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3 tips to get new customers into your retail store

Federated Insurance2025-11-13T09:52:06-05:00Tags: customers, growth, retail store, small business week|

3 minute read

For small business week we are providing tips to help small business owners who own retail stores get new customers. To compete with big businesses, you will need to [...]

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Canadian grocery industry trends to follow

Federated Insurance2019-09-16T15:52:24-04:00Tags: Grocery stores|

4 minute read

Canadian grocery industry trends are always changing, thanks to healthy competition between the large retailers, independent grocers and mom & pop stores. On the other hand consumer tastes, new technology [...]

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How to manage stress at work

Federated Insurance2021-03-25T09:30:48-04:00Tags: mental health, wellness, workplace stress|

3 minute read

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. It’s a state of well-being.” Workplace demands can put physical and emotional stress [...]

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5 spring cleaning tips to declutter your office

Federated Insurance2019-09-25T16:14:45-04:00Tags: decluttering your office, spring, spring cleaning, spring cleaning checklist, spring cleaning home office, spring cleaning tips for the office|

3 minute read

It’s spring, which means it’s also time for the daunting task of spring cleaning. Make sure your business is protected with the right insurance solution. If you work out of [...]

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4 trends in the restaurant industry you need to know

Federated Insurance2021-10-25T15:10:55-04:00Tags: restaurant owners, Restaurants, trends|

3 minute read

With Canadian consumers potentially cutting back on spending in 2016, restaurants will have to work even harder to get customers’ attention. Keeping these 4 restaurant trends in mind can help [...]

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6 Apps to help you work smarter

Federated Insurance2020-12-31T03:16:20-05:00Tags: Apps, bloom, dropbox, evernote, Microsoft office, pocket, smartphone, wunderlist|

2 minute read

Between meetings, conference calls and dealing with the unexpected, staying on top of your weekly work load can be a difficult task at times. This is especially true today as [...]

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The best emergency kits for your car and home

Federated Insurance2021-03-25T09:35:23-04:00Tags: emergency kit, emergency preparedness, natural disaster, Risk management, winter weather|

2 minute read

Kim Court, our resident catastrophe expert knows a thing or two about preparing for emergencies. Between her role as Director of Catastrophe Exposure Analysis and her time living in California [...]

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7 Tips for preparing for the next winter storm

Federated Insurance2021-12-16T11:28:58-05:00Tags: blizzard, ice storm, winter, winter storm, winter-preparedness, winter-ready|

2 minute read

Canadian winters can quickly become dangerous with winter storms striking with little to no warning. Low temperatures, high winds, and increased precipitation can all cause significant damages to your property [...]

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5 Trends For Canadian Retail Business in 2016

Federated Insurance2022-03-10T11:41:26-05:00Tags: customer service, digital experience, retail business, retail success, Retail trends, retailers, Social media|

3 minute read

The retail space in Canada is fiercely competitive and constantly evolving. As international retailers are ready to set up shop in Canada in 2016 and beyond, it is vital to [...]

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3 tips for growing your contracting business in 2016

Federated Insurance2021-03-25T09:37:01-04:00Tags: Contracting business, credibility, expanding, growing your business, success, work life balance|

2 minute read

During your well-deserved seasonal downtime, it is important to start planning for the months ahead. The economic outlook for Canada in 2016 looks like there could be some challenges faced [...]

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10 Winter driving tips

Federated Insurance2020-12-30T10:03:03-05:00Tags: road safety, Winter driving, winter road safety, winter tires, winter vehicle maintenance|

3 minute read

Winter driving can be a daunting task. And Canadian winters place additional demands on driving. With snowy and icy road conditions, it’s better to be safe than sorry when planning [...]

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Top 4 challenges facing tire dealers

Federated Insurance2020-12-30T11:37:50-05:00Tags: margin pressures, recruitment, retention, tire dealers, tires, vehicles|

2 minute read

As we approach winter tire season, the top issues affecting tire dealers aren’t new. Recruitment, regulations and margins are all challenges of the past, present and future. If you’re a [...]