Mar 24, 2023
Thinkific co-founder Miranda Lievers talks transitioning out of the company and what's next

“It’s a strange place to be,” says Miranda Lievers over a video call. “It’s been since I was 16 that I haven’t had a job or one or more businesses on the go. It’s been a really long time since...

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Mar 23, 2023
5 Richmond-based nonprofits join Sage's Grow Program incubator
Rushmila Rahman

There’s no denying that nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues around the world. The sector contributes $6.7 billion to B.C.’s economy, but factors like funding, resource constraints, regulatory compliance and changing community needs often hinder their...

Mar 23, 2023
Serial entrepreneur Praveen Varshney breaks down his family office's approach to impact investing
Rushmila Rahman

For over three decades, serial entrepreneur Praveen Varshney has been closely observing the local business scene. He spent five years at KPMG after graduating from Sauder and then went on to start a handful of companies in B.C. with his family. He...

Mar 23, 2023
Land Values: What are all the empty pockets of land in Vancouver waiting for?
Frances Bula

In a city like Vancouver, touted with nauseating frequency as a Number One Place to Visit, Live, Invest, you’d think that every inch of space would be spoken for and maximized. It can feel like this must be true, as every...

Mar 23, 2023
Single Mom Finds Pathway to New Career
Jessica Kirby

BCBusiness + The Salvation Army Sarah had a great childhood. Her parents were both teachers and the family members were able to spend weekends, summers and holidays together. As she entered her 20s, Sarah started to enjoy partying, and at age 30...

Mar 21, 2023
Victoria-based Bast Fibre Technologies wants to replace the plastic in your products
Nathan Caddell

Bast Fibre Technologies might be the most stereotypical Victoria business of all time. Run out of the University of Victoria’s Vancouver Island Technology Park, the company manufactures hemp fibre on an industrial scale in an attempt to replace plastic and...

Mar 21, 2023
A Vancouver financial counsellor gives 3 tips to get you thinking outside the bank
Rushmila Rahman

Max Mitchell remembers feeling nervous to buy his first condo in Vancouver. With mortgage payments, strata fees and insurance costs, he was sure he’d no longer have any additional savings. But much to his and his wife’s surprise, by buying...

Mar 20, 2023
Kamloops' Culinary Revolution: The Next Big Thing in B.C.'s Food Tourism
Natalie Bruckner

BCBusiness + Tourism Kamloops We just couldn’t keep this one to ourselves. While cities like Vancouver and Victoria often hog the spotlight as British Columbia's culinary capitals, some of the province's most exciting food experiences can be found off the beaten path.

Mar 17, 2023
5 Questions: A&W Canada vice president Angela Griffiths talks cup fees and doing what's right
Nathan Caddell

1. You’re currently A&W Canada’s strategy manager and vice president, food safety, animal welfare and environment. Can you take me through the Coles Notes of your career? Well, I’m kind of old, so that’s going to take awhile. I was born...

Mar 17, 2023
Nelson-based Smrt1 Technologies takes home $225,000 investment at 2023 OKGN Angel Summit Finale
Nathan Caddell

Last month, we told you about three very different companies competing to win the OKGN Angel Summit Finale. It almost sounded like the set up to a (very) belaboured joke: a smart vending machine startup, a metal monitoring platform, a...

Mar 17, 2023
The Future of Beauty: How One Medical Aesthetics Clinic is Changing the Game
Jessica Kirby

BCBusiness + Skincasa Aesthetic medicine is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry driven by a range of factors, including technology, cultural attitudes and shifting beauty standards. With the rise of social media and the growing importance of self expression, the industry is expected...

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