🧾 Bench Bulletin: February Edition

Your monthly digest of all things small business. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 20220201_MonthlyLifecycleNewsletter_HeroImage_Final.png With the IRS accepting tax returns as of January 24, 2022, tax season is now well underway. Take a break from the flurry of forms with our tips on deduction tracking, profits, and more. [2022020_MonthlyLifecycleNewsletter_Article1_Final.png]() The road to profitability Just started a business and wondering when you'll be in the green? The short answer: it depends. But there are some tells! Our guide covers why some businesses see profits sooner than others, how to measure profitability, and strategies to help you get there faster. [Get the guide]() [20220201_MonthlyLifecycleNewsletter_Article2_Final.png]() Track deductions like a pro One of the simplest ways to reduce your tax bill is to ensure you're claiming all of the deductions available. But as a busy small business owner, it can be difficult to know what deductions are relevant to you. Enter our big list of small business tax deductions. [Start calculating]() [20220201_MonthlyLifecycleNewsletter_Article3_Final.png]() Become MBE certified Are you a minority business owner? Becoming certified as a Minority Business Enterprise may allow your company access to grants (and tax-saving opportunities). We show you how MBEs work, how to get certified, and how to get the best value from MBE certification. [Get started]() [FB group_banner_op2.png]() [Resources_icon-left.png]() Small business resources Get free hands-on bookkeeping guides, tax checklists, and expert-tested templates to help you do your own accounting. [Get Started >]() [CALL TO ACTION]() [Get in touch_icon-left.png]() Get in touch with the team Want to learn more about Bench? Book a free call, and we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of bookkeeping and small business finance. [Book a Call >]() [CALL TO ACTION]() [DEI_icon-left.png]() Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Bench We’re committed to the ongoing work of becoming an anti-oppressive company. Visit our dedicated DEI space to access free resources. [Learn More >]() [CALL TO ACTION]() [1 (888) 760 1940]() [help@bench.co]() © Bench 2011-2022 545 Robson St Suite 200, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1A6 [Terms of Service]() [Privacy Policy]() You received this because you've subscribed to our newsletter. Click [here]() to unsubscribe