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08/26/2026

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After negotiations toward a new Canada-U.S. trade deal broke down Friday night, Canadian businesses were bracing themselves for the impact of new U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent on US$20-billion worth of Canadian exports. But many members of the Canadian public were also feeling ready to participate in....

08/25/2026

If you’ve got kids (or employees with kids), you already know back-to-school season sneaks up fast. Eye exams, a new pair of glasses, the dentist appointment you’ve been meaning to book…it adds up quicker than you’d think.

Supporting your team through these moments shows them you value what they do.
Give someone a cash bonus, and taxes take a bite before it even reaches their account. Route that same support through a Health Spending Account instead, and it gets to them tax-free, while your business writes off the cost.

It ends up offsetting the cost of things your team is likely paying for out of pocket, whether you’ve got 3 people on your team or 30.

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08/13/2026

AI may change the jobs our children pursue, but curiosity, adaptability and critical thinking will remain essential. An insightful look at what AI leaders are teaching their own children about preparing for the future.

The Wall Street Journal asked Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei and other AI luminaries about what they advise their own children on education and careers in an AI-driven world.

08/11/2026

The right insurance plan does more than protect your family. It can also help safeguard your income, business and long term financial goals.

Employees often have group insurance coverage at work, but people who work for themselves need to make sure they are covered with the right kinds of insurance.

08/08/2026

Summer is in full swing, and if you’re a business owner, you know there’s always something that needs attention.

This is a great time to get a little ahead of things like tidying up routines, checking in on the budget, and thinking about what Q4 needs to look like.

If rolling out or upgrading health benefits in the new year has been on your to-do list, now is a great time to finally cross it off your list. A custom plan can take 3 to 4 weeks to set up: your carrier needs time to process the application, you’ll want to sort out how coverage breaks down by role (owners vs. staff, for instance), and your team needs a window to enroll instead of scrambling before the deadline.

Wait until late fall, and you might hit bottlenecks you didn’t see coming.

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07/29/2026

Behind every great small business is an owner working double time to keep things running.

But taking a quick step back to look at the numbers can save a lot of headaches down the road.

Here are a few realities every business owner should have on their radar:

→ Without a clear backup plan, a small business can hit a wall fast if the owner faces a sudden health issue or long-term injury.

→ A huge chunk of entrepreneurs operate with zero disability protection, meaning if work stops, household income stops with it.

→ Buying insurance once and forgetting about it leaves you exposed as your overhead, staff, and family responsibilities grow over time.

→ Offering custom, flexible benefits instead of a rigid, cookie-cutter plan is one of the easiest ways to keep your team loyal and happy.

Whether you’re looking into this for the first time or you’re just fed up with traditional insurance companies pocketing your cash while raising rates, there’s a much better way to handle it.

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07/29/2026

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07/28/2026

None of us can predict tomorrow, but we can prepare for it. With nearly 40% of Canadians lacking life insurance, this article is a reminder to review your financial protection.

A new study uncovers a major life insurance gap among Canadians. Learn what’s behind the gap and why it’s putting families at risk.

07/22/2026

Building a business or professional practice? Make sure you’re fully protected.

Amidst the excitement of managing software, marketing, and inventory, I often see that the founder and the team get overlooked.

If you’re new to business ownership, you might think benefits plans are out of your league. If you’re an experienced owner, you might have already been burned by a standard insurance package that costs way too much and gives you zero flexibility.

I use this checklist to keep things stable from day one ↴

→ Corporate Life Insurance Strategies: This provides clear, accessible protection to ensure your family’s future and mortgage are secure.

→ Key Person Disability Insurance: I use this as a safety net for your personal income if an accident or illness keeps you away from work.

→ Critical Illness Support: I recommend this for financial breathing room so you can focus entirely on healing without worrying about bills.

→ A Smart Employee Benefits Strategy: I can help you build a plan where you don’t have to settle for rigid setups that hike their rates every year.

My Scalable Benefits Blueprint helps local owners use hybrid strategies to save on benefits, giving employees flexible coverage they actually value while keeping your costs predictable.

Get my free guide here: https://www.glengarryconsulting.ca/scalable-benefits-blueprint

The best time to build a safety net is before you need it. Book a free consultation today: https://www.glengarryconsulting.ca/booking