You don't have to be a starving artist. We believe creativity is valuable, and we're here to make sure your financial situation reflects that value.We’ll help protect your creativity so you can grow something valuable without worrying about a financial struggle.We provide accounting guidance for creatives who want their business to be fun and financially supportive!Whatever level you’re at, there’s an upside. Whether it’s just you, you’re starting to build a team, or you’re a growing agency. We’ll help you figure out the level of support you need to turn your situation around. We provide:10-step Growth PlanBookkeepingSales Tax FilingsHealth check-up callsHelpful apps and technologyDepending on your needs:Quick turnaround timesPayrollOverdue receivable collectionCashflow forecasting and planningFunding sources and loansGovernment subsidiesBill pay servicesTax planning“I very highly recommend Mike Widdis and the team at Upside Accounting. Their help has been invaluable in the past and will continue to be so in the future. Mike understands the position of the small business entrepreneur and has so much insight. Anyone who needs help with 'the books' should call on Mike and Upside Accounting.” - Cindy Burrows, President at TST Rubber StampAbout Mike:Mike Widdis, CPB, ICIA, is Founder and President at UpSide Accounting.Very early on, Mike learned about money management from his mother, Marie, who led by example when it came to responsibly managing money on a tight budget. Marie, who has worked in payroll & accounting most of her life, helped Mike complete his first tax return. Mike took those skills and turned them into a side hustle helping friends, and later, when Mike’s mother started her own accounting business, Mike began helping her in her business while pursuing his formal education and certifications. It wasn’t long before Mike decided to found UpSide Accounting, receiving a nomination for the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards Young Entrepreneur Award along the way! UpSide Accounting has provided accounting and financial advisory services to self-employed and incorporated businesses for over 10 years, offering customized bookkeeping, tax and consulting services for a variety of industries including freelancers, contractors, artists, and retailers throughout Waterloo Region. In 2016, Intuit named UpSide Accounting one of the “Top Global Firms of the Future”.👋 Please reach out if you’d like to explore what UpSide Accounting has to offer you and your business! https://upsideaccounting.ca/