# Plyo Bookkeeping > Plyobookkeeping: Your Canadian Bookkeeping and Payroll Service Partner ## Posts - [Working Capital: A Comprehensive Guide](https://plyobookkeeping.com/working-capital-a-comprehensive-guide/): Written by Stephen Beard, Managing Director of Plyo Bookkeeping, a Vancouver-based bookkeeping firm. Introduction Working capital is one of those business terms that everyone uses, but few people can define. There are also many variations such as operating working capital, quick ratio and the working capital ratio. In this blog post I’ll be discussing whether […] - [ROI – The Best and Worst Business Metric](https://plyobookkeeping.com/roi-the-best-and-worst-business-metric/): Written by Stephen Beard, Managing Director of Plyo Bookkeeping, a Vancouver-based bookkeeping firm. Introduction There are many financial metrics, but it seems they were not all created equal. There is one financial metric which has risen to rule all the others – and that’s Return on Investment (ROI). 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Managing Payroll for Remote Employees- Traditionally, in the pre-COVID-19 world, people mostly worked in the same province where they lived. This rise of remote work means that many Canadians are now working remotely in a different province from where their employer is […] - [Guide to Business Incorporation in British Columbia, Canada](https://plyobookkeeping.com/incorporating-business-in-canada/): Written by Stephen Beard, Managing Director of Plyo Bookkeeping, a Vancouver-based bookkeeping firm. As a remote-first business, I’ve been ensuring I connect with other business owners in Vancouver by attending evening networking events. Among the various topics that arise in these conversations, one recurring question from new business owners is about incorporating business in Canada. […] - [Move your Desktop Accounting Software to QuickBooks or Xero](https://plyobookkeeping.com/accounting-switch-to-quickbooks-or-xero/): Written by Stephen Beard, Managing Director of Plyo Bookkeeping, a Vancouver-based bookkeeping firm. In today’s fast-paced business world, cloud-based accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero have become the go-to solutions for managing finances efficiently. If you’ve been using desktop accounting software and are considering leaping to the cloud, you’re on the right track. This transition […] - [Canadian eCommerce Tax Guide: GST, HST, PST, and US Sales](https://plyobookkeeping.com/gst-and-hst/): Written by Stephen Beard, Managing Director of Plyo Bookkeeping, a Vancouver-based bookkeeping firm. Running an e-commerce business in Canada can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique tax responsibilities, primarily involving the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), and Provincial Sales Tax (PST). 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