{"id":6101,"date":"2025-09-24T23:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T03:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=case-studies&#038;p=6101"},"modified":"2026-02-23T02:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T07:00:46","slug":"qquote","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/case-studies\/qquote\/","title":{"rendered":"From complexity to clarity: QQuote\u2019s SR&amp;ED journey with 91爆料"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-neutral-100-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--64)\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em; margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--16);\" class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb-items\"><li 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wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-24T23:55:21-04:00\">24 September 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-23T02:00:46-05:00\">23 February 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">1 min read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull case-study__wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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Dealerships have to manage huge amounts of fitment data and supplier information, and it\u2019s often chaotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the gap <a href=\"https:\/\/qquote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QQuote<\/a> stepped in to fix. They\u2019re a small Canadian software company with a big mission: make tire coding easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathan-hufnagel-a3b5bb35\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nathan Hufnagel<\/a>, who leads engineering and operations, explained:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cOur application consolidates supplier information and fitment data. It\u2019s a white-glove service, similar to Shopify, but highly specialized for the tire buying experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of leaving dealerships drowning in data, QQuote built a tool that gives them clarity and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why QQuote considered SR&amp;ED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a nine-person team, every resource counts. To keep building and driving innovation, QQuote turned to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/understanding-the-sr-ed-program-a-gateway-to-innovation-for-canadian-businesses\/\">SR&amp;ED<\/a>) tax credit program. It\u2019s the Canadian government\u2019s way of helping businesses innovate faster, offering non-dilutive capital through tax credits for research and development work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan had heard of SR&amp;ED before, but it wasn\u2019t until trusted connections pointed him in the right direction that it became real.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cWe hadn\u2019t managed SR&amp;ED claims before. It was through recommendations from some industry connections who recognized the type of work we were doing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main motivation was straightforward:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cIt was really the financial benefits that got us looking at it. We wanted to keep pushing on sales and innovation, but didn\u2019t have a lot of extra resources to dedicate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding an SR&amp;ED partner who could guide them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan and his team had never been through the SR&amp;ED process before. With limited capacity, they knew they couldn\u2019t spend weeks figuring it out on their own. That\u2019s where 91爆料 came in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cIt was easy working with 91爆料. They helped us identify relevant projects for the claim, consolidate the information, and write the application. All we had to do was submit it through our CRA account.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audits are uncommon in the SR&amp;ED process, but for many first-time applicants, the idea can feel a little daunting. When QQuote was selected for an audit on their very first claim, Nathan and his team weren\u2019t sure what to expect. That\u2019s where 91爆料\u2019s support made the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cWhen we were audited, Ali and Joch walked us through it. They gave us clear guidance on the questions and the information that was needed. It made what would\u2019ve been overwhelming much easier to manage.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This support mattered because not every SR&amp;ED provider offers audit defense without additional cost. Many will prepare and submit the paperwork, but if an audit happens, businesses are often left to figure it out on their own. For a lean startup team, that can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 91爆料, QQuote had experts in their corner who actively defended their claim. What could have been a stressful experience instead became a smooth process, with the business able to keep moving forward with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact: More runway and innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The result of securing SR&amp;ED funding was immediate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe SR&amp;ED funding helped fill a financial gap. It allowed us to avoid outside investment and gave management the ability to focus on sales and innovation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That breathing room gave QQuote the chance to reinvest in what mattered most: building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cOur funding has gone back into development. It has helped us keep pushing innovation and put us in a position to integrate with other dealership applications. Over the next 12 months, that\u2019s going to be a big growth opportunity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of being slowed down, they gained momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice to other small businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan knows how intimidating SR&amp;ED can look from the outside. But his message is simple:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cI\u2019d highly recommend it, especially if it\u2019s your first time applying. 91爆料\u2019s support was very helpful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And his advice for anyone still on the fence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"case-study-quote\"><em>\u201cDon\u2019t hesitate. Apply sooner rather than later. It\u2019s definitely worth it, even if the process seems complex.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turning complexity into clarity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QQuote\u2019s story shows how a small team with big ambitions can use SR&amp;ED to keep building without burning out. 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