DDL & Co.

Directions Website Contact the business

DDL & Co. Providing Tax, Assurance, Bookkeeping & Business Services and Solutions

As Small Business Week wraps up, growth is often top of mind for small business owners - and growth changes what a busin...
10/23/2026

As Small Business Week wraps up, growth is often top of mind for small business owners - and growth changes what a business needs from its numbers. A profitability analysis, looking at where the real opportunities and risks are, not just top-line growth, is one of the most useful checks a growing small business can run. It covers financial forecasts, profit sustainability, risk reduction, and operational efficiencies, so growth adds to the bottom line instead of just adding activity.

If growth also means needing capital, our strategic planning team works through financing strategy and forecasting with small business owners ahead of time, not after.

https://heyor.ca/UX4CgW

10/22/2026

Three tax tips for small business owners, that can make a real difference before year-end.
Buying equipment or other business assets before December 31 lets you claim the write-off this tax year instead of waiting on next year's return. If you're planning a bonus or dividend for yourself before your fiscal year-end, the timing changes how and when it's taxed. And if you've got an outstanding shareholder loan, it needs to be repaid on schedule, or it gets added to your personal income.

These are the kinds of decisions that take planning, not a last-minute call in December.
https://heyor.ca/30zyz9

Has your small business grown faster than the systems behind it? You’re in good company.To mark Small Business Week, our...
10/21/2026

Has your small business grown faster than the systems behind it? You’re in good company.
To mark Small Business Week, our blog walks through a simple financial health check, when it’s time for more support, and the questions worth asking before year-end.
Read it here: https://heyor.ca/UNz9vL

It's Small Business Week - a good time to ask a question a lot of owners haven't actually looked at: what is your busine...
10/20/2026

It's Small Business Week - a good time to ask a question a lot of owners haven't actually looked at: what is your business worth?

A business valuation isn't just for when you're selling. It matters for financing, for bringing in a partner, and for your own long-term planning.

Knowing that number, even roughly, is part of knowing your numbers.

Learn more about our valuation services at the link below.

https://heyor.ca/UX4CgW

Small Business Week kicks off tomorrow! This national week celebrates Canadian entrepreneurs and gives business owners a...
10/18/2026

Small Business Week kicks off tomorrow! This national week celebrates Canadian entrepreneurs and gives business owners a natural moment to check in on where things stand.

At DDL & Co., we support Niagara businesses with everything from financial health checks to controllership support, helping you grow with confidence.

We're celebrating Small Business Week next week!  How healthy do you think your business's finances are right now?A) Str...
10/15/2026

We're celebrating Small Business Week next week! How healthy do you think your business's finances are right now?

A) Strong, I know my numbers.
B) Pretty good, but I could use a second opinion.
C) Honestly, not totally sure.

Drop your answer below. If you picked B or C, Small Business Week is the perfect nudge to book a check-in.

“A controller's role goes beyond bookkeeping. It includes reviewing your financial statements for accuracy, tracking tre...
10/13/2026

“A controller's role goes beyond bookkeeping. It includes reviewing your financial statements for accuracy, tracking trends like shrinking margins or rising costs, forecasting cash flow, and helping you understand what your numbers actually mean, not just recording them. Many small businesses reach a point where someone is keeping the books, but no one is actively reviewing them for what they reveal.

That's the difference between having your books recorded and having someone review them for what they mean. It's exactly what our controllership team does for Niagara businesses.

https://heyor.ca/fz8ohK

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DDL & Co.! Whether you're gathered around the table or just enjoying a quiet long w...
10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DDL & Co.!
Whether you're gathered around the table or just enjoying a quiet long weekend, we hope it's a wonderful one.

Payroll remittance is due Thursday, October 15. Regular remitters need to submit September's employee deductions, CPP, E...
10/10/2026

Payroll remittance is due Thursday, October 15. Regular remitters need to submit September's employee deductions, CPP, EI, and income tax, to the CRA by then.
https://heyor.ca/MMQXf0

Most business owners find out something's off the same way, all at once, at tax time. A quick monthly check-in changes t...
10/09/2026

Most business owners find out something's off the same way, all at once, at tax time. A quick monthly check-in changes that.
It's an early warning system that catches a problem long before it becomes a real one. Want a second set of eyes on your numbers? Let's talk.

https://heyor.ca/fz8ohK

Address

69 Ontario Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R5J5

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when DDL & Co. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to DDL & Co.:

Shortcuts

Share