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Financing Your Dream
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Six years ago when David Newman (blue shirt) took the entrepreneurial leap, he knew he would have to finance it. Today – with the help of a team of RBC advisers – his Signarama franchise is one of the most successful in Canada.
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By Noa Glouberman
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Trevor Linden on Business
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When he hung up the skates four years ago Trevor Linden chose business instead of pucks. In this exclusive Make It Business interview, he talks about the rewards and challenges of his roles in three growing companies.
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By Victor Chew Wong
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The Marketing Issue
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It seems every week there’s a new social media darling that is going to solve all of your marketing needs – and just as many consultants telling you why you need it. In this interview, industry veteran Rick Hart, of ?MacLaren McCann, provides insight into this issue and many others related ?to your marketing needs
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The Sales Issue
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Kimberley Conway’s ascent has been amazing. She left the security of a government job four years ago for a 100-percent-commission sales position at Maple Ridge Chrysler. Today she is the sales manager at FIAT of Maple Ridge and she shares her thoughts on sales, success and taking risks.
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Growing Your Business
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In 2005, at the age of 22, Seth Fruson started Crusade Security. Seven years later it is the Fraser Valley’s largest security company with 150 employees. Make It Business chronicles Crusade’s amazing growth
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By Franka Cordua-von Specht
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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