Tag Archives: British Columbia

Who are They Really?

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

This post departs a little from the norm in that it as a bit of a rant.  A magazine that I respect and read cover to cover religiously has just posted its annual ‘Top 100 Businesses in British Columbia” as … Continue reading →

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What will it take?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Working with entrepreneurs is fascinating!  Some have had an idea percolating for years before they decide to put it into action.  Others have so many ideas and no focus that allows them to start.  Some don’t know they have an … Continue reading →

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A Hand Up

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

Small business is the backbone of British Columbia employing 1 million workers or 40% of the working population and accounts for 33% of the GDP.  By definition small business is a business of fewer than 50 employees.  In 2015, 79% … Continue reading →

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Are They Really the Top 100?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

One of my favourite magazines came out with its annual issue highlighting the ‘Top 100’ companies in British Columbia ranked by revenue.  The rise and fall in revenues over the past year is certainly one economic indicator within the various … Continue reading →

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Medical Emergency

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

In many ways, I feel our medical system in British Columbia is on life support.  We have unprecedented wait times for surgery.  This is after waiting for scans and 4 – 5 months waiting times to see a specialist.  Once … Continue reading →

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Values, Ethics, and Political Parties

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

We have an election coming up in British Columbia.  This time more than ever it brings home the fact that the political process needs overhauled. If you want a particular party in power then you are obliged to vote for … Continue reading →

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Positive vs. Negative

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

Every day we are bombarded by media, whether television, radio, or print, with negative events in the world, in our country, and in our communities.  For many of us that becomes the expected or the norm as we go about … Continue reading →

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