Retail & Manufacturing

Customer reviews play an increasingly influential role

Regular networking is essential for those wanting to open up opportunities through new connections

Of the more than 1.1 million businesses currently operating in Canada, 98.2% of those have fewer than 100 employees, according to information released by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in celebration of BDC Small Business Week (October 20-26, 2013).

Consumers choose the people behind a business, not just the product: small-business coach

Lack of resources, poor time-management skills or not having a good handle on what it is you're selling may be a barrier to keeping and attracting clients

Members of Generation Y – also known as millennials – have a strong sense of entrepreneurship that is reshaping the Canadian economy, according to the results of an Intuit Canada survey released October 9.

In recognition of Small Business Month, Small Business BC is offering a series of free seminars and webinars to entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow their businesses.

British Columbia’s manufacturers have so far been largely unaffected by the U.S. government shutdown, but that could change dramatically if the Republicans and Democrats cannot come to an agreement over raising the debt ceiling by October 17.

New businesses challenged by marketing needs and lack of rent controls

North Vancouver outerwear, climbing harness and backpack manufacturer Arc'teryx will scale the brick-and-mortar wall October 12, when it opens a 2,100-square-foot store at 2033 West 4th Avenue, between Arbutus and Maple streets.