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Hey Business Owners! You can automate your marketing and official communications. But did you know that Copy.ai is also a go-to marketing AI platform? With Copy.ai you can: Beat Writer's Block: Generates fresh ideas and drafts for all your content needs, from website copy to social media posts and product descriptions. A/B Test Like a Pro: You can generate multiple variations of your content, so you can test and optimize for maximum impact. Save Time and Resources: Focus on your core business. Copy.ai handles the heavy lifting of content creation, freeing you and your team to pursue strategic initiatives. What's more with Copy.ai? Buckle up, because... They are the first GTM AI Platform! Power your entire go-to-market strategy with AI. Pre-built Workflows deliver instant value, getting you started in a flash. Building your custom workflows. So this is marketing on autopilot. Tell us in the comments about your favorite AI tool! #AItools #AI #Businesses #globalteams

Exciting connections, invaluable insights, and a community brought closer together! 🎉 SRJ had the incredible opportunity to sponsor this year's Mix and Mingle event. Hats off to Dr. Ajeet Ghumman for a beautifully conducted gathering, and a big shoutout to Dental Works 4 Kids for the perfect venue. Here’s to more inspiring collaborations in the dental community! 🦷🌟 #DentalNetworking #SRJSponsorship #CommunityEngagement #Events

Thank you to our Gold sponsor, SRJ Chartered Professional Accountants, for supporting our 8th #mmacbanquet24. To learn more, please visit srjca.com and follow SRJ Chartered Professional Accountants (Canada)

Shayan Rashid, CPA, CA, in his recent interview with Nathaniel Dove at Global News, explored the surprising consequences of missing the April 30th deadline. ⏳ Filing taxes late can lead to hefty financial penalties. "If you owe and delay your filing, the penalties could rise to as much as 17% of your balance owing, with interest compounding daily starting May 1, 2024," 📉 Beyond fines, the CRA may implement strict measures for those who consistently file late, including wage garnishment, freezing bank accounts, and in severe cases, placing liens on properties. Neglecting to file could even escalate to charges of tax evasion or fraud. 🧒🔥 To maintain eligibility for benefits like the Canada Child Benefit and the carbon price rebate, timely filing is essential. Even if you don’t owe money, filing on time can lead to receiving interest from the CRA! 🗓️ With the deadline nearly upon us, I urge everyone who might be struggling to pay their taxes to reach out to the CRA promptly to arrange a payment plan. 🔗 Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/eDVKyDgG  Don't forget to file by April 30th! #TaxSeason2024 #CanadaTaxes #FinancialLeadership #SRJConsulting #TaxDeadline

🎧 Thanks to Scott Shantz for having Shayan Rashid, CPA, CA on his show this weekend on 980 CKNW Vancouver to discuss the upcoming tax deadline! In this eye-opening episode, they discuss the nuances of the Canadian tax system: Interest on Unpaid Taxes: Facing a 10% annual interest on late payments? Discover how this impacts not only your wallet but also delays in receiving refunds and benefits, even if you owe nothing. Why Procrastinate?: Unpack the complexity and burdensomeness of tax filing that leads many to put it off. Global Comparisons: Learn how the UK simplifies life for most of its citizens by requiring only the self-employed to file returns. Ease of Filing: Exciting developments ahead as Canada rolls out new initiatives to simplify tax filings with streamlined online and phone systems for straightforward returns. 🔗 Click to listen to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJhjSPDq #canadiantaxdeadline #CanadianTax #podcast

Hey Business Owners! This tool can change your marketing game! Ever feel like you're stuck behind the camera? Especially when creating videos for different audiences or languages. Synthesia is like your own personal video production studio, right in your pocket! Here's how Synthesia can help you dominate video marketing: Effortless Video Creation: Ditch expensive studios and filming schedules. Synthesia lets you create professional videos with AI-powered avatars, all from text. Global Reach Made Easy: Go multilingual in seconds! Synthesia can automatically generate videos in over 120 languages, allowing you to target international audiences. Save Time & Money: Skip hiring actors, booking locations, and long editing processes. Synthesia empowers you to create videos quickly and efficiently. Diversity & Inclusion: Choose from a wide range of avatars that reflect your brand and target audience. Promote diversity and inclusivity in your video marketing. Synthesia.ai empowers you to unlock the full potential of video marketing. Create engaging videos that resonate with your audience, boost conversions, and take your business to the next level. #AItools #AI #Businesses #globalteams

Heads up, small businesses! The Federal Budget 2024 is out, and it has some key changes for you: Tax Time: Selling your business? Capital gains tax is going up slightly (more details to come). BUT, the lifetime exemption on capital gains just got bigger (good news!). New Programs: Starting a business? There's a new program offering a lower tax rate on some qualifying shares (conditions apply). Thinking of selling to your employees? You might be eligible for a special tax break (2014-2026 only). Other Highlights: New benefit coming for Canadians with disabilities. Faster access to carbon rebates for small businesses (specific provinces). Faster tax write-offs for new rental properties and some tech equipment. Feel free to ask us if you have any questions! #FederalBudget2024 #SmallBusiness #Budget

🌙✨ Celebrating Eid, SRJ wishes happiness, peace, and prosperity for you and your loved ones. May this day open doors to new opportunities and successes. Thank you for your invaluable support. Let's embrace unity, generosity, and gratitude. Eid Mubarak! 💫🕌 #EidMubarak #Joy #Prosperity #Unity

📉 Canada's Unemployment Rate Hits Two-Year High in March! 📈 Here's what you need to know: 🚀 Surging Unemployment: Canada's unemployment rate soared to 6.1% in March, marking a significant increase from February's 5.8%. This surge is attributed to rapid population gains not matched by job growth. 📊 Job Market Dynamics: While a net loss of 2,200 jobs might seem minor, the distribution tells a deeper story. Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba faced job declines, whereas Ontario saw a substantial increase in employment. 🧐 Economic Insights: Experts like BMO's Robert Kavcic highlight the challenge of absorbing strong population and labour force flows, even with notable job gains. 🇨🇦 Population Boom: Canada's population grew by 3.2% in 2023, the fastest since 1953, largely due to international migration. This has significantly impacted the labour market. 🔄 Future Outlook: Analysts predict varying futures for Canada's labour market, with unemployment rates potentially peaking between 6.5% to 7.5% later this year, influenced by economic factors and immigration rates. 💡 Bank of Canada's Moves: Despite today's gloomy labour report, it's not expected to immediately influence the Bank of Canada's rate decisions, with a potential rate cut on the horizon in June. 🌐 The Big Picture: As the Canadian economy navigates through these turbulent times, the labour market's resilience and adaptability will be key to weathering the storm. Stay informed, stay engaged, and let's discuss how these economic shifts are affecting us all! #CanadaEconomy #UnemploymentRate #LabourMarketTrend

Hey there! Managing a remote team across different time zones? 🤷♂️ Yeah, we feel you. Virtual meetings can turn into a nightmare, right? Well, Fathom - AI Meeting Assistant is one of our favorite tools for fixing that. Coordinating meetings feel like a constant battle, and forget about clear next steps after those calls! Here's what makes it awesome: Effortless Capture: No more scrambling for notes during calls! Fathom.ai records and transcribes them on Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams, so everyone has access, no matter the location. Smart Summaries: Long meetings become bite-sized takeaways. Fathom.ai automatically generates summaries, condensing a 30-minute call into a quick one-minute catch-up. Actionable Highlights: Did something important come up? Just click to highlight it during the call, and Fathom.ai adds it to the recording and transcript for easy reference later. Boost Productivity: Stop multitasking and finally focus on the conversation! Fathom.ai handles the note-taking, freeing you to be fully present in the meeting. Improved Follow-up: Smooth follow-ups every time! Recordings, transcripts, and summaries are all easily accessible, making assigning action items a breeze. CRM Integration: Say goodbye to post-meeting data entry. Fathom.ai seamlessly updates your CRM (Salesforce, Hubspot) with meeting details and summaries, saving you tons of time. Fathom.ai is a game-changer for geographically dispersed teams. It helps everyone stay in sync, boosts productivity, and makes virtual meetings feel productive! 🎉 #AItools #AI #Businesses #globalteams