Sip, Learn & Create: Tax Success for Local Entrepreneurs

Stop guessing on your taxes and start keeping more of what you earn.

If you're self-employed, freelancing, or running a small business in Nanaimo, tax season can feel like a cloud hanging over your head. Are you missing deductions? Are you tracking things correctly?

This month, Andy Gaur (People’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services) joins us to strip away the jargon and give you a practical, stress-free breakdown of self-employment expenses and CRA compliance.

🗓 Tuesday, Jan 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open 5:20)
📍 Beban Park Social Centre (Room 1 & 2)
🎟 Tickets: $15 (includes session, refreshments + raffle entry)
⚠️ Only 35 seats available these events typically sell out. Grab yours before they’re gone.

What We’ll Cover

✅ The “Deductible” Checklist: What you can (and can’t) actually write off
✅ Common Scenarios: Home office, vehicle, meals, software + more
✅ Audit-Proofing: Simple habits to stay CRA-compliant without the stress
✅ Strategic Planning: Why thinking about taxes now saves you money in April

🎁 EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Every attendee receives a complimentary consultation voucher to book with Andy after the event.

The Sip, Learn & Create Experience

We believe networking shouldn’t be awkward. Come for the education, stay for the community:

✨ Warm intentional networking with local entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives & professionals
🍪 Refreshments + light snacks to enjoy while you learn
🎁 Raffle prizes + community fun
💛 A local Nanaimo community vibe no cliques, no salesy pitches, just genuine connection

Community Supporters

A huge thank you to the local businesses making this event possible:

Mayne Decor (cozy décor)
Columbia Bakery (snacks & refreshments)
Amanda Gangoso (healthy treats)
Raffle Prize Sponsors: Dairy Queen (Country Club Mall), Cosmic Salt, Departure Bay Pizza, Lisse Laser and Skin Studio, Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar (Nanaimo), Kathy Repp Bookkeeping Services

The Fine Print

Refunds: Full refund available up to 72 hours before the event. No refunds within 72 hours or for no-shows.
Questions? BinishaWealth@gmail.com or Mortgage@DamienRoss.ca