For many Canadians, insurance is an out of sight, out of mind affair. And to some extent it’s true. After all, as long as nothing’s on fire and no one has died, it’s easy to assume that everything’s been taken care of. But when disaster strikes and you’re trying to cash out on a policy…
If you want a successful marketing campaign, be it digital, print, or social media, you need a plan. Without a strong plan backed by analysis and facts, you could find your marketing falling flat, landing on deaf ears, or worse— no ears at all. A strong marketing plan will help your brand stand out against…
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…
When it comes to winter driving in Canada we have to prepare for the unexpected. That means always carrying an emergency kit in your vehicle, with the following items; WINTER TOOLS: Snowbrush, ice scraper, shovel, bag of sand/gravel for traction, as well as jumper cables. FOR EMERGENCIES: First aid-kit, flashlights and batteries, blankets, handwarmers, cell…
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,…
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…
