Flying Alaska to Las Vegas
  
We fly Alaska out of Bellingham (BLI) when we visit Las Vegas. This airline charges $25 to check in each bag, but if you upgrade for an additional $50 to first class, 2 check-in bags are included.
Also included in first class fare is complimentary champagne or wine and an impressive meal. Steve got extra brownie points for treating me to first class.
He used Hotwire to search for a hotel and found an 80% recommend in a 4-star casino hotel on the south end of the strip for $30 per night.
It's an adventure using Hotwire because you don't know what hotel you get until after you have made the purchase.
It turns out we have stayed at this hotel before and love it. This is how Hotwire keeps their prices so low, and how we save thousands every year in our travel budget.
Crowdfunding The New Frontier
Crowdfunding is gaining traction in Europe and the United States while still in its infancy in Canada. The attached article was written by Jennifer Hayes, Associate of McCarthy Tetrault LLP law firm in Vancouver. Long article short, as long as you follow proper disclosure requirements, you should be okay.
You can be sure that if Crowdfunding is used to swindle people out of money, legislation will be quick to regulate or restrict this type of fundraising platform, but for now it appears to be legitimate.
The Real Estate Capital Markets 2016 seminar presented by the Queen's Real Estate Roundtable next month has Crowdfunding and Alternative Lending as one of their key topics.
Crowdfunding in Canadian Real Estate: new frontier in financing
Proactive Property Management: WCB Rules For Contractors
The WorkSafe association is cracking down nationwide on unsafe practices at work sites. This summer several siding contractors were issued stop orders for non-compliance with equipment standards.
Many contractors went out of business and could not finish their contracts because they couldn’t afford the additional $10,000 of safety equipment.
Before you hire a contractor, they must show you proof: WSB policy in good standing, liability insurance policy, social insurance number for submission of T5018, GST number. Create a contractor checklist so you don't miss the important stuff.
Check to make sure your contractor has their Fall Safety Certificate if they are going on a ladder and over 3 feet in height. If an injury occurs on a work site, the contractor is going to claim under your WSB policy if they don’t have one.
If a contractor is a major supplier of services for your business, then they must have their own WSB policy. A contractor is not allowed to hire sub-contractors unless they have their own WSB policy.
Home owners may also be required to register for coverage if you are acting as the general contractor for home improvements and if you employ domestic workers.
WorkSafeBC Are You Covered
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