Business Modelling & Start-up Support

Building Financial Models for New or Existing Businesses

A strong financial model is the backbone of smart business decisions. Whether you're launching a new venture or managing an established company, a well-structured model provides the insight you need to plan, budget, and grow with clarity. Our professional service for building financial models equips you with a powerful tool that reflects your real-world operations and supports future projections with accuracy

We begin by understanding your business goals, industry, and revenue streams. This foundation allows us to build customized models that simulate various financial scenarios—projecting income, expenses, profit margins, working capital needs, and long-term sustainability. Whether you operate a service-based business, e-commerce platform, retail store, or manufacturing company, we tailor the model to your specific operational metrics and market behavior.

Our financial models typically include detailed profit and loss forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements over monthly, quarterly, and annual periods. These are dynamic, interactive tools—built in Excel or cloud-based platforms—that allow you to adjust assumptions such as pricing, sales volume, cost of goods sold (COGS), and overhead expenses. You can instantly see how changes in key inputs affect your financial outlook, helping you make proactive decisions.

We also integrate performance indicators such as EBITDA, gross margins, customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), and burn rate to help you measure profitability and capital efficiency. For startups and investors, we model funding requirements, equity dilution, and break-even timelines, ensuring you're well-prepared for fundraising discussions or due diligence processes.

For existing businesses, financial modeling supports strategic planning, new product launches, pricing strategies, and cost optimization. If you're evaluating a business expansion, acquisition, or capital investment, our model allows you to test different paths and select the most profitable one.

Our team ensures that your model is not only technically accurate but also clear and presentation-ready. Whether it's for internal planning, bank loan applications, or investor meetings, we build dashboards and summaries that communicate key financial takeaways at a glance.

With a robust financial model, you're not relying on guesswork—you’re making data-driven decisions with confidence. Let us help you create a financial roadmap that adapts with your business and supports your journey from vision to execution.

Startup Financial Planning and Forecasting

Launching a startup comes with big ideas, high hopes—and serious financial planning needs. Without a strong financial foundation, even the most promising ventures can run into trouble. Our startup financial planning and forecasting service helps early-stage businesses understand their financial position, manage resources wisely, and project their path to growth with confidence. We provide the tools and insight you need to turn your vision into a financially sustainable business.

We begin by identifying your startup’s key revenue streams, cost structure, and funding goals. Whether you're pre-revenue or just beginning to scale, we help you understand your cash requirements for the next 12 to 36 months. We create comprehensive financial forecasts that include projected income statements, cash flow analysis, and balance sheets—structured in a way that’s clear and easy to present to investors, banks, or grant committees.

Forecasting isn’t just about numbers—it’s about telling your financial story. We work with you to define the assumptions behind your projections: customer acquisition rates, pricing models, product rollout timelines, marketing budgets, and fixed/variable expenses. These inputs form the backbone of your forecast and give you a dynamic roadmap to evaluate performance, track burn rate, and determine funding milestones.

Our planning also includes helping you structure your initial operating budget. From staffing costs and marketing spend to software subscriptions and inventory, we ensure that your plan accounts for every dollar needed to sustain and grow the business. If you’re bootstrapping, seeking venture capital, or applying for government grants, we tailor your financial documents accordingly.

We integrate your forecasts with tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or financial software to help you easily update and refine them over time. For first-time founders, we offer guidance on setting up systems to monitor actual performance against forecasted goals—helping you make adjustments early and stay financially on track.

Investors and lenders expect more than enthusiasm—they want to see that you’ve done the financial homework. With a professional financial plan in hand, you gain credibility and demonstrate that your business idea is not only viable but scalable.

Let us help you take the guesswork out of startup finance. With the right plan, you can approach the market with focus, attract the right partners, and move toward sustainable growth.

Break-even Analysis and ROI Calculations

Understanding your break-even point and expected return on investment (ROI) is essential to making smart business decisions. These financial metrics reveal how much you need to earn before covering your costs and how profitable your investments are over time. Whether you're launching a new product, expanding operations, or evaluating marketing campaigns, our break-even analysis and ROI calculation service helps you assess financial risk, validate pricing strategies, and allocate capital more effectively.

We begin with a detailed review of your cost structure—categorizing fixed expenses like rent, salaries, and software, and variable costs such as raw materials, packaging, or commission fees. Using this data, we calculate your break-even point, which tells you exactly how many units you need to sell or how much revenue you need to generate to cover all your expenses. This analysis is essential for pricing decisions, financial planning, and setting realistic sales targets.

For startups or product-based businesses, break-even analysis provides visibility into how long it may take to achieve profitability. It also highlights how different pricing models, cost-saving strategies, or sales volume changes impact your ability to reach that critical financial milestone. For service-based businesses, we adjust the model to reflect billable hours, project fees, or subscription models.

Beyond break-even, we perform ROI calculations to evaluate the financial return on your investments—whether in equipment, marketing, technology, or staffing. We measure expected returns over time and compare them to initial costs to help you determine whether an investment is worthwhile. These calculations are especially valuable when you're considering multiple options and want to prioritize those with the strongest return potential.

Our team presents these insights in easy-to-understand dashboards or reports, with visual break-even charts and ROI summaries that support internal strategy discussions or external stakeholder presentations. Whether you're preparing for a pitch, applying for funding, or simply building a solid internal case, we ensure your numbers are clear, compelling, and defensible.

With our support, break-even and ROI analysis become more than theoretical—they become practical tools to guide your next business move. By knowing when you’ll become profitable and how your investments pay off, you can plan growth more confidently and avoid costly missteps.

Advising on Business Structure (Sole Proprietorship vs. Incorporation)

Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make as an entrepreneur. The structure you select—sole proprietorship or incorporation—affects everything from your tax obligations and liability exposure to your ability to raise capital and scale operations. Our expert advisory service helps you evaluate both options based on your current situation, long-term goals, and the legal and financial implications of each.

We begin by understanding your business type, industry, projected revenue, and personal financial situation. For many new entrepreneurs, a sole proprietorship offers simplicity and low cost. It’s easy to set up and maintain, and income is reported directly on your personal tax return. However, this structure also comes with unlimited personal liability—meaning your personal assets could be at risk if the business incurs debts or legal claims.

On the other hand, incorporation offers legal separation between you and your business. It can provide tax advantages, allow for income splitting, and improve your business’s credibility with lenders and investors. It also limits your personal liability, which becomes increasingly important as your operations grow and risks increase. However, incorporation comes with additional administrative responsibilities and compliance requirements, such as maintaining corporate records and filing separate tax returns (T2).

We help you weigh the pros and cons of each option based on factors like income level, business risk, potential for growth, and succession planning. For example, if your business is expected to reinvest profits or attract investors, incorporation may offer greater flexibility. If your venture is small, low-risk, or in its early test phase, a sole proprietorship might be the best place to start.

Our advisory process includes detailed tax comparisons, legal considerations, and administrative obligations for each structure. We also assist with the actual registration process—whether that’s filing a Master Business License for a sole proprietorship or incorporating federally or provincially. We’ll ensure you meet all local and industry-specific requirements for a smooth launch or transition.

With professional guidance, you can move forward with confidence, knowing that your chosen structure supports both your short-term operations and long-term goals. We simplify the complexity, so you can focus on what matters most—building and growing your business with a strong foundation.

Preparing Financials for Loan Applications or Investor Presentations

Securing funding—whether from a bank, government program, or private investor—requires more than a great business idea. It demands clear, credible, and well-organized financial documentation. Our service for preparing financials for loan applications and investor presentations ensures your financials meet the exact standards lenders and investors expect, giving your business the best chance of approval and support.

We begin by understanding your funding goals—how much capital you’re seeking, how it will be used, and what terms or expectations are attached. From there, we build a complete financial package tailored to the type of financing you’re applying for. For loan applications, we create structured financial statements that include up-to-date balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow forecasts, and debt servicing ratios. These are formatted to match bank requirements and demonstrate your business’s capacity to manage borrowed funds and repay on time.

For investor presentations, we go beyond historical performance. We prepare detailed financial models that project future revenue, profitability, and growth based on realistic assumptions. These models include break-even analysis, burn rate tracking, EBITDA forecasts, and valuation estimates. We tailor these documents to showcase your business’s potential return on investment (ROI), funding milestones, and scalability—core metrics investors use to evaluate opportunities.

If you're an early-stage startup, we help develop pro forma financials based on market research, pricing strategy, and operational planning. For established businesses, we ensure your numbers are audit-ready and align with your tax filings and internal systems. We also help explain variances or unique financial patterns in a way that builds trust and transparency with potential funders.

Presentation matters, too. That’s why we create clean, investor-friendly dashboards, charts, and financial summaries that are easy to read and support your business narrative. Whether you’re applying through traditional banks, pitching venture capitalists, or submitting for government grants, our documentation positions your business as financially responsible, growth-oriented, and investment-ready.

Navigating the world of business financing is challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. With our expertise, your financials will speak for your business—clearly, professionally, and confidently. Let us help you make a strong financial impression that opens the door to funding and long-term success.

Registering BN, GST/HST, QST, and Payroll Accounts

Setting up a new business involves more than just choosing a name or creating a product—it requires properly registering with the right tax authorities to stay compliant from day one. Our service for registering your Business Number (BN), GST/HST, QST, and payroll accounts ensures your startup or growing business meets all required federal and provincial regulations, so you can operate legally and efficiently.

We start by registering your Business Number (BN) with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This is your unique business identifier used across all federal tax programs. Whether you’re a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, we ensure your BN setup reflects your business structure and legal name. This registration also lays the groundwork for activating other accounts, such as GST/HST and payroll.

If your business meets the sales threshold or operates in a regulated industry, we’ll register your GST/HST account with the CRA. We explain when and why registration is mandatory (typically when taxable revenues exceed $30,000) and ensure the correct effective date and filing frequency are selected. For businesses operating in Québec, we also handle QST registration through Revenu Québec and ensure coordination between federal and provincial systems.

For employers or contractors hiring staff, setting up a payroll account is essential. We assist in registering for payroll deductions through the CRA and guide you through the rules for calculating and remitting taxes, Canada Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) contributions, and Employment Insurance (EI) premiums. We also ensure you’re equipped to file monthly remittances, T4 slips, and year-end payroll summaries on time and in full compliance.

Throughout the process, we collect and verify all required documentation, complete online or paper registrations, and provide you with a checklist of next steps, including what to keep on file, when to remit payments, and how to manage employee records. If you’re using accounting or payroll software like QuickBooks or Wagepoint, we also help integrate your new accounts directly into your system for seamless tracking and compliance.

Proper tax registration isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a critical step in building a trustworthy, fundable, and scalable business. With our expert assistance, you can launch and grow your business knowing all the foundational accounts are set up correctly and ready to support your operations.