Financial Literacy for the Self‑Employed

October 8, 2026 | 1–3pm ET | 10am–12pm PT | Zoom

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Overview

Taxes, receipts, business expenses and fluctuating income can make managing finances feel overwhelming, especially when you’re working freelance or self-employed in the entertainment industry.

This practical virtual workshop offers a simple, visual framework designed for sole proprietors and freelancers. Through a step-by-step walkthrough, you’ll learn how to organize your income, set aside money for taxes, track expenses, and build a more manageable approach to saving.

Whether you’re new to self-employment or want more structure in your existing financial practices, this session will give you practical tools to make sense of your business finances and feel more confident managing your money.

Who Should Attend

Self-employed individuals, independent contractors, creative service providers, and freelancers who want a clearer, more organized approach to managing their business finances.

Key Takeaways

• Demystifying Taxes: Understand how federal and provincial income taxes and sales taxes work, so you know what you owe.
• The 3-Way Paycheque Split: Learn a simple system for dividing income between personal pay, income tax reserves, and GST/HST.
• Year-Round Financial Tracking: Build an easy routine for tracking income, expenses, and tax obligations.
• Receipt Management: Keep digital and physical receipts organized and audit-ready.
• Filing Deadlines: Understand when and how to file personal income tax and GST/HST returns.
• Registered Savings Decoded: Learn how RRSPs, TFSAs, and FHSAs can support tax planning and long-term savings.
• Bonus: Free tools to help you put these practices into action.

Free Self-employed Toolkit

All participants get free access to a complete self-employed toolkit:

• Self-Employed Income & Expense Tracker: A simple spreadsheet to help you track your day-to-day business finances.
• Customizable Invoice Template: A professional, adaptable template for billing clients.
• Personal Finance Spreadsheet: Tools to help you budget, plan debt repayment, divide your income, and set short- and long-term financial goals.
• Animated Video Series: Bite-sized videos that revisit key workshop topics whenever you need a refresher.

Important Note

Our workshops provide general information and strategies and do not offer personalized advice. The expert may not be able to answer all participants’ questions.

Accessibility 

ASL interpretation, closed captions, and translated captions (35 languages) are available. If you require additional accommodations to make this event accessible, please get in touch, and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Recording

This event will not be recorded.

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