Getting a business loan can be the fuel your business needs to reach the next level of success. Joanne MacKean, a BDC Senior Account Manager in Winnipeg, had loaned money to hundreds of businesses for such projects as buying equipment, real estate and technology. She sees many entrepreneurs making these common mistakes. 1. Borrowing Too…
After reading the April 2015 BDC Economic Letter you would be left with the feeling that while the growth is not happening at a speed to the finish line pace, the pace that it is happening at is definitely one that we can sustain. GDP shrinks somewhat – Real GDP shrank by 0.1% in January,…
When looking into ways for young companies to raise the much needed cash they need for start up; here are four options when looking into the avenue of Grants: 1) SR&ED Tax Credits – The Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credits are available to all companies in all provinces but are administered based on…
HGA is proud to support the Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta in their first annual Caught by Crime Stoppers Jail Bailout. On Thursday, May 28, members of the Edmonton Police Service will be “arresting” Edmontonians around the city and bringing them to a mock jail at Southgate Centre where they will be…
At HGA we believe in promoting safety, and showing our support to programs like Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers would not exist without the help of individuals and businesses in the community, and we are proud to do our part to keep this program alive and help make our communities safer places to live. We’re looking…
The Minister of National Revenue announces appointment of the new Taxpayers’ Ombudsman New Ombudsman brings a wealth of experience in dispute resolution to the role April 10, 2015 – Ottawa – Canada Revenue Agency The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, today announced the appointment of the new Taxpayers’ Ombudsman,…
The keys to a successful family business are trust, openness and involvement of younger generations, says BDC’s Bettie Johnston. Here are some of her tips to making it work. 1) Involve the entire family in strategic planning. This builds consensus for the company’s vision and a road-map to the future. 2) Define clear roles for…
A very big congratulations to Shawn and Leah Tully on the early arrival of their beautiful bundle of joy, Keira Liv Tully! Everyone at the firm is extremely happy for you both 🙂
Sara Johnston joined our firm on February 3, 2014 shortly after relocating to Edmonton from New Brunswick. She has very quickly become an integral part of the HGA team, we would like to send out a very big congratulations to Sara on her promotion to Manager.
Everyone would like to send a very big congratulations to Yvonnne Blowers for her big win of a Red 2014 Ford V6 Coupe Mustang. This winning came from the Kids Kottage Foundation Raffle. Yvonne is a Staff Accountant here at HGA. Please join us in very warm, early Merry Christmas for Yvonne and her husband…