
Your Business Unleashed
Your Business Unleashed is a podcast about turning your business from good to great. Every episode, the host, Clayton Achen from Achen Henderson CPAs, will provide actionable insights on growing your business and interview other business owners who will provide you with tools to get a competitive edge. Powered by Achen Henderson CPAs www.achenhenderson.ca
Latest episodes

Oct 26, 2023 • 18min
How do tax instalments, interest, and penalties work?
Canadian businesses, did you know that the Canada Revenue Agency's interest rate for overdue taxes is now at 9%? In this episode, Clayton discusses how tax instalments, interest and penalties work and some best practices that you can follow to make sure you don't get in trouble with the CRA.https://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Oct 12, 2023 • 13min
10 Business Books You Need to Read
In this episode, Clayton talks about the 10 business books that helped him build his company.The list of books and links are below:1) Making Money is Killing Your Business – Chuck Blakeman2) American Icon – Alan Mulally 3) Financial Intelligence – Karen Berman & Joe Knight 4) Turn the Ship Around – David Marquet5) Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World - General Stanley McChrystal6) Call Sign Chaos – Jim Mattis7) Rehumanizing the Workplace by Giving Everybody Their Brain Back – Chuck Blakeman8) Coach: The Al Williams Story – Art L Williams9) Measure What Matters – John Doerr 10) Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others – Cheryl Bachelderhttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Oct 6, 2023 • 6min
[IMPORTANT UPDATE] CEBA Loan Deadline
In our latest episode for crucial updates on the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Loan Extension.This is some important info about this financial support program in Canadahttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Oct 6, 2023 • 4min
[IMPORTANT UPDATE] Immediate Expensing Rules Ending on December 31, 2023
A big tax change is coming on December 31, 2023. Immediate Expensing Rules, which have greatly helped businesses, are about to expire.In this episode, Clayton Achen will explain what this means for you.https://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Sep 28, 2023 • 41min
Lessons Learned from 10 Years in Business with Mike Morrison from SocialNext
Mike Morrison is a content creator, event planner and all around great guy.He comes on this episode of Your Business Unleash to celebrate his recent 10 year anniversary of being in business for himself and shares invaluable insights gained from a decade of entrepreneurship. Show Notes:Learn more about Mike's marketing conferences, SocialNexthttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Sep 14, 2023 • 16min
Crafting a Standardized Service Offering
In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of building a streamlined, consistent, and irresistible service offering that sets you apart from the competition. Whether in consulting, digital marketing, coaching, or any service-based industry, Clayton shares invaluable insights and strategies to help you develop an efficient service offering and a true game-changer for your clients.Disclaimer: This episode is best consumed as a video. Click below to watch the video link.https://youtu.be/Tpnrnj6NEBg?si=JzVi7b_GIY1uc08sShow Notes: Ignition Apphttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Aug 31, 2023 • 14min
Is Your Business Actually Profitable?
Understanding your company's numbers is fundamental in business.In this episode, Clayton discusses numbers and how to know if your business is actually profitable.Book Recommendations: Small Giants by Bo BurlinghamHosted by: Clayton Achen, CPA, CA, TEPhttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Aug 17, 2023 • 50min
Making Money is Killing Your Business with Chuck Blakeman from Crankset Group
In today's episode, Chuck Blakeman, renowned business expert and founder of Crankset Group and 3to5 Club, delves into a thought-provoking topic that challenges conventional wisdom: "How Making Money is Killing Your Business." Prepare to have your perspectives shifted as Chuck exposes the hidden traps of focusing solely on short-term profits.Check out his book, "Making Money is Killing Your Business."Learn more about 3to5 Club, and if you're in the Calgary area, reach out to the facilitator Clayton Achen (host of this podcast), to attend a meeting. clayton@achenhenderson.cahttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Aug 3, 2023 • 14min
12 Hacks to Increase Productivity
From practical time management techniques to fostering a culture of productivity within your organization, this episode covers it all.Learn how to streamline your workflow, eliminate time-wasting distractions, discover tools and apps that enhance collaboration and communication, and understand the science behind maintaining focus and avoiding burnout.Show Notes:Book Recommendation: Stolen Focus by Johann Harihttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/

Jul 20, 2023 • 41min
The Future of Fintech with Nic Beique of Helcim
Nic Beique from Helcim joins the podcast to go through the fascinating realm of FinTech, where innovation meets finance, and discover why it has become the driving force reshaping how we manage, invest, and interact with money.Show notes:Helcim Merchant Services - Feel Good About Your Paymentshttps://www.achenhenderson.ca/