fees. It keeps money I owe the CRA separate and earning.
Open an EQ Bank Account →Read my honest reviewReferral link ยท bonus may applyWealthsimple
Where I invest a slice of business profit for the long term โ simple enough for a founder, not a finance pro.
Start with Wealthsimple →Read my honest reviewReferral link ยท bonus may applyShopify
Both of my product stores run on Shopify โ reliable checkout, easy setup, and it scales as you grow.
Start a Shopify Store →Read my honest reviewReferral link ยท bonus may applyGoogle Workspace
Professional email on your own domain, plus Docs, Sheets and Drive โ how I keep the business organised.
Set Up Google Workspace →Metricool
Scheduling and analytics for social media in one place โ how I plan and track content without living in every app.
Try Metricool →Affiliate disclosure: some links above are referral links. If you sign up through one I may earn a small bonus (often you get one too) at no extra cost, and I only recommend tools I actually use. See my full disclosure.
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