The Nora blog

Tax tips, invoicing advice, and product updates for Canadian freelancers and small businesses.

Tax TipsMar 5, 2026

How to Track Business Mileage for CRA

Everything Canadian freelancers need to know about logging vehicle expenses, per-km rates, and what the CRA actually requires.

Tax TipsFeb 28, 2026

GST/HST: When to Register and How to File

Hit $30K in revenue? Here's your step-by-step guide to registering for GST/HST and filing your first return.

InvoicingFeb 20, 2026

5 Invoice Mistakes That Delay Your Payments

Missing payment terms, wrong tax calculations, and other common errors that keep your money stuck in someone else's inbox.

ExpensesFeb 12, 2026

Expense Categories That Actually Make Sense

Stop overthinking your expense categories. Here's a simple system that works for freelancers and keeps your accountant happy.

ReceiptsFeb 5, 2026

Receipt Scanning: Paper vs Digital

The CRA accepts digital receipts. Here's how to go paperless without risking your deductions.

ProductJan 28, 2026

Nora vs QuickBooks: An Honest Comparison

We built Nora because QuickBooks wasn't built for us. Here's where we're better, where we're different, and where we're catching up.