Running a small business involves juggling many responsibilities. Being so immersed in your work can make it challenging to step back and take an objective look at how you’re operating. […]
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Accessible Hiring Checklist
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to create inclusive and accessible policies, procedures, and hiring practices. This checklist is a great place to get started. It will help you make […]
Understanding WorkSafeBC Insurance
When starting a business there is always a long checklist of tasks to complete, and worker’s compensation insurance should be one of those tasks. Although it will mean another set of paperwork to complete, this short term pain will pay off dividends.
Managing Workplace Behaviours: Understanding the Discipline Process
An important step in managing workplace behaviours is to understand the difference between
Strategies to Start and Grow a Tourism Business
According to Destination BC, tourism in our province brings in millions of visitors and generates billions in revenue each year. So, it’s unsurprising that many entrepreneurs seek […]
How a Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Small Business
As an entrepreneur in charge of all aspects of your business, it’s all too easy to get bogged down by mundane tasks. No matter the industry, every company has these […]
Email Strategy for Small and Micro-Businesses
You probably send dozens of emails every day but do you have an effective email strategy? Find out from Cybele Negris, Co-founder & President of Webnames.ca, some of the do’s and don’t’s for setting up your company emai.
Effective Business Writing: The Importance of Plain Language
Your written materials, from your business plan to your marketing, are often the first encounter a person has with your company. It is therefore important to make sure that your writing is clear, and that it is relatable.
10 Tips to Convert Your Website Visitors into Customers
Is your website failing to produce significant new leads and clients? This is a typical case of website “non-performance syndrome._
Artistic Entrepreneurship: Starting a Creative Business
Considering turning your artistic passion into a career? As a creative, you may feel incredibly enthusiastic about your craft but need help navigating the business end of things. You’re not […]