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When Giving Client Gifts Corporate gift recipients viewed gift cards as one of their least favorite gifts because they felt little thought was put into them . It can feel like you forgot to get them something and did it at the last minute. Why? Anyone can go to a drugstore or supermarket and pull hundreds of gift cards off the racks. With a GIVING Plan in place, you feel confident knowing the right gifts to give and avoid any last-minute gifts. #GivingIncreasesBusiness #ClientAppreciation #ClientRention #GIVINGPlan #MarketingPlan #BusinessGifts

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Are you concerned about rising crime rates in Willowdale? Do you want to take action against crime and improve community safety? Consider forming a Neighbourhood Watch with neighbours in your building or block! On May 29 from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, a safety webinar will be hosted by our office and Didi, a community leader and starter of several Neighbourhood Watches across the city! A Neighbourhood Watch Group allows for quick responses and reporting of incidents, increased awareness of suspicious events and enhanced crime prevention through collective action. If you are interested in starting a Neighbourhood Watch for your area, please register for the Webinar by visiting https://lnkd.in/eVYjnyKf and fill out the registration form for a chance to win a $100 giftcard towards a Block/Building Party to launch your Neighbourhood Watch! #NeighborhoodWatch #NeighbourhoodWatch #Safety #SafetyFirst #SafetyTips #Community #ConnectedCommunity #CommunityFirst #CommunitySupport #Safe #Toronto #Willowdale #NorthYork

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Our industry has seen many victories, but we still need to make it over the finish line. Sept. 30 marks the deadline for when the governor signs or vetoes the bills that passed the legislature. Until that deadline, the CRA will stay active on a handful of essential bills. SB 969, a CRA-supported bill, is one that aims to restore downtowns still hurting from the pandemic by allowing local governments to establish "entertainment zones" where restaurants can sell alcohol for street fairs, festivals, and other outdoor public events. The legislation is intended to help bring people and events back to communities all over the state, provide sufficient public safety guardrails and community involvement, and remove an economic barrier that previously prohibited restaurants from participating in sales. And you've heard from us before on the gift card bill - SB 1272 - which proposed to require businesses to cash out any balances of $25 or less. Sabrina updates us on what happened with these key issues and what's next in this week's News You Need to Know. WINNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESTAURANTS Your voice matters when it comes to CRA's advocacy efforts. Without our restaurateurs, victories like the reform to stop lawsuit abuse (PAGA) would not be possible. You can support our efforts to protect the industry by: - Becoming a Member: https://hubs.ly/Q02PN0hk0 - Signing up for Advocacy Alerts: https://hubs.ly/Q02PMYXW0 - Donating to the PAC: https://hubs.ly/Q02PMWcK0

We love our clients! It might be cliché, but it's true. Remember when Jim Rohn said "you're the average of the five people you spend most of your time with"? We see that in business too, and that's part of the reason we'd prefer to grow by referral and word of mouth, as there are similarities and aligned values in those we know well and spend the most time with. Our clients: - understand that technology can propel their organization and is more than a utility. - understand that trusted partners are important and help advise them of their options and walk through every process together. - value the difference that the right solutions make in their people being able to fulfill their mission. - are growing by continuously improving their organization through the proper use of technology to make people's lives better. - are focused on the big picture, and care about doing things right. Does that sound like a friend's organization, where they've struggled to find the right partner? Or they're just not getting the depth of information they need? Is someone you know doing the "same thing they've always done" with technology, and expecting a different result? Please engage with us and our Referral program and let us know someone you think would be interested in making an improvement to their organization. Our mission is to empower our clients and team members to thrive. We win, when you win. Refer someone you care about here: https://lnkd.in/geBk8vvj

Are you considering gifting a property or perhaps a lump sum of money in your lifetime? It is essential to understand the rules around gift giving and how these may impact the recipient financially if the value of the gift exceeds thresholds or allowances available. Esther Omishore from our Private Client team explains the rules of giving gifts in your lifetime and how HM Revenue & Customs view these gifts. Read Esther's blog on our website - https://loom.ly/iDTRwQY #InheritanceTax #EstatePlanning