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2012 - Forecasting the Year in Business
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Despite economic uncertainty that foreshadows 2012, entrepreneurs can take solace in the fact that at least one financial institution, RBC, is still aggressively seeking more clients. Mike Michell, RBC’s national director for small business, is bullish about the coming year – and the resiliency of small business
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2012 - Forecasting the Year in Business
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Tax and regulatory burdens will be among the biggest challenges for BC small businesses in 2012, according to Laura Jones, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s senior VP of research and economics for western Canada. According to Jones, the silver lining of the 2008 recession was that it forced companies to streamline and innovate – another rough patch this year, however, may be difficult for many already emaciated companies to overcome
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Six Pack of Success
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Serial entrepreneur Thierry LeVasseur wants to give away money – with a catch. His latest project, nQbatr, seeks to redefine the way business incubators work. Instead of courting geeks, he’s looking for seasoned business minds who’ve spotted a hidden need and require a technological kick-start. Instead of providing just cash, this angel investor has assembled 20 C-level executives to provide mentoring and support.
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Six Pack of Success
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Doing the right thing has propelled Barry Stecyk’s HevyD’s Old Fashioned Kettle Korn to exponential growth, helped launch a second music promotion business, and keeps him busy 16 hours a day. Doing the right thing, plus some very saavy cross-marketing.
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Six Pack of Success
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Dr. Jeffrey Lee and Dr. Neetu Dhiman have big plans for Brio Integrative Health Centre to create greater awareness for naturopathy and alternative medicine. Beyond that, Dr. Lee's H.E.R.O.'s Business Solutions plans to be the go-to place for those practitioners to get business training.
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Six Pack of Success
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Johanna Mustapic never set out to start a business, but 11 years later, Triage Data Solutions is one of the top document management companies in BC
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By Franka Cordua-von Specht
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Six Pack of Success
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Isle Phillips spent the past 27 years as a health-care worker. Today she’s taken the scary leap into her next career as an entrepreneur with Ambrosia Gift Baskets
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By Franka Cordua-von Specht
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The "How-To" Issue
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In less than two years, Business Plans Canada’s Celeste Lozano (L) and Adrian Rudzikas (R) have helped more than 250 clients raise $750 million in financing. Rick Francoeur (C) of 360 Fabrication sought them out to help secure $2 million to purchase the new home for their successful custom auto shop – 22,000 square feet later, Francouer is set to grow
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By Noa Glouberman
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The "How-To" Issue
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MAN (AND WOMAN) WITH A PLAN: Celeste Lozano and husband Adrian Rudzikas and their team have written more than 250 successful business plans. Here are their Business Plans Canada tips for writing a plan that will help you succeed
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Building a Great Business
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Three years ago FROGBOX founder Doug Burgoyne said goodbye to a regular payday and a comfortable telecom job to take a chance on a dream. Today – with offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Seattle – he’s on the path to building a great business.
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By Noa Glouberman
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Building a Great Business
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Since 1982 The Great Little Box Company has been climbing its way to the summit of great BC companies. It has gained regional and national recognition as a well-managed company and a great place to work.
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Inspecting the Franchise Option
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Dave Williams was tired of spending time away from his family so the former salesman wanted to start his own business. After much research he became the master franchisor for A Buyer's Choice Home Inspection in BC.
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By Christina Newberry
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Inspecting the Franchise Option
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Grant Bullington is an expert who helps entrepreneurs find the right franchise. As the head of FranNet.com’s BC operations, Bullington consults with aspiring franchisees (at no charge) to help them through the franchise process. In this interview he shares his insights on the pros and cons of franchising and whether it’s for you.
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Inspecting the Franchise Option
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Tanya Reitzel of Coastal Trademarks (a trademarking agent) has shepherded many businesses through the process of registering their marks. Reitzel has helped franchisor Garry Tynan register a dozen marks for Curb-Ease. If you’re planning on franchising your business, it’s one of the first steps you need to take to protect your brand and intellectual property, she says.
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By Christina Newberry
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The Power of Thrift
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Through the magic of thrift, Mary Anne Straw of TigerTel has helped free Shawn Venne and his building managers from being tied up by phone calls. In the process the New Chelsea Society will save $12,000 this year, have better morale and happier tenants. Read how they did it.
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Focus on Young Entrepreneurs
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In business you don’t get paid for degree of difficulty, but try telling that to David Bhimji and David Holmes. With neither having a technology background, the duo has grown Digital Hospitality exponentially from zero to 15 full-time programmers to dominate the two-and-three diamond hotels on the West Coast and are now moving aggressively into the US. For an encore, why not start a transportation company?
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