This Week:
5 Secrets of Productive People
5 Minute Read
If you want to boost your productivity, it's not by working longer, it's by working smarter. It's about learning how to squeeze more out of every working hour.

Emulate these five traits of uber-productive people and you'll be amazed by how much more effective you are.
Diversify For Success
30 Minute Read
As a business strategy, diversification makes sense; it can reduce your risk of exposure to sudden changes in your client base, the market, or the economy.

But did you know that it's also strongly associated with financial success, regardless of business size?

Read more from this study done by BDC, here. 
DON'T TURN INTO A PUMPKIN! NOMINATE BY MIDNIGHT!
Have you nominated your favorite Kamloops business?
Deadline to submit is tonight at midnight!
Kamloops Business Climate Survey
5 Minute Survey
Venture Kamloops, Community Futures and the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation have teamed up to address the labour challenges that businesses in Kamloops are facing.  

There is opportunity for the business community to help shape what will be done through a short (5-10 minutes) online engagement.  The more participation, the more useful the end product will be!

Share your thoughts via the survey here.


Building Employee Skills With the Canada Jobs Grant
1.5 Hour FREE Webinar
Developing skilled employees is an integral part of growing any business and retaining staff, but small businesses often find it hard to afford the time and the cost of training.

Are you one of these small businesses?

That's where the Canada-B.C. Job's Grant can help, and Small Business BC is available to help you access this source of funding.
 
Learn more at this upcoming webinar:
5 Reasons Your Retail Store Needs a Mobile App
4 Minute Read
Whether you have a boutique, shoe shop or a sports store, you want and need your customers to love your brand. Even with top-notch customer service and high product demand, something may be missing. Mobile apps have long been on the rise and they're catching the eye of your loyal customers. They want access to your retail store at their fingertips, whenever and wherever they please.  
So what is a simple mobile app really going to do for your business?  Check out these 5 reasons why mobile is a game-changer for the retail industry.
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