by Susi McMillan – My grandmother always said when invited somewhere, bring a sign of gratitude. I think the best gifts are things you know the receiver will love. Here are some unique host gifts which deliver gratitude. Savour Urban Bee Honey urbanbeehoney.ca Nourish Bread basket. The Fickle Fig Farm Market theficklefig.ca Relax Gift […]
by Jo Barnes – While the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger” might seem more appropriate to a pentathlon, it can also apply to running a small business successfully. In a pentathlon, an athlete must do five different sporting activities involving a diversity of physical and mental abilities. We’re presenting five areas of expertise where
Going for Business Gold: 5 Essentials You Need to Know
The Sidney Fine Art Show was voted as #1 Indoor Event in a People’s Choice survey conducted earlier this year, and the show’s organizing committee, along with its many volunteers, are striving to live up to that honour again with our 15th annual event this month. The coordinating committee is very active, and includes several
Annual Favourite: Sidney Fine Art Show Returns
by John Carswell, Brentwood Bay Village Emporium – It’s been more than 50 years since the appearance of shopping malls, and then big box stores, triggered a steady migration of businesses from outlying communities to larger urban centres. Empty storefronts are visible evidence of this, but only recently has it become general knowledge that small business still
Community Fabric: the Critical Role of Small Business
Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats with Ben Arril, Co-Creator of Far Sky Map Works Your family has been making maps since the 1700s. Give us a glimpse into your family history and the connections and traditions that are instrumental for your passion in what you do today. I just love maps. Maps spark memories and
