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Tourism Talk - March 2017
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2017 TIANB Annual Summit Update
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As we get closer to our annual event we want to keep you informed and reminded of the many exciting elements of our Annual Summit this year.
Please be reminded of the important information below:
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More tax savings!
Did you know the cost associated with TIANB's Summit may be tax deductible? The Income Tax Act (ITA) states that you may deduct the costs of two conventions in any one year. The conventions must be related to your business and located where the sponsor conducts its business. Since beverages, food or entertainment are included in the Summit price, you would be required to deduct $50.00 a day for these expenses from your claim for the registration fee, where the 50% rule applies to these type of expenses.
Let's illustrate this with an example. Shelley attended a two day TIANB Summit that cost her $265.00. The amount for meals and entertainment was not itemized. Shelley's convention expense would be $165.00 ($265.00 - 50x2). Shelley can also claim a meal and entertainment expense of $50.00 (50x2x50%).
You should be able to prove your attendance to TIANB's Summit and support this expense with an invoice from TIANB to benefit from this tax savings.
Please contact TIANB's Director of Finance:
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Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or co-operative?
When you decide to start your own business, you need to determine what type of business structure best suits your needs. There are four types of business structures: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and co-operative.
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2017 Federal Budget Analysis
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Have you claimed your Google "My Business" page?
Recently, TIANB attended a meeting of the Albert County Tourism Association where a
gentleman announced that it was a good idea for everyone to claim their business listing on Google. It's a very good idea and we are glad he mentioned it; it was something we had been taking for granted that people already knew about. So to correct our assumption, let's learn about your My Business page now.
Google My Business is "a free and easy-to-use tool for businesses, brands, artists, and organizations to manage their online presence across Google, including Search and Maps," so says Google. It's not complicated, and claiming your business will ensure Google lists your current information. You can even add pictures, list your hours of operation (specify if you're closed for the season), and respond to online reviews. It will also prevent unwanted changes to your listing from 3
rd
-party sources (something that anyone can do quite easily unless you have claimed your listing).
To "claim" your listing simply means you've proven to Google that you own or represent the business. You can do this by phone, text, or postal letter. By verifying and editing your business information, you can both help customers find you and tell them the story of your business.
Visit www.google.com/business/ to take control over your listing today.
If you have questions about this or anything else technology related, please contact Jason Farris,any time by phone (1-800-668-5313) or email
([email protected]). He loves hearing from our members.
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About: Jason Farris is the Technology Resource Coordinator for TIANB. He is available to TIANB members for questions, training, and workshops on a variety of technology-related topics.
Upcoming Webinars -
FREE
for TIANB Members!
Click the webinar name to register for any of these training opportunities.
April 5, 2017 - 10:30am-11:30am
Presenter - HNL, TIAPE, & TIANB (English)
How are you shaping people's perceptions of your business?
April 12, 2017 - 10:30am-11:30am
Presenter - HNL, TIAPE, & TIANB (English)
Being competitive in the tourism industry is crucial, so finding tools to help simplify and streamline certain aspects of your day-to-day routine is a must. Finding these tools for FREE helps relieve some of the financial pressure.
April 19, 2017 - 10:30am-11:30am
Presenter - Jason Farris of TIANB (English)
Learn what a typical response rate in the tourism industry looks like, as well as how to ensure email delivery, boost the email open rate, and improve click-through on c
alls to action.
Please visit
for more information.
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Smoke's Poutinerie is the World's Largest & Original Poutinerie offering a broad menu exclusive to Poutine. The Smoke's Poutinerie Vision is to achieve GLOBAL DOMINATION by providing a Unique, Canadian Food Experience that will Entertain the World!
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Exciting Perks through Johnson Insurance
Johnson Insurance, our preferred insurance provider, has been serving Canadians with compassion and care for over 130 years. Johnson looks beyond the things people insure, to the people themselves.
Call 1.877.217.5833
or
click here
for your home and auto insurance quote and/or details about the many exciting perks available to TIANB members.
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Travel Manager (ACTA) - Certification 1.2
Advance your travel career and lead your agency to success!
T
his
emerit
resource for Travel Managers will help you get the most out of your employees through effective motivation and supervision techniques, while delivering exceptional customer service and products to clients. As a travel manager, you are responsible for ensuring the profitability and sustainability of your travel agency -
emerit
resources will help you manage the day-to-day operations of your organization and identify you among the elite in the travel services industry.
[read more]
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Other Training Opportunities!
(Now available on line.)
Want training in your area?
(Find 1
2 people
and we can come to you.)
Call TIANB to book a T
raining Course in your area today!
For more information contact Julie Eldridge our Industry Training Coordinator for TIANB. Julie can answer questions related to all of
TIANB's Training Products and Services.
Phone: 506-458-5646
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Several tourism operators in the province are receiving calls from
"Universal Media" stating, person calling is now handling our account for
shipping the "Official NB 2017 guide"
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Message from a TIANB member:
I received a call from "Universal Media" stating that this person is now handling our account for
shipping the "Official NB 2017 guide". They start by wanting to update your contact information & asked for your 800 number. When asked why they need that information and asking them to verify if they are from the "Official Tourism NB 2017 guide," which they assure you they are, I asked if there is a fee for the shipment; they responded with, yes -
$599 & this includes my free listing. When questioned and asked for their name and contact information they quickly hung up.
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