Did you know that the last Friday in June is historically one of the busiest days in the real estate world? If you have listed or are thinking about listing your house for sale, consider these tips: 1. Make sure you have a current Real Property Report for the property with a compliance report…
Cybersecurity might not be at the top of most of our minds this year, but cyberattacks against businesses have been a constant in 2021. According to Center for Strategic & International Studies, more than ten major cyberattacks have occurred in April alone. While most of these documented attacks were against large institutions and government agencies,…
Acquisitions are a major aspect of growing businesses. If you have capital and are looking to grow, diversify, or expand your business, then acquiring another business could be the best option for you. Whether you’re looking at a strategic, aligned, or other type of acquisition, there are some important questions that need to be answered.…
Managing Your Financial Institution Risk There are multiple risk factors that are included on any business’ financial statement: FX (foreign exchange) risk Geographical risk Accounts receivable risk Geopolitical risk While these risk factors do provide a lot of insight into what can affect a business’ ability to grow, to acquire loans, and even survive through…
The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to adapt and transform the way they do business and engage with customers. How can your marketing strategy for 2021 reflect those changes? 1. Tune in to your audience: Listen, don’t talk. Engage meaningfully with your audiences online via email, social media, and video messaging. Tell stories, raise spirits,…
Any significant organizational change can affect your talent retention.. Here are some strategies that your company can use to ensure that you retain as many of your talented employees as possible: CONDUCT A ROUND OF STAY INTERVIEWS : This shows your team how much management values their needs and concerns. This is especially crucial during big transitions. OFFER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities…
The Government of Alberta has announced a Working Parent Benefit as a one time payment of $561 per child to support working parents who pay for child care. You may be eligible if: • you’re the parent or guardian of a child born on or after February 29, 2008; • you were required to pay…
A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision has expanded a party’s responsibility of its duty of honest performance of a contract. A party can be liable to another party if it knowingly misleads that party and does not disclose information that could be pertinent to the contract. For example, if Party B suffers damages as…
Contrary to misinformation being shared on-line, receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will have no effect on the ability to obtain coverage or benefits from life insurance or supplementary health insurance. Be aware of misinformation that is being spread through social media claiming that individuals who get the vaccine will not be able to get life insurance…
