Category Archives: Customers

Changes and Opportunities

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

Looking back, the face of business in my lifetime has had quite a ride.  As a teenager in Five Acres in Nanaimo, I remember the neighbourhood and what it provided to our family.  Our eggs came from two blocks away, … Continue reading →

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The ‘Office’

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Sipping an Americano, or as I prefer to call it, a Canadiano, and waiting for a business associate, I’m people watching the bustling morning coffee crowd at The Buzz. Some are business on their break, not relaxing at all as … Continue reading →

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Fail to Plan – Plan to Fail

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

Many of us dream about being independent, having our own business and being in charge.  Sometimes it is because we think we can do it better.  We might want flexibility in our work day. There might be an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Easter and Faith

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

Easter Sunday!  It is a time of celebration for the Christian world, the resurrection of Christ.  In Canada 67% of the population is Christian with Catholic being the predominant faith.  Nearly 24% of the population is what they determine to … Continue reading →

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So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

During our life time, many of us want to break the chains and venture out on our own, become independent, and work for ourselves.  We are taken in by the allure of having the freedom to choose our hours, maybe … Continue reading →

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Getting There from Here

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

The world is changing when it comes to commuting, especially within communities. It seems there are too many cars, all headed in the same direction, with one person in them. In Vancouver, they have Sky Train, West Coast Express, excellent … Continue reading →

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Business Visibility

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

How your business is seen by others can make the difference between success and failure.  I once complimented a friend who had a restoration company on how clean he kept his trucks.  They were white with company graphics and never … Continue reading →

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