Structure for how creatives actually work.

We handle the books and the CRA deadlines — so you can stay in the studio.

Bookkeeping Payroll GST / HST Filing Year-End Wrap-Up Invoicing Grant & Contract Reporting Corp vs. Self-Employed CRA Deadlines Studio Admin Expense Tracking
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What we do

Structure that holds up, from day one.

Three pieces, working together — not three separate vendors to manage.

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Keep your finances organized and accurate.

Bookkeeping & Financial Setup

We set up and maintain bookkeeping systems that actually make sense for how your business runs.

How we can help
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Who's behind this

Business structure should serve people, not the other way around.

We're The Backbone — reliable operational companions for founders, creatives, and small teams navigating incorporation, compliance, and the day-to-day. Not just forms. Presence.

Read the full story
Forested lake in British Columbia
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The team

Meet the people keeping things structured.

Four people, one approach: slow down, understand what actually applies to you, and build systems that hold up.

Valentina Reyes

Valentina Reyes

Role

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Sydney Cho

Role

Maria Nolasco

Maria Nolasco

Role

Alejandra Arce

Alejandra Arce

Founder

Forested lake in British Columbia
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Want the CRA dates
off your mind?

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Studio news

Jul 2026

The GST line: $30,000 in any 12 months — not the calendar year.

Jul 2026

Payroll deadlines for BC creative businesses, mapped out.

Jun 2026

Year-end prep: what to gather before you talk to us.

Jun 2026

Corporation, self-employed, or both — how CRA sees you.