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Preparing your Business for the Legalization of Marijuana in BC

Preparing your Business for the Legalization of Marijuana in BC
Recreational marijuana is set to become legal across Canada next summer, leaving employers a limited time to prepare for the coming changes. Preparing your business for the legalization of marijuana in BC is important with the Cannabis Act expected to take effect. Officially this Act is supposed to come into force on July 1st, 2018,…
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Why you shouldn’t Buy Mortgage Protection Insurance from your Bank

Why you shouldn’t Buy Mortgage Protection Insurance from your Bank
So you have purchased a new home and are going through the mountain of paperwork your bank has presented you, often overlooked is the simple line item of mortgage insurance. Everyone knows that when you borrow money from a bank, chances are they are going to want some sort of insurance coverage to protect them…
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Communicating the Benefits of your Group Insurance Plan

Communicating the Benefits of your Group Insurance Plan
Communicating the benefits of your group insurance plan can be challenging. When done incorrectly, it can cause disengagement and job dissatisfaction among your employees. A survey done in the US estimates that $300 billion is lost annually due to lost productivity for businesses. Although the number would be smaller in Canada, it is still a…
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When Should You Review Your Group Benefits Plan?

When Should You Review Your Group Benefits Plan?
There are many reasons to review your group benefits plan, including both the plan itself and its provider. While it is tempting to stick with an old plan that you have had for many years, reviewing your offering can take as little as an hour of your time and can result in cost savings, better…
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What you need to know about Group Travel Insurance in BC

What you need to know about Group Travel Insurance in BC
Group travel insurance in BC is often an important component of your overall group benefits package. Employees are your most important asset, and ensuring they are protected while traveling is sound asset management. That and it can be an enticing feature for your overall compensation offer. We have all heard the horror stories of someone…
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How to get Millennials Excited about Group Retirement Plans

How to get Millennials Excited about Group Retirement Plans
Millennials (also known as Generation Y) are the demographic following Generation X. Although the exact time period is up for debate, most researchers use the period between 1980 and early 2000’s when referring to Millennials. Getting Millennials excited about group retirement plans may seem impossible given retirement is a distant problem, making it easy to…
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Fraser Valley Group Retirement Services Set Your Business Apart

Fraser Valley Group Retirement Services Set Your Business Apart
Fraser Valley group retirement services can set your business apart from the competition, attract top talent and result in overall job satisfaction for your employees. Until computers and robots replace us all, your employees will remain your greatest asset. Your employees are the face of your company and represent your vision with every customer interaction.…
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How the Saskatchewan Tax Changes Affect Your Insurance Premiums

How the Saskatchewan Tax Changes Affect Your Insurance Premiums
The Saskatchewan government is announcing a one percent increase to the provincial sales tax (PST) along with a number of other tax changes in their 2017-2018 budget. This change will affect your personal income and businesses. The Saskatchewan tax changes affect your insurance premiums as well. Officially effective March 23, 2017, the new Saskatchewan tax…
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How to Lower your Life Insurance Premiums

How to Lower your Life Insurance Premiums
People are living much longer compared to just a few decades ago, but not necessarily healthier. This has led to a growing increase in health care costs that is creating a strain on our medical system and economy. There is growing evidence that suggest participating in a program like the BC Life Insurance Rewards Program…
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BC Life Insurance Rewards Program

BC Life Insurance Rewards Program
DENT Benefits Consulting Ltd. is excited to announce the inception of a new BC life insurance rewards program, the first of its kind in Canada! To encourage healthy living, life insurance programs are now available on a point based system. Points can be redeemed to earn rewards and lower premiums on an annual basis. Rising…
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