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Women have special talents for small firms, adviser says

When it comes to starting a small business, women have special talents that can be a blessing in weathering an economic recession. But many remain plagued by personal circumstances that can hinder their development as an entrepreneur. That's the word ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  19 Nov 2009

Hockey dads take the stink out of gear

So you've come up with what you're convinced is a dynamite little product, but success rests on getting those hordes of potential customers on board. And how do you get it to market? In the case of Tsawwassen resident Keith Howlett, testing it on ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  18 Nov 2009

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B.C. leads Canada in residential sales in October: report

B.C. led Canada in new monthly records for residential sales in October, according to a report released Monday by the Canadian Real Estate Association. "Of all the provincial monthly gains, B.C.'s was the highest," CREA chief economist Gregory Klump ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  17 Nov 2009

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Early snow bodes well for B.C. resorts

The snow gods appear to be smiling on B.C. this Olympic winter, with gobs of the white stuff falling unseasonably early at resorts in the province. Some -- including Whistler, but so far not Blackcomb -- are opening early, while others are considering ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  12 Nov 2009

B.C. business leaders see end to downturn

B.C.'s small business community is increasingly upbeat about the economy despite a slight drop in confidence nationally, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. "We asked about [concerns about] insufficient domestic ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  11 Nov 2009

New wine category signs slated for B.C. liquor stores

Several new wine category signs will soon be going up in provincial liquor stores following a controversy over the labelling of some bulk import wines as B.C. wines. The signs, which are to replace existing signs in all 198 liquor stores on Monday, are ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  6 Nov 2009

Word of mouth key to growth of Island outfitter

Number of employees: eight Number of major product lines: five Number of Ultra Fast-Dry Sport & Travel towels sold in last three years: about 40,000 Campbell River entrepreneur Leslie Hanes believes that fostering strong relationships with clients is ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  4 Nov 2009

Who's working lots, and green on top?

In everything he builds, Kevin Simoes thinks green. "Our clients come to us with a green mindset and that's how we started," the 29-year-old founder and owner of Streamline Design Ltd. and Streamline Enterprises Ltd. said in an interview. "We do our ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  21 Oct 2009

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Small businesses gaining ground

Two new reports suggest that B.C.'s small-business sector is getting stronger, but that there is still room for improvement. "Small business remains a vital source of job creation, innovation and economic stimulation in our province," Iain Black, B.C. ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  21 Oct 2009

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No matter what their colour, this company's flags will be green

Vancouver's best-known flag shop is going green by using 100-per-cent recycled material. "I feel really good about this," Susan Braverman, general manager and owner of International Flag & Banner, said in an interview. "I'm committed to us going green." ...

From BRIAN MORTON, Vancouver Sun,  14 Oct 2009

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