A note from Grey Street Media A high bounce rate on a homepage usually gets noticed once, gets a shrug, and then gets ignored. It’s easy to assume that’s just how the internet works, that people skim and leave, and there’s not much to be done about it. It’s not, and it’s rarely a mystery…
A note from HGA Next Every business reviews its numbers at the halfway mark. Revenue, margins, pipeline, headcount costs. Someone pulls out the reports; the leadership team gets in a room, and the second half gets planned around what the first half did. Fewer businesses review whether the people running those numbers are still aligned…
If tariffs have touched your bottom line this year (whether through rising input costs, disrupted supply chains, lost customers, or stalled growth plans), the federal government wants to help, and it just put more money behind that promise. The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) has received a significant funding boost, and if your business operates…
On November 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2025 – Canada Strong, to the House of Commons. No changes were proposed to personal or corporate tax rates. Some highlights include the following: A. Personal Measures Automatic tax filings for low-income Canadians to commence for the 2025…
If your business lives in the technical space, whether it’s oilfield services, textiles, heavy equipment, or industrial systems, marketing can feel like a balancing act. You want to be taken seriously by technical buyers, but you also want to make sure you’re not confusing the rest of your audience. You’re not just selling features. You’re…
Most people see life insurance as a necessary expense. Pay premiums, get protection. But what if your life insurance could actually help you build wealth while you’re alive? That’s where participating life insurance comes in. More Than Just Protection Unlike term insurance that disappears when the term ends, participating life insurance is yours for life.…
The CRA Is Going Paperless. Here’s What You Need to Know The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is making a big shift. It’s moving toward a fully online system and phasing out paper-based authorizations and filings. This means it’s more important than ever to make sure your representative, like your accountant or tax advisor, is set…
Season 1, Episode 2 of the Better Tomorrows Podcast: NOW LIVE. Quentin Gardiner (CEO of the HGA Group) sits down with local entrepreneurs and business owners every month to talk shop, tackle challenges, and share insights you won’t find in a textbook. Take a listen to The Better Tomorrows Podcast for a no-fluff look at…
Join us for Season 1, Episode 1 of the Better Tomorrows Podcast! Quentin Gardiner (CEO of the HGA Group) sits down with local entrepreneurs and business owners every month to talk shop, tackle challenges, and share insights you won’t find in a textbook. Take a listen to The Better Tomorrows Podcast for a no-fluff look…
Google reviews aren’t just a digital pat on the back—they’re one of the most influential tools for building trust and visibility online. Whether you’re a small business or a growing brand, reviews can make a big impact on how potential customers perceive your business. Here’s why you need to pay attention: top-ranking businesses on Google…
