HGA 3-Minute Update

March is Fraud Awareness Month: Be aware of CRA scams
To be sure communication the appears to be from CRA is legitimate, be aware of these guidelines:

CRA does not do the following:

threaten with police arrest;
use nasty language;
ask for credit card information;
ask for personal information of any kind by email or text messages;
request payments by prepaid credit cards;
give taxpayer information to another person, unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer; or
leave personal information on an answering machine.

If you receive a call or communication from CRA that you are unsure about, please contact our office for assistance.

HGA Insurance: Why do insurance rates keep rising?
Unfortunately, insurance companies can’t foretell the future. The best they can do is make an educated guess about the size of future claim payouts to determine what they should collect in premiums. These educated guesses can be different for every company, but the main focus is on the trend. More claims = higher rates.
If these companies don’t collect enough premium, eventually they will end up in a position where they cannot afford to pay claims.

We understand that this isn’t welcome news, and we are here to help. If you have concerns about the cost of your insurance, book a review with us. We can sit down and go over all the options.

Read more about this on HGAinsurance.ca

Here are some ways to increase your social presence in 2019

1. Be there! We know that it can be hard to make time for social media efforts, but trust us when we say that it makes a difference to have those accounts active.
2. Get reviews from your clients: Having reviews on your social pages, including Google, does wonders for your organic search results!
3. Show a behind-the-scenes look: Social media is about displaying the personality of your business. Show an inside look at events in your business to grow that trust!

Need more help? Come on into the office and chat with the Grey Street Media team for all of your marketing needs.

HGA Client Spotlight: Dispensing Systems Inc.
This group focuses on selling, renting, and installing beer or liquor systems to accomdate any style of bar! Bonus: They also provide kegerator rentals for special get-togethers.

We're happy to have them as our spotlight this month! Learn more about them here.

Becoming a leader: Here are the traits of the best bosses:

1. Honesty: Honest communication helps navigate roadblocks, provides clear direction and allows employees to have better confidence in their leader and the company.
2. Mentorship: All of your employees should know what they’re working toward – what are the company’s mission and goals? Let your employees know how their talents contribute to those goals and why they’re important to the team.
3. Compassion: Great leaders are compassionate when praising success or addressing challenges. They understand that accountability can still be expected while maintaining a high level of compassion.

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