As a business owner being responsive to change plays an important role in our long-term success. Change is not always easy, but resisting change simply because “it’s always been done this way” or because we are struggling to learn new skills and ways... In the article titled “I’m most effective when I’m swamped” the author, Ernestina Hall, head of Campaigns at Virgin and owner of recently launched Milk Tooth jewellery, identifies 7 tips for thriving in business when you’re busy. (You... (All images in this article are sourced from the BC Ministry of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction report, ‘Small Business Profile 2015.’) Small businesses play an important role in our provincial (BC) and the Canadian economy. BC Small Business Has... This “Social Small Business” infographic from LinkedIn Small Business points out that “Small businesses are driving the economy.” The infographic includes a number of interesting statistics along with this one: “6 out of every 10 new jobs... Challenges aren’t new to small business owners. In fact, if you’re not up for challenges, small business ownership is not for you! Many people talk about owning their own business and dream of ‘being my own boss.’ In reality though, few take... 