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All Hands on Deck
At the bustling Philbrook’s Boatyard in Sidney, owner Drew Irwin and project manager Jamie Hansen are stickhandling a full slate of more than 60...
Protect Your Business and Workers: The WorkSafeBC Essentials
When starting a business there is always a long checklist of tasks to complete — and it’s important that worker safety and workers’ compensation...
How To Conduct A Termination Meeting
Prepare thoroughly: Have documentation on hand, including a termination letter, final paycheque (or date that it will be released) and a release of claim...
When Employees are Tough to Manage – Part 2
Previously, we talked about what’s changing in the HR/leadership landscape and offered some tips on how to transform a problem employee into an engaged...
Protect Your Business and Workers: The WorkSafeBC Essentials
When starting a business there is always a long checklist of tasks to complete — and it’s important that worker safety and workers’ compensation...
Stage For A New Age
For 10 years Jason Guille ran two separate businesses from his small studio tucked behind Value Village. One was an event space for everything...
5 AI Tools for Small Businesses
In the fast-paced world of business, staying ahead of the curve often means leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity and drive innovation....
AI is EVERYWHERE
Between the time most people wake up and go to bed, they’ll use artificial intelligence half a dozen times, often without even knowing it....
Clever Curation
Jessica Walker isn’t surprised to hear new customers carping that there’s no bookseller where they live.
“Often visitors, particularly from the States,” says Walker, one...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – HAVN Saunas
Sector: Health and wellness
Year launched: 2023
Principals: From left, Nicholas Van Buren, Kurtis Vallee (not pictured,...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Philosophy MD
Sector: Wellness
Principals: From left, Carla Matheson, Dr. Bri Budlovsky, Dr. Matt Carere and
Tara Carere
Year Launched:...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – ArtRow
Sector: Fine art
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Lara Tomaszewska
Unique selling proposition: ArtRow is a disruptive digital marketplace...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Home Based Recovery
Sectors: Health and wellness
Year launched: 2023
Principals: From left, Dr. Michael Berry, Ewan Kirkaldy and Michael...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Ocean AID
Sector: Technology
Principals: From left, Archit Kumar and Andrew Polanyi
Year launched: 2023
Unique selling proposition: Pairing sonar...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – GoChip
Sector: Technology and pet care
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Alexander von Kaldenberg
Unique selling proposition: Reimagining the relationship...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – This Week’s Lunch
Sector: Food and drink
Principals: From left, Jason Potter, Hannah Oluka and Kirk Stringer
Year launched: 2021
Unique...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Small Gods Brewing
Sector: Brewing and hospitality
Year launched: 2022
Principals: From left, Chris Bjerrisgaard and Jonny Kostiuk
Unique selling proposition:...
10 to Watch Winner 2024- RITUAL Nordic Spa
Sector: Wellness
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Marci Hotsenpiller
Unique selling proposition: To deliver affordable, traditional sauna culture and...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Zingaro Floral Perfumery
Sector: Floral, perfume and gifts
Principals: From left, Shane Murray and Palma Cafolla
Year Launched: 2021
Unique selling...
Douglas Roundtable: Port Alberni’s Innovation Economy
Port Alberni is experiencing a boom, thanks to the right leadership, revitalized economic partnerships and an increased interest in the city.
This Douglas roundtable...
Douglas Roundtable: The Business of Going Green
Becoming a green business means taking concrete action, but what’s the right strategy to maintain profitability while moving towards a carbon neutral future? This...
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