Small but mighty With the most recent Benefits Canada survey missing the mark, we thought we'd give small businesses some useful advice. Small Businesses make up a staggering 95% of Canadian Businesses, so it's a shame that they weren't properly reported on. Running a
Change is a constant Over the past two years, work from home (WFH) has become the new norm. Everyone is settled into their home offices, spending extra time with their pets, and taking midday naps... we mean lunch breaks... yeah... lunch breaks. Now that we’re eyeing a return to
Group Benefits can be a confusing industry. When talking to an advisor, making sense of insurance company marketing, or even just reading about it, there is so much jargon used that honestly, it’s hard to wrap your head around it. Even if you become bilingual in the language of
As you’ve guessed by now, here at Blendable we’re huge advocates for staying healthy (our president races Ironmans for crying out loud). And you've likely heard the benefits of staying healthy too. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can: * Improve sleep quality * Increase energy levels * Create a sharper
By now you've probably heard the term Metaverse. Maybe through the media, from Mark Zuckerberg's (very awkward) announcement, or maybe you’re just hearing about it from your super hip, friendly group benefits company. However you may have heard about it, the Metaverse is on its
Transactional Benefits The day-to-day costs that you can control with self-funded benefits. Let's say you're a small business: 17 employees, 9 of them are under the age of 30, while 8 are married and have kids. Like many businesses, you provide benefits by insuring healthcare costs.
The signs of the season are all around us – houses are lit up, the radio is playing holiday music, and healthcare providers are imploring us to use our group benefits before year-end. “Use your benefits here!” “Get massages before your benefits expire!” “It’s your money. Make sure you get
Good news, opening a Health Spending Account (HSA) couldn’t be easier! An HSA is super simple for an organization to set up, and super flexible for plan members to use. It’s a win-win. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be on your way! Choose your style
Are you wondering how adding or changing a group benefits plan will impact your balance sheet? As our head bean counter would attest, when it comes to business, you need to be aware of your costs. Any new ideas need to make dollars and sense. We absolutely agree, and we’
Gary and his family own a pet food and accessory distribution company. They have a team of about 100 people who they believe in supporting with a strong group benefits plan. For years they had watched as health and dental insurance costs steadily rose and ate into their profits. Dental
Around here, we value flexibility. Flexibility in how you design a benefits plan, in how you work with your benefits provider, and flexibility in how you live your life. That's why we think that Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) are awesome! They give plan sponsors and plan members the
Paying health and dental insurance premiums are a real pain. Every year at renewal the insurance company tells you it will cost more. And have you ever tried to read a renewal report?! The jargon and complicated ratios in those things are enough to make your head spin. Thankfully, there’