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Global traveller finds entrepreneurial vision in the Okanagan

Donald Robichaud — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:41:08 +0000

Our own Carmen Sparg was recently featured in the Kelowna Capital News. By Joel Young – Kelowna Capital News Published: May 14, 2012 2:00 PM “Vision without action is a day dream but action without vision is a nightmare.” This Japanese proverb is ever so true. I have learned to believe that the single thing that sets [...]

Construction Renovation Budget Control

OBRG Thursday — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:33:59 +0000

Often when a renovation “nightmare” happens it is because of cost overruns. This can be a customer’s main concern. If you are planning on embarking on a home renovation this is where you should start. Here are your steps after you have decided what it is you want done. 1. Set a preliminary budget, 2. [...]

Debt Free Faster

Mike Hassard — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:43:44 +0000

Are you drowning in debt? If this is you are not alone. Debt has grown like a virus over the last 10 years in Kelowna. Incomes in the Okanagan are stagnant for many, others are out of work and now paying off personal debt seem almost impossible. Before you give up here are three ways [...]

OBRG Charity – Soles 4 Souls

OBRG Thursday — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:29:39 +0000

One of Okanagan Business Referral Group’s charities of choice is Sole 4 Souls. Here is a recent update from the press release on Monday April 2 held at Roy Shoes Kelowna … 2012 Goal 100,000 Pairs of Shoes At the Soles 4 Souls Kelowna Press release on Monday April 2 Jim Belshaw announced the goal [...]

Okanagan Valley Entrepreneur Society (OVES) – Marketing Mojo – March 7th (7-9pm)

Donald Robichaud — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:55:31 +0000

Marketing Mojo – March 7th (7-9pm) Please join us on March 7th for our Townhall Meeting TOPIC: Marketing Mojo for the Entrepreneur: What it takes to survive & thrive Your doors are open. Your website is up and running. You built it and thought they would come. But the crowds you expect haven’t shown up! [...]

Build Your Business – Social Networking What is it? How can it help you?

Donald Robichaud — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:50:43 +0000

When you were in school did you hang out with the jocks, science club, chess club, or drama club? Well if you did you were a part of traditional social networking. If you go to a Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club or Classic Car event, then you are part of a social network. Social networks [...]