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5 Steps to Becoming an Innovator
Looking to competitors for inspiration can be useful, but innovation will always have a greater ...
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VALENTINES DAY LISTICLE
As soon as February 1st hits, we’re suddenly surrounded by all things lovey-dovey. It’s expected and unavoidable. From TV commercials to grocery store chocolate displays – the pressure of Valentine’s Day is everywhere we turn. Taken or not, there’s no better time to bask in the glory of chocolate, flowers and restaurant promos. With special […]
5 Holiday Experiences to Bring Your Staff To
Want to take your staff Christmas party up several notches? Treat your employees to a night out of the office with these holiday events and shows. The holidays are right around the corner—but they also can add a lot of stress. If you’re living the office life, that can mean working long hours […]
The Top 5 Smart Products Your Business Needs And you can get them all on Amazon!
With Black Friday sales approaching and the holidays quickly proceeding, it’s time to start thinking about the products you want to pick up for the office or your business! For the tech-gurus on your team, any of these smart home products are sure to impress. What’s even better is you can order them from the […]
DONT GET STUCK IN THE SNOW WITHOUT WINTER TIRES!
Beginning Oct. 1, winter tires or chains are required on most major highways in B.C. — including the Malahat until April 30. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation is reminding drivers that not having them on designated highways can result in fines of $109. Truckers will face higher fines for not carrying chains this year. Commercial […]
Comparing Coworking Spaces in Vancouver
As the Vancouver real estate market continues to break records for high rents and low vacancies, more and more business owners and professionals are looking to creative approaches when it comes to their office spaces. In January 2019, the downtown Vancouver office vacancy rate dropped to 3.4% – its lowest level since 2008. To combat […]
BCBUSINESS ANNOUNCES TOP 100 EVENT: An Afternoon With Jim Treliving
VANCOUVER, BC – May 22, 2019 – BCBusiness is excited to announce the 30th anniversary of the Top 100 luncheon, a celebration of B.C.’s largest companies, taking place on Thursday, June 20 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. As the biggest networking event in the city, this year’s Top 100 event […]
Yoga for Homes Fundraiser – Vancouver BC
Yoga for Homes Fundraiser – Vancouver BC We are offering a special yoga class to raise funds to help build homes for families in need living in Zambia. The houses will be built by volunteers through Habitat for Humanity. Can a yoga class help build a home for a family in need? Yes with Karma […]
Invest in your future with an MBA from TWU
Are you career driven but also desire a meaningful purpose? A leading-edge MBA at Trinity Western University may just be the professional and personal gateway you’re searching for. TWU’s MBA equips and empowers graduates to excel in for-profit as well as non-profit organizations. Our renowned and comprehensive program features: a […]
YES – 3 Ways We Can Support Youth Employment in BC
Article by: Timothy Lang, President & CEO at Youth Employment Services (YES). The transition from education into the workplace can be a scary one. As youth are instructed to follow a specific path paved out by societal norms, the reality of fully preparing themselves to be a candidate for employment can be intimidating. With the unemployment […]
Is your education preparing you for ‘new collar’ jobs?
Is your education preparing you for ‘new collar’ jobs? Written by Darian Kovacs As fast as technology is changing, the job force has been changing. No longer is it just two types of job forces – White Collar and Blue Collar, but a new player has emerged. New-collar jobs fall in the technology sector and […]
New Survey Reveals Valuable Insights About Canadian Small Business Practices
The results are in, and after tallying the responses from Canada’s largest survey of small businesses, you’d be surprised by the shocking insights. The survey, commissioned by Vistaprint in conjunction with Cyberimpact, captured data from small businesses across the country. Small businesses are the core of the Canadian economy, with approximately 1.3 million small businesses […]
The Long-Lasting Importance of Business Cards in Networking
The Long-Lasting Importance of Business Cards in Networking In today’s digital age, face to face social interaction is becoming more and more scarce. The reality is, when it comes to networking, you can only get so far by sitting behind a screen scrolling away. Sure, there’s professional networks like LinkedIn that connect you to other […]
Outfitting an Office on a Startup Budget
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s a paradox that has been the subject of much debate for eons. But, had Plutarch created the paradox in the modern era, he probably wouldn’t have been asking about chickens or eggs at all. Instead he would likely be asking the same question every startup entrepreneur […]
5 Steps to Get Your Business Started on the Right Foot
Written by MOHAMMED MECKLAI Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Do you dream of becoming your own boss and doing what you love for a living? Are you the next leading entrepreneur? If the answer is yes, you might need more than passion to succeed. Many entrepreneurs dive into their dream business blindly; […]
A Transformative Way Solopreneurs Can Build A Thriving Business
Written by Trevor Turnbull & Featured in Forbes. CEO of Linked Into Leads and founder of the Expert Selling Machine, who transforms B2B sales with impactful lead generation. I have good news and bad news, solopreneurs. First, the bad news: Ninety percent of a buyer’s journey may be complete before they ever contact you. The good news? You can position yourself […]
Meet Ellen DeGeneres – October 19th
Comedienne and talk show icon Ellen DeGeneres will be visiting Vancouver for an event this fall. Taking a break from her usual role as the interviewer, she’ll be the one answering questions at a Q&A at Rogers Arena. The one-night-only event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, and will be hosted by […]
How Marketing Automation Can Bridge the Gap Between Sales & Marketing
Hasn’t there always been a rivalry between the marketing and sales departments? They both claim to know and understand the company’s customer better. The marketing team claims that this is true because they can analyze data from multiple sources, therefore have an in-depth understanding of the demographic and customer behaviour. The sales team also has […]
Millennials Are Happiest When They Feel Connected to Their Co-Workers
Millennials Are Happiest When They Feel Connected to Their Co-Workers Sarah Landrum , CONTRIBUTOR I write about how millennials can be happier at work. Team Building In North America, it can be hard to see past all the bluster about “self-made men” and rugged individualism. The truth is a lot more pleasant to behold: Nobody is […]
5 TIPS TO STAY CONFIDENT AS A FIRST-TIME ENTREPRENEUR
I was recently reading up on Entrepreneurship and the lack of glamour and appeal it has. In my own venture, I have encountered many mind shifts and humbling moments that were very gratifying yet terrifying. I wanted to find an article that would give readers a glimpse and advice on how to stay confident as an Entrepreneur. So […]
