Submitted by Kootenay Employment Services “Small business isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the brave, the patient and the persistent. It’s for the…
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Collaboration aids small business training
Training opportunities for small businesses are the focus of a new collaboration in the region. Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) June 11 announced an event…
Proposed business tax changes: why you should care
By Michelle Forbes The Kootenays are made up of small businesses. Walking down any street in any city or town in the Kootenays; dozens of…
Why go after small businesses and doctors?
Wayne’s World By Wayne Stetski Last month, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Liberal Party) released a discussion paper that suggested one of the best ways…
MP inviting constituents to Small Business Forum
On October 12, Fernie and area business owners will have the opportunity to share their ideas on how government can better support small businesses in…
Legge highlights Small Business Week luncheon
There is a reason why some people become renowned international speakers. They bring messages we all need to hear or be reminded about and they…
B.C. gets top marks for cutting red tape
Letter to the Editor Small businesses are the heart and soul of our province and unnecessary red tape costs them time and money. We want…
The wall is always waiting
By Colin J. Campbell Are you paying more attention to the welfare of your Smartphone than to your own wellbeing? Recently I had one of…
Making life easier for small business in B.C.
Letter to the Editor Small business has been clear when it comes to what would help them sell more goods and services to government –…
Simplified RFP form for small businesses
The Government of B.C. has officially launched its two-page, short-form request for proposals (SRFP) making it easier for small businesses to sell to government. The…