The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
Changing the Way You Think About the CRA
Welcome back to Small Business School! This week, I’m diving into a hot take — your relationship with the CRA might actually say a lot about your relationship with money. Yep, I said it! After chatting with a client in the wealth management world, I realized how deeply our money mindset is tied to how we feel about Canada Revenue Agency. So, let’s unpack that and shift the narrative from fear to empowerment when it comes to taxes and audits.
Key topics covered:
- Why your reaction to a CRA letter might reveal your deeper money mindset
- How most CRA letters are computer-generated (not personal attacks!)
- The truth about CRA audits — and why they’re not always a bad thing
- How professionals can help you prepare and respond calmly
- Building financial confidence so those brown envelopes don’t send you into panic mode
Imagine what it would feel like to open a CRA letter without your heart racing — just peace and confidence. That’s the energy we’re working toward.
Mentioned in this episode: Faire, the largest wholesale marketplace connecting over 120,000 brands and retailers. Staci shares how Faire helps shop owners source unique products, offers flexible 60-day payment terms, and gives brands global visibility without cold pitching—creating a true win-win for small business growth.
Retailers who are new to Faire can visit www.faire.com and use code SMBSCHOOL10 at checkout for 10% off their first order.
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