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Keeping Green on a Budget |
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Green Your Commute
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With so much focus on cycling in Vancouver it can be a little intimidating to jump on the bandwagon with seasoned commuters. Check out our tips. By the time Bike to Work week rolls around you'll be on a roll. SBIA blog |
HR Questions?
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Gain HR assistance designed specifically for small businesses through a BC Chamber of Commerce pilot project. Employ Me BC |
Member Log In
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Have you set up your membership log-in for the Strathcona BIA website? To register or edit your business listing, login here |
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You can post jobs and events for your business right on our website.
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SBIA Office
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Our office location & mailing address
1220 E. Hastings
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1S6
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Mural in Progress
The newest addition to the Strathcona BIA mural program is almost completed at 569 Powell Street. Visit artist Nelson Garcia, of Nomadic Alternative Productions, at the site (Downtown Community Heather Centre) as he puts on the finishing touches. Learn about other murals the husband and wife team have completed for the SBIA and other east side neighbourhoods in this video.
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The Strathcona BIA is proud to present
Marketing for Small Businesses
How to Outshine Your Competition
What's your approach to promoting & marketing your business?
Do you attend networking events, use direct mail or place ads in
the yellow pages? Or are you all about the next Tweet? Whatever your medium is for getting the word out - every successful marketing campaign should have the same foundation: a clear understanding of the market you are servicing.
This session, hosted by business development coach Heather White, will discuss the common mistakes business owners often make in marketing and the steps you can take to ensure your future marketing efforts are always a wise investment for your business.
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When: Thursday April 15th 7:30am
Where: Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer Street
Free for Strathcona BIA Members (a $49.00 value)
Space is limited so please reserve your spot today. RSVP deadline is April 12th at 4:00pm.
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GHOST CEO MARCH RECAP
10 Deadly Sins of Business Development
On Thursday March 18th the SBIA held our second of three Ghost CEO business development workshops. Heather White, business development coach and judo champion schooled members on common mistakes businesses make such as not asking for help and underestimating the power of a business plan. Did you know that 1 in 100 companies follow a written plan? But that if you have one your success rate is over 98%? Check to see if you are committing these deadly sins. And don't miss our last workshop in the series, join us on April 15th to learn about marketing.
"Very informative. Motivated
us to start putting our business
development plans into action."
- SBIA Member on the March 18th session
Heather White of Ghost CEO explains why double dutch is not a game you want to be paying in business
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BC Hydro Power Smart sponsors the
2010 BIA BC Sustainability AwardsEnvironmental Sustainability Award The BIABC Sustainable Business Award will be awarded to one BIA member of each of the three BIABC regions. The award will go to a BIA business member that displays environmental responsibility and encourages sustainable business practices. The nominated businesses must demonstrate one or more of the following:- Leadership on environment, sustainability, and climate change - Energy conservation methods through technological and/or habit changes- Taken steps to prevent, reduce and eliminate various waste streams associated with their product or service- Switch to cleaner technologies where available and practical- Environmental philosophy throughout the operations.You can nominate yourself or a neighbour for the award which includes a Greenest BIA Certificate, recognition in a number of publications and an Energy Star Brother Multifunction printer/scanner/fax/copier (worth over $500).
Act quickly!All submissions must be received by April 16, 2010. To find out more click here:Energy Conservation Contests and Resources
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625 Powell Street Re-NotificationSt. James Community Service Society invites the community to the temporary Powell Place Emergency Shelter at 625 Powell Street for an open house to provide information on interior alterations to the site. The alterations would expand the number of beds from 26 to 52 though March 2011. This expansion is due to construction taking place at the original Powell Place shelter at 329 Powell.
Information will also be available regarding the redevelopment of the original Powell Place shelter (329 Powell), which is the shelters permanent location. Date: April 6th 2010Time: 4:00pm-6:00pmLocation: 625 Powell StreetFor more information please see the attached Development Application notification and letter from St. James regarding 625 Powell.
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Grow your Employees Potential
The
ASPECT Small Business Employee Training Program (SBETP) is focused on helping small businesses to grow the potential of their lower skilled workers (aka growth employees) by providing access to training courses that are tailored to the needs of small businesses and their employees. The program offers small business employers a training credit of up to $900.00 per employee to be used towards training courses that are specific to the employee's needs and will assist them to grow within your organization.
Why the ASPECT Small Business Training Employee Program is Beneficial to Your Business
- Training helps to create the reputation of a great place to work and results in fewer
wage demands, less absenteeism, and a longer list of job applicants.
- Knowledgeable
employees make fewer mistakes.
- Training can
increase the ability to adopt new technologies and methods.
- Employee turnover
is reduced as trained employees can grow within your business.
- Training builds a
motivated and committed team.
What employers are eligible? Employers with 50 employees or less are eligible to apply for the SBETP.
What employees are eligible? Employees who did not complete high school or have high school diplomas but
lack skills essential to their position are eligible for the program. Those holding post secondary diplomas are not eligible. More than 1 employee per employer may be eligible.
What is the cost to employers? There is no cost to employers for this program. It is funded by
the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.
For more
information check out the ASPECT site or call Jerrold Jones at 604-512-7538
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Mark Your Calendar
GHOST CEO: Marketing for Small Businesses
Thursday April 15, 2010 7:30 am
Strathcona
Community Centre - Activity Room
RSVP Monday April 12th,
2010 - Space is limited, reserve today!
Sustainability Expo 2.010
Coming this
fall!
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