IN THE KNOW:
B.C. Government Changes Cidery, Brewery and Winery Tour Policies
British Columbia is home to 30 cideries, 230 breweries and over 1,200 vineyards. Year-round, people travel here from across Canada to sip and savour what these businesses have to offer. And just last week, the provincial government made it easier for tipple-producers to enhance those visitor experiences.
“Recent years have been difficult for wineries and tourism across the province, and we are taking action to support these valuable businesses,” said B.C.’s solicitor general and minister of public safety Mike Farnworth. “The changes we are making will create better experiences for visitors of wineries and liquor manufacturers across the province, helping them — and all of B.C. — to be a more competitive and desirable destination for visitors.”
The policy changes will allow visitors to sit and enjoy samples while on guided tours. They will also allow for more flexibility around sampling and sales. This will afford liquor manufacturers more freedom to customize sampling experiences and sell and promote their products in picnic areas.
“For wine owners, our top priority is for visitors to have a great experience at our winery,” said Miles Prodan, the president and CEO of Wine Growers British Columbia. “These changes are very welcome and will give us the flexibility to provide visitors a perfect experience.”
FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE OF DOUGLAS:
5 Pillars for a Better Business
It’s not just about the money. Here’s how embracing five principles can help you manage both product and people.
By Liam Razzell
Crafting a winning business strategy should be every business leader’s goal. Yet transforming larger-than-life ideas into concrete steps is often easier said than done, and figuring out where to begin can be daunting. Business strategies are built upon five different pillars: product or service, marketing, finance, management and operations. If you’re not sure about your firm’s position on each of these pillars, we can help. In this article we’ll dive into each one to help you better understand where your business currently stands, with advice from Victoria-area entrepreneurs.
Read the full story in the latest issues of Douglas.
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