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The best kept secret in small business employee benefits

I've worked with hundreds of small business employers over the past decade. The consensus is that small business employee benefits are complicated and expensive. The quest to find an optimal balance between cost effective and comprehensive benefits is arduous if not impossible. You pay too much,...

December 1, 2017

The 7-Step Process to Getting Unbeatable Employee Benefits

Employee benefits are becoming commonplace in many work environments. A happy and healthy employee means a productive employee. As a result, many companies are offering...

The Complete Guide to an Employee Benefits Plan for Small Business

With thousands of options to choose from, creating an employee benefits plan for small business can be a complex decision. Without a doubt, health and dental benefits are...

Top 5 Pitfalls when choosing Employee Benefits for Small Business

I've been involved with the financial services industry since 1991. Over the past 27 years, I have interacted with thousands of small business owners. Here are 5 things you...

5 Reasons to consider Olympia as your Health Spending Account provider

With over 20 years of experience and 58,000+ clients, Olympia Benefits has been in the insurance industry every step of the way. Our prices also speak for themselves. The HSA...

Design matters, especially to the small business world

We live in a digital age with thousands of resources for creating and sharing. Consumers are increasingly exposed to marketing efforts, and this should be no exception to the...

Top 11 FAQ for a Health Spending Account from our Call Center

If you’re thinking about purchasing a Health Spending Account (HSA), chances are you want to know some of the most asked questions from our own customers. We've saved you...

5 Events that will impact Small Business in 2018

The actions of a new Canadian and American government are finally taking effect, paired with a shift in buyer behavior. Here are 5 events which will undoubtedly impact the...

The Top 24 FAQ's for Employee Benefits Packages for Small Business

I've been involved with the financial services industry since 1991. Over the past 25+ years, I have interacted with thousands of small business owners. Here are some of the...

Here's how the New Liberal Tax Changes will affect your Small Business

Updated October 2017 In mid-July, the liberal government announced a three pronged plan to increase "fairness" between small business owners and salaried employees. The tax...

An Explanation of Taxes on Insurance Premiums in relation to HSAs

In the past, Health Spending Account claims were exempt from taxes. Most provincial governments still do not tax Health Spending Account Claims but Ontario applies unique...