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My Exciting Early Journey at Bitt: From New Hire to Working on Nigeria’s CBDC Project

Career & Leadership

Discover how I went from a new hire at Bitt to co-leading the world’s first large-scale central bank digital currency implementation, in Nigeria.

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Setting Up a U.S. Real Estate Operating Company as a Canadian: Key Tax Considerations in 2025

Entrepreneurship & Startups

Setting up a U.S. real estate company as a Canadian isn’t as simple as forming an LLC. Learn about BAPI rules, passive income tax, double taxation risks, and other key considerations before structuring your business.

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QuickBooks Setup for House Flips: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Real Estate Profits on Track

Real Estate & Tax

Learn how to set up QuickBooks Online for house flipping step-by-step. Discover the best chart of accounts, class tracking tips, and bookkeeping strategies to keep your real estate profits organized and maximized.

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Opening a U.S. Bank Account as a Canadian Business Owner: My Experience

Banking & Finance Entrepreneurship & Startups

Opening a U.S. bank account as a Canadian entrepreneur is complicated. From lacking a U.S. TIN or resident address to navigating online banks and cross-border institutions, here’s how I made it work and what I recommend.

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Why Startups Should Start Scrappy Instead of Over-Structured

Entrepreneurship & Startups Real Estate & Tax

Expanding into real estate investing across Canada and the U.S. taught me costly lessons about structure, taxes, and the value of testing first.

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The Hidden Key to Promotions: Building Solid Buy-In from Influential Leaders

Career & Leadership Project Delivery & Consulting

Getting promoted isn’t just about performance. It’s about earning trust, visibility, and real buy-in from influential leaders. Here’s what I learned about career growth and promotion strategy.

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Mastering the Tools of Consulting: A Hidden Career Accelerator

Career & Leadership Project Delivery & Consulting

Why mastering tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software is a hidden career accelerator in consulting and professional services.

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Why I Switched from Consulting to a Digital Payments Startup in the U.S.

Career & Leadership

After 10 years at Deloitte and being one step away from partner, I made the leap into a U.S. digital payments startup. Here’s why I walked away from consulting to pursue blockchain and impact.

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The Risk of Over‑Detailing Proposals: Line Items That Don’t Match the Work

Project Delivery & Consulting

A firsthand consulting story on why over-detailed proposals and misaligned line items create risk, erode trust, and threaten profitability.

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When Referring to the Contract can lead to Disaster

Project Delivery & Consulting

Managing tough client situations in projects without hiding behind contracts. Real consulting lessons on handling conflicts, and focusing on client needs.

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Why Candor Is the Most Humane Way to Manage Low Performance

Career & Leadership

Candor isn’t cruelty. Honest feedback helps low performers improve, grow, or move on with dignity.

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  • Setting Up a U.S. Real Estate Operating Company as a Canadian: Key Tax Considerations in 2025
  • QuickBooks Setup for House Flips: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Real Estate Profits on Track
  • Opening a U.S. Bank Account as a Canadian Business Owner: My Experience
  • Why Startups Should Start Scrappy Instead of Over-Structured
  • The Hidden Key to Promotions: Building Solid Buy-In from Influential Leaders

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