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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

Planning for negotiation and implementation of a third-party sale

If shares are offered to employees under an employee stock option plan, the employees should be required to sign a share ownership or shareholders agreement when they exercise their stock options
“Implement pooled pensions”: CFIB to feds, provinces

“Implement pooled pensions”: CFIB to feds, provinces

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on upper tiers of government to implement voluntary Pooled Registered Pension Plans, arguing that the economy cannot afford a hike in Canada Pension Plan (CPP) premiums.
Small business confidence increases in B.C., decreases nation-wide in November

Small business confidence increases in B.C., decreases nation-wide in November

Small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia grew more optimistic in November, according to Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) data released this morning.
Aboriginal entrepreneurs to get $500k boost from province

Aboriginal entrepreneurs to get $500k boost from province

The provincial government will invest more than $500,000 in a skills training program that will support aspiring Aboriginal entrepreneurs, Premier Christy Clark announced yesterday.
New buy-local campaign launches today

New buy-local campaign launches today

A new campaign aimed at getting consumers and businesses alike to support other local business by buying local officially launches today.
B.C. gives growth incentive to small breweries

B.C. gives growth incentive to small breweries

B.C. has announced new incentives geared at helping small breweries grow.