Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. still without legislation governing what franchisors must disclose to potential franchisees

Huge disparities exist between per-capita spending on public services among municipal governments in Metro Vancouver

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending October 15. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

City’s mayoral hopefuls vow to continue pushing area’s transformation from bedroom community to thriving business hub

B.C.’s labour market matched national employment growth in September, pointing to some spark in what has been a hapless labour market

The Economist’s examples of state bullying include BP’s $13 billion settlement for its Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Why you need to make ‘more sales’ your new business mantra

If you’re like most small-business owners, a significant portion of your retirement capital is tied up in a single asset: your business.

Most entrepreneurs launch companies without a business plan: Small Business BC survey

Vancouver’s economic growth may not be as white hot as Edmonton’s or Saskatoon’s but the West Coast city is still pegged to see a big boost in real gross domestic product (GDP), according to a report from the Conference Board of Canada.