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Health Insurance for a Family Business Doesn't Need to Be Complicated

As an owner of a family business, you can arrange for private insurance to pay for medical bills that provincial medicare programs don't cover. However, it is often an unpleasant surprise to find that private family insurance plans do not cover most medical services and that premiums often increase...

July 19, 2016

The Secret Solution to Health Insurance for Home Based Business Owners

Finding health insurance is a huge challenge for most small business owners. Most small firms don’t have enough employees to qualify for affordable group insurance rates,...

Avoid These Tax Mistakes Made by Canadian Small Business Owners

Failing to double check-claims and a lack of preparation during the year can lead to mistakes, which can result in higher and unnecessary tax fees. However, the potential...

Why Businesses Should Provide Health Benefits for Employees in Canada

As companies look to reduce costs, more employees are being hired as freelancers or on contract. The upside is that it provides businesses with flexibility and they can...

Discover the Tax Advantages of Incorporating in Canada

Incorporating your business may lead to lower taxes depending on your particular situation and on the province in which you operate. Once the business generates more income...

Here's Why Diversification is a Key Strategy for Small Businesses

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket." For many small businesses, it’s advice that should be taken quite seriously--especially in this digital age when product life...

The Alternative Health Plan for Employers Dealing with Rising Premiums

Skyrocketing health costs, an increasingly diverse work place and greater flexibility of where to spend health dollars are sparking an increase in the number of Health...

The Rising Popularity of Health Spending Accounts for Small Business

Ever-rising insurance premiums and limited healthcare options are forcing more and more business owners to shift from defined benefit to defined contribution plans to...

An Easy to Follow Guide: SEO for Small Businesses in Canada

Search engine optimization (SEO) for small businesses doesn’t need to be complicated. You can improve your visibility in search engines and get visitors to your business’s...

Inbound and Outbound Marketing for Small Business Owners

If you run a business, then you know how important marketing is in spreading the word about your company’s products and services. While traditionally, the use of outbound...