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What's the difference between a business plan and a strategic plan?

Most people operating businesses know how important it is to have a business plan, particularly if they are looking to secure a loan or other form of financing. However, a business plan is only half of what your business needs in order to become successful. You also need a strategic plan that will allow you to keep building on your success.

Building a Better Mousetrap in Comox Valley

As the demand for full-service marketing on Vancouver Island increases, Better Mousetrap Marketing is growing to meet it.

Comox Valley home-based businesses gathering Oct. 6

The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its monthly meeting Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Westerly Inn on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

Pasta 'just the starting point'

Like healthy, tasty, local food? Like being inspired by quality products and amazing flavours?

Critical business components outlined over breakfast

What does success look like for your business? Have you identified the handful of factors critical in achieving this success? Do you have a system in place which keeps you focused on these factors?
Business targets rising municipal costs

Business targets rising municipal costs

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Jobseekers, Comox Valley businesspeople will get together at Employment Expo

The Job Shop invites all jobseekers to its sixth annual Employment Expo next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Women's Business Network offering workshop

Women's Business Network offering workshop

The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network is hosting an important workshop at their next meeting on Oct. 13.

Flights into Comox Valley Airport create economic spinoffs

An economic impact study released late last week by the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) shows that adding new flights would pump millions of dollars into the local economy. The Comox Valley Airport released the results of a new economic impact study that demonstrates the extensive benefits to the local economy from potential new air service in the Comox Valley.

New Barktique in Courtenay has open house Sept. 24

Ever wonder what would become of the historic old white house at 1335 Cliffe Avenue (next to Sure Copy) in Courtenay that was the residence of the illustrious Dr. Theal for many years?
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