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Communication is key to successful selling

Communication is key to successful selling

Businesses benefit from establishing trust early in the relationship

When to consider a partnership

Getting clear on what your goal is as an entrepreneur is the first step in figuring out when and why you should consider a partnership
B.C. small business confidence decreases in December, remains above average

B.C. small business confidence decreases in December, remains above average

Optimism among small and medium-sized businesses in both British Columbia and across Canada fell slightly in December, according to Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) data released this morning.
Still shopping for the holidays? You are in the minority

Still shopping for the holidays? You are in the minority

The clock is ticking for those who haven’t finished their holiday shopping, but a BMO survey released this morning shows fewer people are cutting things close to the wire than last year.
Headline-hitting B.C. brewery hires former VBOT boss

Headline-hitting B.C. brewery hires former VBOT boss

Fast-growing and controversy-prone brewery PWB has appointed Darcy Rezac, former longtime head of the Vancouver Board of Trade, as its vice-president of corporate affairs.
Retail sales up for the fourth consecutive month: Stats Canada

Retail sales up for the fourth consecutive month: Stats Canada

Retail sales were up Canada-wide in October for the fourth month in a row, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning.
Eyeglasses sales help Coastal Contacts achieve record year

Eyeglasses sales help Coastal Contacts achieve record year

The world's largest online eyewear seller, Coastal Contacts Inc. (Nasdaq: COA; TSX:COA), yesterday reported a record $196 million in sales during its fiscal year ended October 31.
Technology gifts most popular among B.C. adults

Technology gifts most popular among B.C. adults

B.C. adults most want technology gifts this holiday season, according to an Insights West – 6S Marketing survey released December 17.
This business means family

This business means family

Andrew Sheret is still as committed to its employees as it was 120 years ago
The Flag Shop stays on top

The Flag Shop stays on top

Moving from flag retailer to digital textile printer and manufacturer, the Flag Shop sets its sights on U.S. market