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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...

Advice

WorkSafeBC registration requirements explained

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...
Review important termination logistics clearly

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...
Managing difficult employees effectively

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...

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Technology

Stage For A New Age

Sunset Labs: high-tech, flexible virtual event space in Victoria.
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

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

AI is deeply integrated and evolving how and when we work.
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

Clever Curation - Douglas Magazine Apr/May 2024
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 Winners

10 to Watch Winner 2024 - HAVN Saunas

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 - Philosphy MD

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

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 Discovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Douglas roundtable: Port Alberni's Innovation Economyvideo

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 Greenvideo

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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