Kelowna Women in Business 2010

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NC Derriksan & Son Enterprises Extending appreciation and a heart felt thank you to our favourite business women featured on this page, N.C. Derriksan and Son would like to salute all the business women of the Okanagan.

Val Olson Sales Representative A&G Supply Ltd. Sanitation Solutions

Carrie Friesen

Executive Assistant NC Derriksan and Son Enterprises

Sherri Chapman Founder and President Platinum Personnel

Lori Welbourne

Syndicated Newspaper Columnist On A Brighter Note

Jocelynn Wells

Regional Manager, Central Okanagan Valley First Credit Union

N.C. Derriksan and Son Enterprises promotes women advancement in the leading professions of the Okanagan Business Community.

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Business mentors help open new prospects Ta When Betty-Ann Thomson launched her business, B.A. Thomson Consulting, 17 years ago, she was excited about the prospects that might lie ahead for her.

But she couldn’t have imagined that she would facilitate more than 900 business start-ups and coach many high-level corporate executives.

To get to that level of success, Thomson relied heavily on the support and knowledge of a business mentor.

Sadly, that mentor passed away, so as a tribute to everything he’d taught her, she decided to become a mentor herself.

Last fall, Thomson became a mentor with Women’s Enterprise Centre’s Mentoring Program, funded through the Canada-British Columbia

Labour Market Agreement.

She is now one of 40 mentors in B.C. currently providing support and guidance to women who are in the first three years of business.

Like Thomson, many mentors feel they gain just as much from being part of a mentoring program as the mentees do.

Often mentors experience pride as they share vicariously in their mentee’s growth and development, experience professional renewal as they guide their mentee through many challenges, feel satisfaction in helping others avoid the mistakes they may have made themselves, and often find their own knowledge expanding as they too learn from their mentee.

Currently, more than 110 women across B.C. are re-

ceiving mentoring through Women’s Enterprise Centre.

The program was launched almost four years ago after a series of focus groups held in seven B.C. communities identified the importance of having additional support in the first three years of business development.

Research also revealed that the main challenges women face when starting a business are far more complex than just learning new business skills.

The top challenges listed by focus group participants included: lack of confidence, lack of self-discipline, handling the emotional ups and downs, dealing with financial instability, and balancing work life and personal life. “The transition to self-

Carmelita Obradovic Ha work, determination, commitment... all necessary attributes Hard of a successful real estate agent. Add those qualities to Carmelita’s degree in Commerce and 29 years of sales and real estate de experience and you have a realtor who has the expertise to ex benefit her clients whatever the market conditions. be Enjoying a busy lifestyle Carmelita Carmel still maintains her position among the Top Producers in B.C. and the Okanagan Valley. She appreciates her family, friends and her clients for contributing and sharing in her success.

Carmelita takes great pride in her career and continues to deliver positive, honest and professional service to all her clients.

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Shauna Jones Shaun Jones is in her 10th year of working in the holistic health Shauna industry and is co-owner of Abaco Health on Gordon Drive, in the indus Lower Mission. Abaco Health carries organic meats, bulk & natural Lowe foods, some organic produce, pure reverse osmosis water and an foods extensive range of quality vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition exten and natural remedies. They also carry natural beauty products including the Dr. Hauschka Skin Care & make-up line.

Shauna offers holistic Sh ff a complete l h li i approach to health through a nutritional consulting service that involves muscle testing to guide people through nutrition & detoxification and in using food and supplements as natural medicines. Shauna looks at all aspects of a person’s health including structural and environmental factors. Abaco Health offers a unique infrared sauna service, where clients can detoxify, lose weight and relieve pain. To sustain our planet they have an eco-friendly approach which includes supporting local businesses and practitioners, fair trade organizations and using biodegradable cups, household cleaners and re-useable bags made in Canada.

Abaco Health recently added organic coffee & quality loose leaf teas with a Tea and Espresso service bar. Abaco offers exceptional customer service by providing knowledgeable staff to help guide people to better health.

“Where good things come naturally.�

8-3818 Gordon Dr, Kelowna 250-861-3090 www.abacohealth.com

employment causes an enormous impact on women’s lives. Regardless of whether they choose self-employment eagerly or feel it is forced upon them, women all struggle with barriers they can’t entirely avoid,� said Laurel Douglas, CEO of the Women’s Enterprise Centre. “Mentoring was the number one solution listed by the focus group participants to help overcome these barriers. “Without that crucial support, new entrepreneurs can lose their sense of purpose and direction.�

Women’s Enterprise Centre accepts applications yearround from women who would like to participate in their one-to-one mentoring and peer mentoring groups as a mentor or a mentee.

To find out more information and to apply, visit the website ww.womensenterprise.ca/

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It also helps you identify your assets and with man More often than not, the reason for this liabilities. Any good business plan will include ation are high failure rate is due to the fact that the a market survey. There are even companies conservat owner never bothered to create a business plan that specialize in performing market surveys and trans before starting his or her business. on behalf of businesses. Because this type of “The Creating a business plan may seem intimi- service is fairly expensive, most small business less, it’s dating at first to some people, but it is one of owners will handle this step themselves. what we the most important steps an owner can take to Next in the business plan comes the consume ensure the success of his or her business. budget. You will need to anticipate all the po- ranging.

Ironically, creating a business plan is not as tential costs and revenue that you will need to people difficult as many people think. effectively run your business. This will also tell based on A business plan starts by describing the you what your break-even point is, and what Mov product or service you want to offer. It outlevel of profit you can expect to make. ment so q a natural She SEAN CONNOR/CAPITAL NEWS Posing for the Women in Business cover shot at the Quails’ Gate standing and a st winery in West Kelowna are: (from left) Amanda Zacharias, 180 Degree Hair Studio; Karen her chose Erickson, Investors Group; Jenny Falcao, Layers Of Colour; Donna Gibbs, Curves (Capri A bu Centre); Kathy York, Prudential Kelowna Properties; Brenda Fischer, Edward Jones; Shirley an impor Grant, Westbank Shoes; Dr. Shauna Palmer, Westbank Dental; Andrea Cosar, Dandy Diva/Bella Diva; Jamie Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty; Julia Garner, Quails’ Gate Winery. s 4HERE ARE ABOUT WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS IN " # s 4HE AVERAGE AGE OF " # WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IS s !BOUT OF WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES ARE IN THE SERVICE SECTOR s OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ARE IMMIGRANTS

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Julia Krause My company name is brand new (one month) but I have been in financial services since 1986 and in the mortgage business in Kelowna since 1992. When I realized what a valuable service mortgage brokers offer, I was hooked‌ and I’ve been hooked ever since!

A a licensed mortgage broker, and I arrange mortgage financing for As residential and commercial property buyers and owners. My specialties are working with first time homebuyers, as well as financing residential strata properties (condos and townhouses) but I give my full attention to each and every file. I also train new mortgage brokers, and I’m an official trainer for the Mortgage Brokers Association of B.C. Everyone knows it’s smart to use a mortgage broker‌ but what sets me apart from all the others out there these days? Experience and knowledge, and also the level of service I provide. I treat everyone like a friend because I see no reason to treat clients and friends differently. And no corporate affiliation allows me to focus only on what’s best for you; not what’s best for some corporate ‘bottom line’.

Another important quality in a mortgage broker? Patience! I don’t expect you to already understand everything about the mortgage process; that’s MY job! I want to make your mortgage experience as stress-free as possible. Call me any time!

250-762-5244 (office) 250-212-3904 (cell)

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Lindsay Eason has moved IN " # quickly from completing her

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NG The company has been N " # built upon her experience ENEURS working with the City of Kelowna’s Water Smart program and other initiatives in building a cleaner, greener community.

Global Affinity focuses on delivering environmental edutraining, d resour-cation programs and events advisorswithin the Okanagan Valley.

Those projects range the provsential re-from working to deliver prodesignedgrams to the community such as I-Go to developing course content for the Organic Farming Institute of B.C. “We moved into education on purpose. If we can educate people to make better decisions we will accomplish rience so much,� says Eason.

Eason is open to working ets and with many different conservll include ation areas including water panies conservation, water reduction, urveys and transportation issues. type of “The possibilities are endl business less, it’s important to keep es. what we do diverse. Green he consumer choices are wide the po- ranging. The goal is to get need to people making decisions ll also tell based on sustainability.� d what Moving into self-employ. ment so quickly seemed to be a natural fit for Eason.

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Real Estate is a passion of mine. Living in the Okanagan makes it even easier to believe and invest in it. I appreciate the many friends, clients and family that support me. My business has grown successfully and the friendships that I have made have been equally fullfilling. Welcoming newcomers, helping 1st time home buyers, downsizing with seniors, I enjoy it all. My outgoing nature, positive attitude and contagious smile will make your experience a good one.

Give me a call today. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Sincerely, KATHY YORK Your Kelowna Born and Raised REALTORÂŽ (250) 870-1810 cell website: www.kathyyork.ca email: kathyyork@shaw.ca CONTRIBUTED

LINDSAY EASON has focused her business efforts on ways

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to help build a cleaner, greener community the company.

One of the toughest aspects of working for herself was learning how to sell, she says. “I definitely underestimated the importance of selling my business and services. “The company was a natural progression for me, but I still had to learn how to tell people about it.�

Shortly after initiating Global Affinity, Eason joined forces with Angela Reid, a Kelowna city council member, to create Green Step, a joint venture focusing on corporate consulting.

Green Step focuses on business consulting, delivering strategies to businesses that are looking to lower their environmental impact.

The services offered include environmental audits, sustainability workshops for

employees and helping companies reach carbon neutral status.

Looking into the future for Green Step, Eason sees industries and sectors where consumers are demanding greener options as target markets, “Right now, the hospitality industry is where consumers really are looking for greener options.�

Eason also envisions a lot of opportunity in the Okanagan for building awareness about sustainability. To that end, Global Affinity has worked with a variety of organizations from garden clubs to elementary schools. “There is a trend to looking for locally produced goods. There needs to be that demand so stores will stock sustainable and local products. I am optimistic things are shifting.�

Wendy, Susan, Glenys Shirley, Mary-Ann, Carrie At Westbank Shoes we are celebrating our twelfth year in the shoe business providing quality footwear at competitive prices.

We carry quality handbags (Derek Alexander, Nine West, etc) and shoes, such as Clarks, Ecco, Josef Seibel, Naot, Mephisto, N M hi Birkenstock, to name a few. We are constantly on the lookout for interesting items to add to our shoe and accessory lines.

Our number one priority is providing the best customer service possible. We specialize in custom fittings, hard to fit sizes, and orthopedic fittings Our fantastic staff made up of Mary-Ann, Carrie, Wendy, Glenys, and Susan go above and beyond their job expectations to ensure each and every clients time with us is an enjoyable and fun experience.

Westbank Shoes Quality Footwear - Personal Service

WESTBANK SHOPPING CENTRE (across from Tim Hortons/Wendy’s)

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Judie Campbell - Business Office Shannon Brooks - Business Office Meg Martin - Reception Erin Zimmer - Reception Kelly Stewart - Parts Advisor Brenda Scott - Accounting Dineen Dulik - Accounting

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Gabriele Banka Gabriele Banka holds a Diploma of Accounting, is a Certified General Accountant with an Applied Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Computer Science Major. She is Sage Simply Accounting Certified an the owner of Banka & Company Inc. and Banka & Company Inc. is a full service Accounting firm providing payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, tax and assurance services customized for the individual client. We service small to medium businesses in many different industry segments such as construction, engineering, small manufacturing, retail, aerospace, property management and food services.

Gabriele also writes a bi-weekly column for the Capital News. Banka & Company Inc.’s mission is to help our clients Plan, Manage and Succeed whatever their business or personal endeavors.

For more information please visit our website: www.bankaco.com or email info@bankaco.com

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A calming oasis in a sea of Fac wedding planning stress Inspiration for opening a business can come from the most unique places.

For Jenn and Barb Taylor, the mother/daughter ownership team of The Wedding CafÊ, the idea came when they attended a family member’s destination wedding in Hawaii and a similar venture rescued the wedding from disaster.

Jenn Taylor tells the story of how The Wedding CafĂŠ came to be. “We really were having a terrible time finding vendors in Hawaii, what was supposed to be fun was becoming very stressful. “When we found a cafĂŠ with vendors in one location, everything fell into place. The wedding was wonderful, and when we returned we constantly talked about how great the experience had been. “One of our friends then told us to open our own cafĂŠ.â€?

The themes of convenience, fun and quality have been guideposts for the Taylors to launch The Wedding CafĂŠ on Pandosy Street.

The 30-seat cafĂŠ serves cupcakes, fresh sandwiches, salads and a full coffee bar.

The walls are full of information from pre-selected wedding vendors to caterers and photographers.

Also on hand is a full selection of the latest wedding magazines to peruse.

Early on the decision was made to keep the cafĂŠ welcoming to everyone—you don’t need to be in the market for embossed invitations to come in and have a cup of coffee, says Taylor. “This is not a pink and purple doily room. We worked with a design team to create a gender neutral and welcoming atmosphere.â€?

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BARB TAYLOR is one-half of the mother-daughter ownership team behind The Wedding Cafe business concept.

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One of the toughest choices was the location in the Mission. Since opening in April 2009, they have expanded the menu to meet the demand of walk-in traffic.

The Taylors have been strategic about choosing which vendors are given space at The Wedding CafĂŠ.

They have gotten to know each vendor and are able to offer people who come in with questions basic answers about the vendors and encourage follow-up contacts. “We are here to help,� says Taylor. “With the economy, some people are cutting back but we do see all differ-

ent budgets and styles of weddings. “Along the way we hope you will buy lunch and a latte.�

For vendors choosing to be shown at The Wedding CafĂŠ is a new form of advertising. One of the key pieces of The Wedding CafĂŠ approach is to be a casual and pressure free bridal show.

Brides to be can look through materials at their leisure, gain new ideas and hopefully have a less stressful planning process. “If being a bridal vendor was our primary focus, we would not have opened a coffee shop,� Taylor says.

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This is a great time to be a Canadian woman in business. More Canadian women are self-employed than ever before.

According to the study called Shattering the Glass Box, a report on women entrepreneurs and the knowledge-based economy from Industry Canada, between 1991 and 1996 the number of self-employed women grew 44.3 per cent, as opposed to a 20 per cent increase of self-employed men.

And this growth occurred in all provinces across Canada. In fact, growth in the number of Canadian unincorporated businesses owned by women has surpassed the U.S. since 1989.

According to Bennett Gold, Chartered Accountants, in 1999 the number of womenowned businesses was growing at a rate twice the national average for all businesses, and women-owned businesses were creating employment at four times the average rate for all businesses.

And women-owned businesses are just as successful as any other business although generally younger than the average Canadian business, their survival rates are identical.

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business woman is changing. Today’s Canadian woman in business: r *T NPSF MJLFMZ UP CF IJHIMZ FEVDBUFE 5IF JO cidence of university education among business women increased 70.0 per cent from 1991 to 1996. r 4IF T MJLFMZ UP CF ZPVOH 5IF IJHIFTU HSPXUI in female entrepreneurship has been in women under 30. The number of self-employed women under 30 rose 30 per cent between 1991 and 1996, compared to a 4 per cent increase of self-employed young men. r 4IF T QSPCBCMZ NBSSJFE BT TFMG FNQMPZFE women are more likely to be married than Canadian women in general (77 per cent as opposed to 58 per cent of the general population). r 4IF NBZ XFMM CF BO JNNJHSBOU 5IF OVNCFS of immigrant business women increased by 42.6 per cent from 1991 to 1996.

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Dr. Sharnell Muir Dr. Sharnell Muir is the owner of Kelowna Dentistry By Design, formerly Kelowna Dental Centre, as well as Dimensions Orofacial for Digital Imaging. Dr. Boyd Cumming practices with her as an D associate doctor providing specific treatments. as u Sharnell M Prior Pri to moving to Kelowna in 2005, Dr. Muir lived and practiced in Enderby, B.C. for 11 years an and in Langley, B.C. for five years.

Born and raised in B.C., Dr. Muir graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC in 1987. Her post-graduate training includes extensive course work at Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies, where she is now an LVI Fellow, as well as advanced clinical training in Calgary, Detroit and Los Angeles. She is the only member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in Kelowna for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea using a dental appliance.

Dr. Muir enjoys an exceptional dental practice that always welcomes New Patients. Her focus is on customizing dental care to maximize esthetics, function and health. She provides General to Advanced Dental Diagnostics, Sleep Apnea and Snoring Oral Appliances, Cosmetic Dentistry from single tooth to full mouth, Neuromuscular (Bite Disease/TMJ) treatment, Functional Orthodontics, Botox Facial Esthetics , Juvederm Filler as well as Single Visit Porcelain Restorations.

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Barbara Kowk

Business Manager for Kelowna Hyundai and Kelowna Volvo.

When Barbara joined the team at Kelowna Volvo Hyundai in January 2004, she brought with her many years of sales and automotive experience. She is the senior Financial Services Manager of her solid team, and works with both the immensely popular Hyundai brand and the premium. Her years of experience with both brands ensure c her customers that they are getting the highest quality, knowledgeable and professional service. Her expertise includes tailoring warranties and insurance products to individual needs, and getting the legal paperwork done thoroughly and efficiently.

Barbara also heads the “No Credit Credit� Department for Kelowna Hyundai, for those people who either have no credit, or have challenged credit. This department has a proven track record, and referrals from debt consolidation agencies solidify Kelowna Hyundai’s reputation. Barbara effectively pieces together the puzzle of challenged credit, to achieve the best success possible.

If you have been to either Kelowna Hyundai or Kelowna Volvo over the last 6 years, you have probably met Barbara. You may even see her after hours, exploring the wonderful culture of Kelowna with her husband, or pursuing her passion in the Health and Wellness Industry as an Independent Distributor for MonaVie nutritional juice. She always has a quick smile a kind word, and a positive attitude to get the job done, and has won customers for life.

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La Lakeside Medicine Centre has been providing ostomy & wound ca products to the people of Kelowna for over 30 years. Pam care M Mayor plays an integral part of our home care services.

Pam has over 20 years of nursing experience and brings a wealth of entero knowledge in the area of enterostomal therapy. Pam’s career has included caring for ostomy and wound care patients in both the hospital and community settings. She has also served as an enterostomal therapy educator for both nursing and medical staff. Her ability to blend her knowledge and experience in these areas makes her a valuable resource for patients and healthcare providers alike.

Pam’s current practice includes ostomy, wound care, lower leg assessment, compression therapy, foot care, continence care and specialty product advice. She provides individual consultation and treatment in the privacy of her clinic room.

Consultations can be booked by appointment: Please call (250) 860-3100 or toll free 1-888-222-9002 Monday to Friday

Shauna Towill Shauna Towill is the new owner of Buddies Kids Boutique, a designer children’s clothing store located in Tutt Street Square, since 2003. Shauna and her family were drawn to the Okanagan from Vancouver where Shauna worked as a marketing executive for one of Canada’s largest financial companies.

Shauna believed Buddies was a unique store with the potential to grow and diversify. In the past year, she’s expanded the product lines and sizes to grow with all the children and grandchildren who have grown up with Buddies. Inspired to continually bring in something unique and different, Shauna shops from San Francisco to London for clothing, shoes and award winning toys and books.

Shauna knows that success isn’t just about the products you carry, but the service and the relationship you form with your customer. Visit Shauna and Jennifer at Buddies, and discover what makes this boutique so special.

Visit Buddies Monday-Saturday 10-5 or by appt.

2-3045 Tutt Street, Tutt Street Square, Kelowna, BC 250-763-2837 www.buddieskidsboutique.com buddieskids@gmail.com

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Redken Stylists, Artists, Facilitators and Educators across the world often share the same values, a sense of belonging, a common spirit and language – high energy, optimistic, spiritual entrepreneurs that are quality and image conscious, and highly service oriented. It’s about the journey – not the destination. I salute this year, not only the entire Redken community and artist network but also all Women In Business.

– Jenny Falcao

For just over three years the seventh floor penthouse a top of Landmark I – with valley and lake views – has been home to LAYERSOFCOLOR – Kelowna’s Exclusive Redken Salon.

LAYERSOFCOLOR is the first salon in Canada located at the top of a seven-storey commercial building, to use the entire Sam Villa line of digital media education products, shears and styling tools for salon professionals, and to finalize plans for the arrival of The Redken Lab and Color Consultation Lab. Sam Villa – with whom Jenny frequently trains under – is Redken’s Education Artistic Director, lead Facilitator at the Redken Exchange in New York City, Design & Training Consultant, and a key member of Redken’s New York fashion Week Artist Team.

2009.01 Teams LAYERSOFCOLOR and RA Hair Studio (Kamloops, BC) attend the 2009 REDKEN Symposium – the most exciting, inspiring, awardwinning educational event that takes place every other year – for all Redken Stylists to “sharpen” their professional edge.

2009.11 Calgary, AB – Jenny Falcao joins Sam Villa (Redken’s Education Artistic Director), George Garcia (Redken International Performing Artist), and Team Summit Salon Services at “Undressed” Creativity Exposed. Special thanks to the McMahon family.

2009.10 LAYERSOFCOLOR celebrates its 3rd Anniversary.

2009.12 A S H L E Y H I E B E R T a n d TAHNEE COLLIN join Team LAYERSOFCOLOR – advancing their careers as Redken Stylists.

2009.10 New York City, NY – Jenny Falcao back at the REDKEN EXCHANGE in New York City – also with her dear friend Ken Kozuki (RA Hair Studio). Special thanks to Dennis Gebhart (Redken International Artist and Celebrity Colorist), Sam Villa (Redken Education Artistic Director) and Chris Baran (Redken’s Global Artistic Director of Design).

2009.11 Whistler, BC – Jenny Falcao and Ken Kozuki (RA Hair Studio) attend a private workshop at Jack Noesgarrd’s The Loft Salon with Chris Baran (Redken’s Global Artistic Director of Design).

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The top 100 women entrepreneurs in Canada generate over $2 billion in revenue annually.

What’s more, women now own increasing numbers of small and medium-sized companies outside of traditional service sectors, such as biotechnology, robotics and manufacturing.

That’s the good news. On the other side of the coin, according to a study by Industry Canada, over half of businesses run by women entrepreneurs are in a slow-growth stage of development.

The majority of womenowned businesses tend to have fewer employees. Women export less and request less financing.

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Businesswomen are more inclined to take measured or calculated risks.

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It’s a rule of thumb—if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.

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The retail business is notoriously difficult, as building stock and clientele while meeting the bills of a retail space is always a tightrope that can sometimes be difficult to walk.

But for Genessa Jackson, 24, designing and sewing her own stock has proven to be the right path for her to follow Jackson moved her store from Nelson to Kelowna last October, as she set up Genessa Designs on Bernard Avenue. She has been busily sewing and filling the racks ever since.

About 70 per cent of the stock on the floor has been designed and sewn by Jackson. She predominantly creates dresses. Knits, t-shirts and a few other categories are imported from France and Hong Kong.

Jackson built her retail experience in Nelson, but she longed to move to Kelowna.

She spent the summer of 2009 looking for retail space in downtown Kelowna and was able to secure her location after extended negotiations.

Jackson moved some stock into the new location and began sewing in her unique way.

“I don’t use patterns. I don’t draw. I look at the fabric, cut and make the garment,” says Jackson.

Typically she creates only two copies in each size. Jackson doesn’t take custom sewing, as she prefers to be inspired by the fabric and what she feels is the best design. Currently she has over 520 pieces in stock.

The urge to sew came relatively late in life to Jackson. She only truly began to sit at a sewing machine about four years ago.

She began building expertise by creating Halloween costumes, duvet covers, pillows and curtains for friends.

It wasn’t long until word spread about her sewing talents and she started charging for her

service.

She went through the Community Futures Why program in Nelson when it came time to open tures? D her own storefront. share wi Currently, Jackson is working with walk- take them in clientele and looking to introduce herself to special m customers in Kelowna. again?

Her sewing machine is in her shop, and Photo she sews in between customers.

Now ask Her focus is working on a series of high- are my waisted dress designs for summer. on your “Right now it does seem full in the store, ed one b but we will build to a stock of over a thousand for more pieces for summer,” says Jackson. “lost” on Longer term, Jackson has her eye on an unkn commercial production, something she ad- in boxes, mits is “tough.” boards fa She is hoping to take the production proThe cess slowly, to try not to get too big too fast. al photog “Once your build connections and get or- Now, peo ders, you still need to remember that retail is what to d not easy.”

Creat Jackson has no real interest in online sales people to as the bricks and mortar retail world keeps her busy enough, especially as she is open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and looking forward to a busy summer season ahead.

Maria Byland Growing gardens is a way of life for Maria Byland, and helping to grow the business of Bylands has been a passion she’s been cultivating since 1979. After receiving her Horticulture Diploma she started working at Bylands, a modest nursery started in 1954 by Adrian and Katie Byland. With a green thumb and natural gift for interacting with customers, Maria fit in immediately and has never looked back.

As the owner of Bylands Garden Centre (a division of Bylands Nursery), she continues to love her career choice. Specializing in selling top quality plants grown in their own nursery, the garden center also carries garden accessories and home décor (floral department, woman’s jewelry and handbags) that Maria hand picks for the store herself. Hiring a staff that is friendly and knowledgeable has been a key to their success and has brought Bylands many awards for excellence over the years.

Still growing the business, Bylands has just recently added an exciting new division: Bylands Landscaping and Irrigation. No longer limited to just providing the products, Maria is excited that Bylands can now help her trusted and loyal customers create and beautify their space from the ground up.

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y Futures Why do you take pice to open tures? Do you take them to share with others? Do you th walk- take them so you can relive a herself to special moment over and over again? p, and Photos preserve the past.

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Credit card financing can be a slippery slope The gift boutique that Donna Bollinger opened in her hometown of Roanoke, Va., in November 2008 is her first entrepreneurial effort, already profitable—and financed on plastic.

“Credit cards made this possible,” says Ms. Bollinger, who put about $30,000 in startup costs on credit cards.

For Bollinger to put all that money on plastic may seem risky, but she illustrates a financing trend running strong through many small businesses these days.

With other sources of credit hard to come by in the wake of the financial crisis, more entrepreneurs are financing their new ventures with credit cards.

According to a survey by the U.S. National Small Business Association in April of

last year, 59 per cent of those responding said they had used credit-card financing for their businesses in the past 12 months, up from 49 per cent who said they had done so in a December 2008 poll.

To be sure, says association spokeswoman Molly Brogan, “there’s a perception that credit has eased some” since last April, which might reduce credit-card use by entrepreneurs.

But her group found in a December 2009 survey that 39 per cent of those questioned said they still couldn’t find “adequate financing”—up from 38 per cent five months earlier.

So, credit cards still seem to be an important option for many small businesses.

But basing a small business on credit-card debt is

shakier than in the past because card limits and rates can be so volatile.

“It’s so easy for a business owner to start planning on credit cards for cash flow,” says Steve King, a partner in Emergent Research, a smallbusiness-financing consulting firm in Lafayette, Calif.

“Then one month, if you get overextended and miss a payment, the credit-card company jacks up the rate or cuts the limit that you were counting on to meet expenses next month—and things tend to spiral down quickly.”

Yet some entrepreneurs insist that loading up credit cards with business expenses can be advantageous if you shop for good deals.

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He furnishes the carpenters and other workers who build or refurbish his condos with gift cards on which they can charge against his no-interest credit.

What’s more, Mr. Sack says, he has a “drawerful of Visa and MasterCards,” most of them selected from unsolicited offers in his mail.

He keeps those offering the lowest interest for the longest periods.

Sack, who says he makes sure to never miss a payment to keep his credit scores

Even in the current economic environment, creditcard companies are eager to issue new cards to small-business owners.

“We are committed to them,” says a spokeswoman for American Express Co. Still, earlier last year the company issued some cautionary card-use guidelines for entrepreneurs, such as advising them to avoid “bad debt, such as buying a new computer when yours is working well.”

And lately some lenders have begun to balk at working with small-business clients who want to use credit-card borrowing to represent their share of funding in financing a start-up or expansion.

Bob McGee, president of Southwestern Business Financing Corp. in Phoenix, and a 39-year veteran of commercial lending, says, “The stories about people starting businesses with credit cards over the years are wonderful, but today the uncertainty of that source of credit is a problem for us.”

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ing with an entrepreneur seeking financing for a new building. But the project recently stalled after Southwestern checked the loan applicant’s financial statement.

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to put up his 10 per cent of the equity,” Mr. McGee says.

He says that he’ll require the would-be borrower to pay off the credit cards and provide cash for his share of the financing package.

How fast can credit-card cash flow evaporate?

Tyler Wood, owner of Home Artisan Authority, a remodeling company in the Dallas area, says that American Express slashed his gold card limit to $9,000 from $22,000 last June on the same day his Chase Marriott Visa’s maximum tumbled in half to $7,000.

The card companies decline to comment on specific accounts.

Wood, who says he hadn’t been late with payments on either card, recalls getting a “courtesy call from Chase in May last year, kind of checking in and asking how the economy was affecting us.”

The Visa’s limit fell despite his assurances, but Wood says he understands: “This economy can make you paranoid.”

Mayor Sharon Shepherd I am eexcited to celebrate 2010’s Women in Business.

Wom of the Okanagan play a vital role in our diverse and Women dynamic economy. Noted for their entrepreneurial spirit, the dyna women wom of our community have taken major strides in business development in the Okanagan region. They now own more businesses than ever and hold top positions in i the finance, health care and environment sectors, among others. Women also play a fundamental role in the public sector with women working as funda fire inspectors, landscape architects and senior managers, just to name a few positions. They help to shape our community on a daily basis. Through the businesses they own or the departments they run, manage, coordinate or consult on they embody the active, sustainable and vibrant nature of our community.

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When the opportunity came up for Welbourne to write a business column for the Westside section of the Capital News, she jumped at the chance.

uplifting experiences taken from everyday life.

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Her column currently is published in 21 newspapers across the province.

In the beginning, Welbourne was concerned she might not have enough material to write a weekly column, so she sat down and listed some 100 story ideas.

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The staff at Kelowna Toyota describes their work environment as a family operated type business. Many senior staff have been coming to work for decades. Owner Jack Kofoed will be celebrating 40 years as dealer principle in April of 2010.

It is more than a willingness to put up family pictures on the walls of offices that make Kelowna Toyota a business where staff want to spend their working lives.

Kelowna Toyota has done more in its 40 years than create a dedicated staff and comfortable work environment. Originally an American Motors Volvo dealership, it was converted to Kelowna Toyota in 1970, in 1994 it moved to its present location on Leathead Road.

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Kelowna Women in Business

Day spa dream has been realized for entrepreneur Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

2010 Executive Chantal Diaz - President Cheryl Clark - Secretary Michelle Belanger - Communication Janet Craig - Venue Coordinator Michelle Duford - Web Site Terry Robertson - Past President Alison Faye - Speaker Chair Myung Randall - Treasurer Joanne Funk - Special Events Tanya Federici - Sponsor Chair Carmen St Jean- Membership Shafina Manji - Media

Ke Kelowna a Wo W Women om in Business (KWIB) is a not-for-profit organization tio ioon created c eateed cr in 1993 in order to give a voice to Kelowna businesswomen. We welcome professionals and women running their own businesses or working for others. Our aim is to offer education, inspiration and as many networking opportunities as possible to Kelowna area women to promote their businesses. We work together to create an environment of encouragement, support and respect.

Every year we are growing to greater numbers. We invite all Kelowna area businesswomen to join us at our monthly events, as well as to join our ranks and take advantage of great membership benefits and opportunities through our online Membership database.

It has been eight years since Patti Onsorge opened her luxury day spa, O Spa and Interior Laser Centre.

Opening O Spa for Onsorge is the culmination of a lifetime spent working in the beauty industry, giving her the opportunity to create the perfect beauty experience for her customers.

Onsorge clearly remembers when going to a spa was considered an unattainable luxury for most people.

She has seen the popularity of spa treatments rise, especially among the younger generation of women who view a manicure as a necessary part of their grooming routine.

There has also been a marked increase in demand for medi-spa services and laser treatments, services that were once the province of the fabulously wealthy.

In 1999, Onsorge was seriously considering opening her own spa. She was residing in the Shuswap area at the time and initially considered Salmon Arm, but a good friend in the spa industry quickly told her to reconsider, the thinking being that Salmon Arm was simply too small.

So following that advice, Onsorge made the decision to look long and hard at Kelowna, a city she loved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I was not going to go into the business small. I did a lot of research, for one and a half to two years I researched and planned,â&#x20AC;? says Onsorge.

At the time she was doing her research there were not many spas in Kelowna.

After a significant amount of number crunching and property shopping, Onsage chose the location she remains at to this day.

The timing was perfect for construction and modifications, Onsage says. At todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction costs, she could never have the

same luxury and quality as she has now and still make a go of the venture.

Originally O Spa had a hair salon, plus a specialty in skin care including facials. The hair salon was replaced with a laser centre as more and more customers requested medi-spa services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took a while to find the high quality lasers we were looking for. They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t readily available.â&#x20AC;?

While the spa industry is constantly changing, Onsorge is always testing the latest products coupled with a constant demand to provide amazing customer service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to have excellent service, be scrupulously clean, and provide a safe nurturing environment. I believe in the healing touch.â&#x20AC;?

Creating a great staff team has been a constant effort for Onsorge, as many staff members are young and at a time of transitions in their personal lives.

She has forged strong bonds with many of her team members and knows that without a professional staff nothing would happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a three-way partnership between you, your staff and your clients. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have one without the other.â&#x20AC;?

The recession last year was challenging worldwide for the spa industry, but Onsorge has been in business long enough to take the challenge in stride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complain, we are well known and established. I am mindful of our clients in three years that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a price increase.â&#x20AC;?

Onsorge is moving towards green conscious options, non-toxic skin care, recycled packaging and other sustainable features. She is also investing in ongoing education for her staff to stay on â&#x20AC;&#x153;the cutting edge.â&#x20AC;?

O Spa is a venture Onsorge remains deeply committed to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a wonderful privilege to help people feel better.â&#x20AC;?

Amanda Zacharias 18 Degree Hair Studio is proud to celebrate 7 years in 180 bu business. Located in the Mission, on the corner of Cook Ro Road and Gordon Drive, right beside Canada Post.

A At 180 Degrees Hair Studio we specialize in cutting and colouring. We are continually con committed to ongoing education and training, wanting to keep current with the up and coming trends.

Our goal at 180 Degrees Hair Studio is to provide a warm and welcoming environment to make every client feel comfortable. We strive to provide good value and great quality work.

We would like to extend a warm thank you to all of our loyal clients for their continued support.

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Karyn Bloom Karyn’s family law practice involves advocating for her clients using cooperative means to resolve disputes, and where necessary, litigation. Whether a client requires a cohabitation agreement or a divorce (or anything in between) Karyn recognizes that these are delicate and difficult decisions. Her goal is to help clients understand their legal rights and guide them through the family process.

Karyn enjoys travelling and has recently become a devoted (though novice) surfer. Having taught high-school English and French, Karyn is now putting her background as an educator to good use as a volunteer tutor for Kelowna’s Project Literacy. She is also a volunteer with the Kelowna Family YMCA/YWCA and has worked with the Kelowna Museum Association.

Email: kbloom@doakshirreff.com Direct Line: (250) 979-2561

Keri Grenier Keri takes pride in providing high quality professional services to all her clients. She strives to take the stress out of legal matters, and helps her clients feel comfortable by keeping them informed throughout the legal process.

In her personal injury and employment law practice, Keri’s compassionate p manner makes her easy to talk to and a client favourite. Keri has successfully represented both individuals and large companies in court. This intimate understanding of both perspectives enables her to provide knowledgeable advice to every client, no matter which side they are on, and achieve the best possible results.

Keri is a working mother of three, a member of the BC Trial Lawyer’s Association, A Member of the BC Brain Injury Association, and the current President of the Association for the Benefit of Children with Disabilities.

Email: kgrenier@doakshirreff.com Direct Line: (250) 979-2512

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Cristen Peel The majority of Cristin’s practice is focussed on conducting Federal Prosecutions while acting as an Agent for the Director of Public Prosecutions. When she is not prosecuting, she assists clients with a variety of civil litigation matters.

Cristin has been with Doak Shirreff for almost 5 years. Before joining the firm, she completed an internship with the Community Law Centre at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa where she researched constitutional law issues with the local government.

Since relocating to the Okanagan in 2005 she has come to appreciate the many things Kelowna has to offer. Cristin proudly supports local businesses and enjoys travelling and ballroom dancing.

Email: cpeel@doakshirreff.com Direct Line: (250) 979-2534

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Jennifer Thorne Jennifer is a long-time resident of Kelowna who joined the firm after pursuing her post-secondary education in Alberta. Jennifer is a member of the firm’s litigation department, focusing her practice on criminal and family law. Since being called to the British Columbia bar in 2008, Jennifer’s practice has allowed her to gain significant courtroom and trial experience, particularly in the area of criminal law.

While at Law School, Jennifer worked with Student Legal Services of Edmonton, providing legal services to students and low-income individuals in the community. She also served on the editorial board of the Alberta Law Review for two years. Today, Jennifer is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia and the Kelowna Bar Association. She is also an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, serving on the executive committees of the local Criminal Law and Young Lawyers subsections. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband, Andrew, and entertaining friends.

Email: jthorne@doakshirreff.com Direct Line: (250) 979-2559

Nancy Johnson

A long-time Kelowna resident, Christy brings a wide range of experience from her many years of entrepreneurial ventures, including new business creation and development, public relations, investor relations, marketing communications and real estate development. This experience enables Christy to provide her business clients, from small to large, with valuable insight and guidance in a variety of corporate and commercial matters. Christy’s practice also encompasses real estate law, employment law, and wills and estates. Her objective is to obtain cost-effective results and find creative and durable solutions to difficult problems for her clients.

Nancy has a unique ability to make her clients feel at ease.

She understands that family law matters can be very stressful and difficult for people, for many reasons. She supports her clients by explaining the law and the various dispute resolution options available in easy to understand terms. She helps her clients know exactly what is involved at each step of the process, and what the cost / benefit implications are of their decisions. Her overarching goal is to shield her family law clients from the expense, stress, and uncertainty of going to court whenever possible. When court is necessary, Nancy is a capable advocate who works vigorously to advance her client’s interests.

In her spare time, Christy is an avid marathon runner and cyclist who loves to spend time with her husband, Trent, at the family ranch, accompanied by their horses and their giant dogs, Duke and Kona.

Nancy moved with her husband to the Okanagan in 1995, looking for better weather and great skiing - both of which she has enjoyed. Nancy is a Certified Family Mediator and a founding member of the Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group.

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Sareena Nickoli Ex Excited to be part of the family business, Sareena Sharma-Nickoli knows what it takes to stay on the leading edge of home dĂŠcor, kn furnishings, appliances and mattresses. Sareena has been part fu of the family business for 9 years and looks after Purchasing and Marketing/Advertising. She holds a Business Degree and an an Interior Design Certificate Certificate. Sareena attends furniture shows world wide and also takes care off Commercial C i l SSales l andd stages show homes including one at Predator Ridge.

Sareena has been a fitness instructor for the past 10 years and teaches ZUMBA at a fitness facility in Vernon, and has also taught at Latinesque Dance Studio in Kelowna. She looks forward to teaching ZUMBA at the 4th Annual Interior Fitness Conference being held at the Okanagan College in May 2010.

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Driving a dump truck came close to being Kerri Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream occupation, but the former human service worker realized she could not face day after day being away from working with the seniors she loves so much.

So Green, 29, combined her Class 1 drivers license and long experience working with senior citizens and founded The Friendly Bus, a touring company designed to give seniors the opportunity to tour the Okanagan at their own speed.

Green launched The Friendly Bus in June of last year.

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Orch course, driving the dump truck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After driving a dump truck for a year and zine has a half I really missed working with people,â&#x20AC;? publishin for 50 yea says Green.

With â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having worked with seniors in the past, anniversa I saw how great it is for them to get out for the in 2009, day.â&#x20AC;?

The Friendly Bus provides day long tours er Lisa O up and down the Okanagan to seniors who live future wi Olson independently but not might get out as much & Vine in or who are looking to do something with a be a natu group.

The need has proven to exist, but it took lengthy media an careful planning and research for Green to tries. launch the company.

She w Green purchased a 21-passenger 2005 Ford bus. Licensing was a trial by paperwork, when she in the bu with a five month set-up time.

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To get started and make her name known, cial end Green went to seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centres and to city hall straightfo to build contacts. It did take some time to build Orchard up her credibility, both as a trustworthy com- newsprin ly smalle pany and driver.

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The destinations, from 3 Valley Gap to Hedley. moving t Often, Green searches out routes with picnic spots so seniors can keep costs down by magazine Not bringing their own lunch. look bet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seniors are my passion. I want to be able to create something fun for them,â&#x20AC;? says Green, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;look and who often researches history and points of in- there was advertise terest to talk about along the way.

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This spring, Green plans to have The Olson Friendly Bus website online, and she has She hand scoped out some new routes and destinations.

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Olson purchased Orchard s much & Vine in 2005. It seemed to with a be a natural fit; Olson has a it took lengthy background in the media and marketing indusen to tries.

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For the first five months, enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cerwives Olson carried on with the previous publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule e asking and layout. Once she had her bearings, she began making e mix of changes.

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The Olson runs a tight ship. has She handles a fair share of the inations. at many advertising sales and works offee withwith a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;podâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Okanagan writers from across the valley.

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Devon Brooks, and graphic designer, Stephanie Symons, Orchard and Vine has a clear point of view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look to the positive side of the story. We have hope for the industry in the valley,â&#x20AC;? says Olson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orchard & Vine services its core subscribers by focusing on information for growers, agriculture business strategies, sustainability, agri-tourism and value added agriculture. As a true niche publication we are very targeted.â&#x20AC;?

Olson has a business plan moving forward. Last year was a year focused on the 50th anniversary of the magazine, 2010 and onwards is for a growth in the number of pages, and a bigger web presence.

Currently the magazine allows for click through advertising on the website, but Olson would like to see even more traction for advertisers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want advertisers business to grow as well. Plus we always have more stories than we can fit in.â&#x20AC;?

Recently Orchard & Vine has been made available in local, independent book stores in the valley.

Ten per cent of all cover sales of the magazine are donated to B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom, a cause Olson supports.

It is part of her hope as consumers become more aware of the food they eat, they will also become aware of the people who grow the food.

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New marketing opportunity for local vendors Fin has Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

It seems to be a never ending struggle to turn uber expensive land in the Okanagan held within the Agricultural Land Reserve into a viable farming operation.

Margot Sawka, owner of the Grandville Market near the corner of Benvoulin and Casorso in Kelowna, is hoping a cooperative approach will be the key to unlocking the value not only in her own operation, but also for other Central Okanagan farm vendors.

Sawka owned the Tomato King business for many years fore it closed, however, she retained ownership of the property.

Tomato King was shut down so Sawka could concentrate on wholesale tomato

production. But while the building was put up for lease, the consistent agricultural land use restrictions made finding a tenant a fruitless task.

Unwilling to let the building sit empty, Sawka made the decision to start a marketplace focusing on local goods.

“We started with the ground floor and we have a lot of vendors,” explains Sawka.

There will be seasonal produce, caterers, preserves, wood turners and other farm specialties all making their home at the Grandville Market.

Sawka’s aim is to create a venue for customers to purchase locally produced products.

As an agricultural producer herself, it is an idea that is near and dear to her heart.

“Basically, my quest is

to create awareness for local shoppers. We do have a lot of local producers and we should be supporting them.”

One of the challenges facing many vendors is accessing a space with good customer traffic at a price that allows them to make a profit and keep producing.

Sawka started her Grandville Market venture by charging nominal fees to allow her vendors time to build a client base.

She hopes many vendors will find enough success to move into even bigger ventures in the future.

“It is always a challenge for vendors who make a living at their craft. They are looking for a crowd to sell to and we are hoping to create that.”

The seasonal nature of agriculture has also been taken

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into account. This spring, Grandville Market will be open Saturdays in April, May and June.

Sawka is also working on the landscaping around the building now to create picnic space for people looking to enjoy some of the pre-made food they purchase at the market.

Sawka is also planning to

make two acres of land open for outdoor vendors to set up, adding even more options and fun to her marketplace environment.

She doesn’t view Grandville as competition for the Kelowna Farmer’s Market, but rather as more of a complement. Not only will Grandville have a slightly different mix of vendors, Sawka points

Author wants to preserve Kelowna’s history Kelowna has its own history and Sharron Simpson aims to write the definitive text about that history to preserve it for future generations.

Simpson is no stranger to the process of writing a book. She has several titles to her credit including her most recent work: Kelowna General Hospital: The First 100 Years 19082008.

The first three books Simpson wrote she published under her own company, Manhattan Beach Publishing.

This new history book about the hospital has been picked up by respected British Columbia publisher, Harbour Publishing.

“Harbour is a well recognized publisher, I am grateful for the support,” Simpson says.

Kelowna has a strong selection of historical materials for Simpson to draw from. She herself is part of that history as her father Stanley Simpson started up the sawmill on Kelowna’s waterfront that is now the site for Tolko.

She has access to almost the whole collection of the historical society reports, along with a large personal collection of smaller books written about the area, predominantly by local authors.

Adding to the wealth of history she will be sifting through is the microfiche collections of local newspapers.

Simpson is working to create an interesting and lasting narrative of how the community developed. Major themes such as transportation will play a part, because as she says, “It has always been a challenge to move things in and out of the valley.”

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out it will also have a different set of hours once the summer gets underway in comparison to the farmer’s market.

“It is Grandville Market is start-ities that l ing small, but Sawka is usingformulate the spring season to workcial secur through any issues that comepresident with a new venture, includingRBC Dom finding quality vendors. “You Hym have to be discerning aboutagement who you bring in.” years She o starting p ence.

Step If you ment Sav not only a they also But the quirky will also play a role, such asresult in s the Boat Captain who rowed up and down the If you shores of the lake to transport goods and pas-room from sengers, stopping in coves when the weatherpossible.

Cont got too rough. larly thro It is the stories of individuals that Simpson values, the characters who created some of thegrowth ov landmarks the community takes for granted to-contribut Step day, including the visionary group of citizens who came together to form City Park in 1908. split it One “I want the stories I choose to say, ‘This is where we come from.’ I want to create a differ-ting strate prescribe ent perspective.”

Kelowna has grown so rapidly, says Simp-income s son, who views setting its history to the page ascome spo interest ra a key part in its evolution.

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The c “The book will have photographs in it and period ca I am hoping for pictures to still come in.”

Optimistically, the history book will hit the Step It’s n bookstore shelves in the fall of 2011.

Simpson, who used to teach a memoir andan estate personal history writing course, would still liketate taxes to encourage and promote the idea of peopleof assets protected writing their own personal stories.

However, she is focused on telling the You r story of Kelowna’s history, and then moving onyour esta Step to the next story. ness own “I have tons of books I would like to write. I Issue don’t have a shortage of things to write about.” corporate

Jollean McFarlen Jollean is President of Jadore Colour Group Inc. She has been in business for over four decades.

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Limiting the risk of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;doing your own thingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nina Ham

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A 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something woman was talking to me the other day about her growing sense of frustration over â&#x20AC;&#x153;working for someone elseâ&#x20AC;? and her longing to â&#x20AC;&#x153;do my own thing, drive my own wagon.â&#x20AC;?

But, she said with consternation: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have family counting on me and a standard of living I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to sacrifice.â&#x20AC;?

Everyone has to decide for themselves what level of sacrifice and risk theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to undertake in order to enjoy the satisfactions of working independently.

Knowing some strategies for managing the risk of starting a business will allow you to make a well-informed decision.

Of the seven financing ideas for starting a business included below, the first two suggest ways to gradually transition from salaried to solo, instead of diving off the edge.

The second two are ways to stretch the dollar and the final three are ideas for getting started without stopping.

1. Continue to draw a (reduced) salary Leaving your current employment in order to develop your new business may look like the only option, based on an assumption that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get approval for reducing your hours.

While this may prove to be the case, asking yourself why and how your company will profit from retaining your skills and experience for a transitional period can pro-

vide the basis for approaching your employer.

Be sure to do your homework first, however, and be able to back up your request with a solid rationale.

Also consider the issue of timing when starting a business.

You want to weigh informing your employer of your wish to leave with being prepared to leave if the answer to your request is no.

2. Develop another income stream If you need to leave your present employment, is there a skill in your toolbag that you can resuscitate and put to work without a significant expenditure of time or energy?

Is moonlighting or freelance work an option?

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strongly advised.

Your rating as a borrower declines quickly once the regular paychecks stop.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait!

Get started on your new business idea while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still employed.

Several of the all-important first steps (below) can be started while standing in the grocery line or running on the treadmill.

They involve asking yourself some questions and doing some informal research to get crystal clear about your idea.

This can take weeks off your actual start-up time.

5. Identify your niche When starting a business, think about the services youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re uniquely qualified to provide, as well as the ones you most enjoy providing.

Be specific! Write them down!

Then think about what group of people would get benefit from those services and have the ability to pay for them.

Again, be specificâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;age, where they congregate, habits and values, how they define the problem your services are going to solve.

If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, ask.

Find someone who fits your â&#x20AC;&#x153;ideal clientâ&#x20AC;? profile and get permission to ask some questions. People generally love to be helpful.

6. Create your marketing plan While what you need from a marketing plan will get more sophisticated as your business develops, for now it simply means answering the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How is my business going to make money?â&#x20AC;?

What is the product or service youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to sell?

How will you describe it so people quickly recognize the value?

and e-lance.com) may be worth looking into for shortterm professional service opportunities.

For example, a community mental health worker transitioning to private practice used his conflict resolution experience to sell a training package to public schools.

A woman transitioning out of an insurance brokerage created and sold seminars on long term care financing at local retirement centers.

3. Reduce expenses Another financing idea for starting a business is seeing what you can save.

Apart from fixed expensesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mortgage, taxes, insurance, etc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;are discretionary expenses that make up the larger part of budgets.

Doing a careful analysis of these expenses and choosing what you can forego for a while can often save thousands per year.

Carefully analyzing hidden expensesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;credit card interest rates, bank charges, late fees, auto debits, phone plans â&#x20AC;&#x201D;or â&#x20AC;&#x153;lost moneyâ&#x20AC;? from low interest rates on savings may generate several thousand more per year.

4. Borrow It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessary to wait to borrow for start-up costs until you have a well-documented idea to submit for a business loan.

Refinancing a home or taking a line of credit are relatively low-cost ways of generating capital when starting a business.

Depending on your credit rating, you can also get timelimited low-interest loans from credit card companies.

If you choose this financing idea for starting a business, applying for loans or refinancing packages while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still employed is

How will you package it?

(Fee for service? By the project? On retainer?)

How will you price it?

(Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being charged for comparable services?)

7. Manage fear For most people, anything involving money involves some level of fear.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to acknowledge to yourself and to others that you are taking a risk, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a risk you want to take.

So consider the fear of starting a business natural, and find ways to manage it.

Getting support from people who believe in you and in what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re embarking on is number one in fear-management tactics.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get it from the people closest to you or that if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t proceed.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably the ones most impacted by your decision and so may be least ready to offer support.

Their consentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a willingness to go along with your planâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is helpful, but support may have to come later.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also helpful to set a goal (and a date for completion) thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key to your new ventureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;arrange financing by a particular date, or sign a leaseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and announce it to at least one person.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find that making that commitment to that financial idea for starting a business, saying it out loud, and following through will in turn generate more confidence and more forward momentum.

To all of you who are tired of marching to someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drum and are eager to go solo, these financing ideas for starting a business should help you take prudent but positive steps toward realizing your goal.

Good luck!

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Suza lery space at A Woodside Design Gallery is loThe art world felt the pinch of the economcal, from the functional pottery and more. ic downturn and Woodside says it was Sep- is an exa Initially, Woodside curated a contemportember 2009 before things got truly back to change.

Foun ary aesthetic in the pieces she chose to show, normal. sette and but she has since shifted to a more traditionTourists decorating second homes are Portsmou al expression. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People demand certain styles. I a mainstay at her Pandosy Street shop. As have brought in a lot of landscapes.â&#x20AC;? are customers purchasing wedding gifts and vorced w Woodside grew up in Kelowna working in smaller items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitely it is a struggle in the Josh, was The the Kelowna Art Gallery, and in other private art world, there is always that challenge, but I company galleries around town. am plugging away.â&#x20AC;? ployed h refused to work par Lee owned a Women are making great in business is being called of 41 years, and is more likelyfirm in B strides in the world of busi- â&#x20AC;&#x153;seniorpreneursâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;women to choose a professional occu-her a job ness. over the age of 55 whose pation in natural and appliedity.

According to a Canadian small businesses are grow- sciences, business or finance, Brese Imperial Bank of Commerce ing at an annual rate of four or in the health sector. lowed to report, one million Canadian per cent â&#x20AC;&#x201D;over double that She is also usually a sole-to work women will own a small busi- of self-employed men in the proprietor and more likelysary and ness by 2010. same age group. than a man to join a trade as-flexible.

The number of women Women from the baby sociation for networking and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bae owned businesses are increas- boomer generation offer solid support in maintaining hernize that ing 60 per cent faster than skills, life experience, practice business. committe those owned by men. and learning acquired over About 70 per cent of Can-when she The successes of women years, and are ready to enjoy adian business women areing on h entrepreneurs are celebrat- the benefits of self-employ- married, and close to one-port,â&#x20AC;? Bre ed at different times during ment. third have children under 12 Work the year in the different provOne of the fastest-grow- years. full-time inces, but Business Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ing sectors for women in small As a result, these busi-challenge Week in October is a great business is to provide business ness women are not as likely There time to recognize them across services from a home office. as their male counterparts tosette felt the country.

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;typicalâ&#x20AC;? Canadian push their businesses to grow,during Jo One of the quickest grow- business woman is highly but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a choice of lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x153;I di ing segments for women educated, has an average age that works well.

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ALISSA WOODSIDE (right) wants to use her art gallery to help promote local artist talent.

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The Gallery has everything from... truly, one of a kind Jewelry, to fused Windchimes, functional kitchen Pottery, natural Woodturnings, f d glass l Wi stone Sculpture and, original Paintings by a select group of B.C. Artists.

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sts Off-spring following in

etwork ng artists ok a lot of

parent’s business footsteps

Millions of mothers jugsts each gle their family lives with their howing careers every day.

Now it seems the two may w paintew tal- be starting to mix.

As of a 2006 census, 7.7 ed on an million privately held busing ad- nesses are majority-owned by ng event women.

Those businesses employ mer if they 7.1 millions workers, some of whom are their own children. ach In the past, it was common for a child to enter their cial e a twist, father’s business.

Today, mom’s a certain ill bring company has become bout get- just as viable an option.

Suzanne Bresette economs Sep- is an example of that ack to change.

Founder of Bresette and Company in s are Portsmouth, she di. As fts and vorced when her son, gle in the Josh, was an infant.

The insurance ge, but I company that employed her at the time refused to allow her to work part time.

Lee Baer, who owned an advertising ore likelyfirm in Boston, offered nal occu-her a job with flexibild appliedity. r finance, Bresette was alr. lowed to bring her son ly a sole-to work when necesre likelysary and her hours were kept trade as-flexible. rking and “Baer seemed to recogning hernize that a person is more committed and dedicated nt of Can-when she has someone countmen areing on her for financial supto one-port,” Bresette said. under 12 Working while being a full-time mother has many ese busi-challenges. as likely There were events Breerparts tosette felt she missed out on s to grow,during Josh’s formative year. lifestyle “I didn’t have the luxury

of being at every event,” she said.

At the same time, Bresette recognized that it created a bond between she and her son.

“It enhanced our closeness,” she said. “We both had to learn to compromise for our survival. I was the person he had to depend on for everything.”

Bresette started her own boutique firm and eventually

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moved it to Portsmouth.

Josh went off to Wall Street and then to Los Angeles working in finance, theater production and acting.

Seeing his mother struggling as she tried to re-establish herself in the Portsmouth market, Josh decided to return home temporarily to assist her.

“Initially, we didn’t intend it to be long term,” she said, “but Josh had an understanding of the business because he

had grown up in it.”

Children are more likely to be exposed to their mother’s business than a father’s, as most mothers are still the primary caregivers.

If mom also works, there is a likelihood her children will spend some time at work with her.

Diane Cochran opened The Great American Country Store in Boston with her mother in the early 1980s.

Her daughter, Angela, now works alongside Diane at the same store.

Angela remembers spending time in the shop with her grandmother and mother when she was very little.

“Retail is in my blood,“ Angela said.

“I remember running under women’s purses that were shopping in our store. I use to help out putting the price tags on things.”

Even with the present economic downturn, Angela is committed to continuing on with the gift shop, partly to honor the two-generation relationship of mothers working with their daughters.

She would like to bring her own daughter to the store with her someday.

With female entrepreneurs being the fastest growing group of new business owners, working mothers are here to stay.

Soon kids will not just thank moms for home-cooked meals and help with homework, they may also thank them for their careers.

Deborah Stewart

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New styles have arrived, new technology has arrived, and the team at Dr. Specs Optical can help you make sense of it all. Let them help you determine the best choice for you.

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Christine Ainsworth

Manager, Payroll & Administration

Christine efficiently manages the payroll and administration department. She also administers all of the internal accounting for J. Morash & Company Inc. Chartered Accountants. She has several years experience in the private industry with the majority being in the construction industry as a bookkeeping/payroll technician as wellll as an office ffi manager. Christine is a Quickbooks ProAdvisor , she has a certificate in General Business and is currently completing her Canadian Payroll Association certification.

Christine works closely with her clients in order to keep them up to date on employment standards, Worksafe BC and payroll legislation. She also prepares personal tax returns, full cycle bookkeeping and trains clients to use Quickbooks at their location or hers. She is continuously learning by attending courses offered by the Canadian Payroll Association as well as Canada Revenue Agency.

Christine re-located back to the Okanagan 5 years ago and looks forward to assisting her prior as well as any new clients with their payroll and bookkeeping needs.

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Manager, Taxation Services

Sherri is the Manager of the Tax Services department at J. Morash & Company Inc. Chartered Accountants. She has over 20 years of in-depth income tax experience which includes preparing personal, corporate, and trust returns. Her focus is on income tax matters as well as assisting and advising her clients for both personal tax, business tax as well as financial issues. She also performs all aspects of full cycle bookkeeping.

Sherri has her Master Tax Specialist designation and has continually been upgrading her professional development in the areas of QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, bookkeeping, and income tax. She has taught all levels of income tax courses, tax changes and tax programs to the public as well as her co-workers.

Sherri is a 5th generation resident of Kelowna and looks forward to helping her prior as well as any new clients with their tax and financial matters.

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In the past 15 years, there has been a 50 per cent increase in the number of self-employed women in Canada, and one million Canadian women will own a small business by 2010, according to a report released by the CIBC, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women Entrepreneurs: Leading the Charge.â&#x20AC;?

There are now 800,000 women business owners in Canada and the number of women-owned businesses is growing 60 per cent faster than those run by men.

The report suggests that 60 per cent of self-employed women are â&#x20AC;&#x153;lifestylersâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D; business owners who chose self-employment specifically to balance the demands of work and family.

The fastest growing group of business women are those over 55, with an annual growth rate of over four per cent, double that of self-employed men in the same age group. The CIBC calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;seniorpreneursâ&#x20AC;? a key driver of small business growth.

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Loredana is a member of the J. Morash & Company Inc. Chartered Accounts team. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Victoria, with a concentration in Tourism Management.

This is a fantastic fit for the tourism industry throughout the Okanagan. She later received her designation as a Chartered Accountant and has worked in public practice ever since.

A t t in i 2004, 2 With 15 years experience, she works closely with owner managed businesses. She provides advice on a broad range of business and financial matters, including accounting issues, estate and trust returns, corporate, and personal tax issues. She has trained clients on Simply Accounting for over five years and is well versed in QuickBooks.

Loredana is continually expanding her knowledge and keeping up to date with all the tax changes for both corporate and personal returns, as well as the Private Enterprise changes in accounting and HST changes coming our way very soon. She enjoys helping her clients with any questions and/or concerns they may have and arriving at a quick resolution.

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Jen Jaggers Rhonda Head The Prudential Kelowna Property Management team of Rhonda Head and Jen Jaggers specialize in residential propertyy management. Take the stress and unknown out of renting your property and we can maximize your return for you.

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As a businesswoman, you nâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;natur-probably know that access to ces, busi-capital remains a major challated oc-lenge facing your company. nical and Studies have shown that ations inbusinesswomen are more cauall men-tious than men when it comes report asto financing their business; in ncreasingfact, they are less inclined to women. turn to a financial institution.

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their difficulty in getting financing since financial institutions often consider these two sectors more risky.

However, although women are generally less inclined than men to apply for financing, when they do, they are more likely to get it.

According to a study by Industry Canada on SME financing in Canada, in 2000 majority female-owned SMEs obtained a loan approval rate of 82 per cent, which is slightly higher than the approval rate for majority male-owned businesses (80 per cent).

This suggests that when they do apply for financing, businesswomen submit excellent applications.

The most important thing

for entrepreneursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;men and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wishing to apply for financing for their business is to learn the best approach.

Following are a few ideas that could enhance your chances of getting financing.

Below are a few tips to increase your chances of getting financing.

Show what you can do.

Before you present your business plan to your financial institution, make sure that you present your own background so that they may get to know you.

Your banker will be better able to evaluate your skills, experience and ability to complete your project.

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Brenda looks forward to meeting with you at your earliest convenience for your free portfolio review.

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Dragica Roy Drag has a home based hair salon in North Glenmore.

Dragica Grea Great cheery friendly service, reasonable prices, plus muc much more!

Dragica has been in Business for 15 years and is still having a lot of fun.

Many of her customers have been b with her since day one.

She would like to thank all her customers, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had over the past years. She is pleased to inform you not one has lost any ears.

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Amanda Haugan Articled Student

Am Amanda is a new addition to the FH&P team having joined the th firm in August 2009 as an Articled Student. Amanda works with senior members of the firm assisting with case w preparation and research, ensuring FH&P Lawyers provide pr clients with high quality and cost effective legal services.

Amanda in the Provincial Court and has had the opportunity A d hhas represented d clients li to assist counsel in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to provide excellent client service in an efficient and cost effective manner.

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Lisa Boesten Deb Lawless Melissa Harris Our Creative Memories Team of consultants is here to provide you with exceptional product and services related to photo organization and preservation.

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We provide software to help you organize your digital photos and design creative, original photo books.

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Colleen Brown Even in this digital age, businesses large and small still have a big need for ink on paper. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Thunderbird Press, one of British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier printing firms, established its Interior Division.

Th Thunderbird produces top-quality work at very competitive prices â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Colleen Brown is the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Account Manager. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been involved with the industry for 22 years, 10 of them in the Central Okanagan.

Based in West Kelowna, Colleen has clients throughout the Valley and is able to coordinate projects from conception to completion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from brochures and stationery to posters, publications and an array of other fine print products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We dig a bit deeper to identify whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to you, what makes you successful, identifying how your printed products are used, and what makes them special,â&#x20AC;? she says.

Colleen started her career with Thunderbird, which began as a small family-owned business that has retained its core values of reliability, trust and respect among customers, employees and industry peers.

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It h has been 4 1/2 years now since Carol and her husband owned Downtown Tan, which is more than just a tanning salon.

Do A little deceiving from the small storefront, Downtown Tan has 30 square feet filled with new equipment and much more.

3000 spec They also specialize in airbrush spray tanning. If you are planning to go away up on a vacation, have a special upcoming occasion or just want a nice golden glow, you should give them a call! They also offer esthetics, hair extensions and a juice bar that offers smoothies and protein shakes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People that have never been in the salon are always pleasantly surprised when they walk through the doors. I have great staff that have been with us for a while. Customers really appreciate staff that greet them with a smile and know them by name. It gives the salon a really friendly atmosphere!â&#x20AC;?

Carol is proud to be part of the downtown business core and looks forward to many more successful years.

Downtown Tan is open 7 days a week.

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860-6496

Nicole Pattie When Nicole found out she was pregnant with Keira it was the happiest day of her life. She began her baby shopping and was happ overwhelmed with the number of choices for products. She overw immersed herself into researching the best products, services imme local shops. Like many others, she found not all her favorites and lo were available in the interior.

Being an entrepreneur and having oowned and operated a successful restaurant for the previous 12 years, Nicole decided to research the opportunity of opening a Baby and Kids store in Kelowna to serve the BC Interior. She was lucky enough to find a huge 4000sf location across from London Drugs. The store opened in March 2009 and has been a great success.

It is now known as the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite baby store with clients across Canada. At Baby & Me, we are fanatical about product quality and focus on finding the right product for each individual parent and grandparent. If we sell it we love it! We look forward to meeting you soon, and showing you what great customer service we offer.

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Sandra Merlo Running this business has been so much fun! I get to work with a brilliant, innovative Doctor, and two nurses who use their art form to transform any face non-surgically.

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A year later, the couple u prepareopened a Print Three franapply. chise in Orchard Park Mall, a ect you tofast serve copy shop.

Since 2000, Print Three ing better has moved out of the shopping centre, relocated at the corner of Gordon and Highway 97, offering a mix of the latest environmentally conscious printing technologies to their business customers.

Krieger brought a basic knowledge of the printing world with her to Canada, as her parents had owned a publishing company in Germany.

The Kriegers purchased the Print Three franchise because of the support that came with working with an established company.

In the beginning, their shop did a lot of work with business to consumer advertising and internal business printing.

Today, the focus is on business to business advertising with a sophisticated approach to service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are now a digital printing company with great service,â&#x20AC;? says Krieger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We help businesses grow through print. However, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it is just ink on paper, we are there to help our clients make the best decision.â&#x20AC;?

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Alexandra Kreiger so far and fast in the print industry that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now rare for people to come into Print Three looking for a photo copy.

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Print Three. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference in quality change over time has been night and dayâ&#x20AC;? says Krieger.

One of the principles Krieger has held firm is to always use the latest and best technology available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our strategy has been to

buy at the leading edge. It is a high price with high end quality, we are not willing to compromise on quality.â&#x20AC;?

Krieger has seen tremendous customer loyalty develop during the past 17 years.

She says clients of Print Three have come to understand the company wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut compromise or cut corners on quality.

The economy has also played a part in Kriegerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to quality.

She has experienced the ups and downs of the economic cycle and feels the progression is healthy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The challenge to us a business is to be clear to our clients about what we offer.â&#x20AC;?

With a long run in business, Krieger has had the opportunity to pursue other opportunities.

After taking a workshop with Inside Out Leadership Development Group, Krieger was so impressed she is now exploring the prospect of joining the firm to deliver workshops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really blown away by the content of the workshop. It is something I am very passionate about doing.â&#x20AC;?

The ability to juggle new pursuits relies on several elements, says Krieger.

She is very grateful to have a supportive spouse, and she has also invested in staff and many of the people on her team at Print Three have been a part of the business for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything without putting my heart into it,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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Business opportunities that show 2010 promise Re Many of the best business opportunities of 2010 are green as green is where the money is this year.

From green technologies to food produced in more environmentally friendly ways, consumers are translating their environmental concerns into action with their wallets.

Seniors are another increasing market rife with business opportunities; you’ll find several suggestions for meeting their needs on this list.

What else? Consider the options outlined below:

GREEN CONSTRUCTION

Consumers, increasingly concerned about environmental impacts, are demanding greener construction practices.

Whether they’re purchas-

ing a new home or upgrading an old one, they want a building that not only looks good but meets current environmental standards.

Homes that meet ratings standards such as LEED, BuiltGreen, and R-2000 are going to be in ever increasing demand. Green materials, green techniques, and green certifications are going to be the keys to success in construction this year.

GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

Business opportunities abound for green ideas.

Whether you believe in the seriousness of climate change or not, one thing is certain; the furore has released the government purse strings for green technology projects.

Both loans and grants are available to fund projects

that attempt to solve environmental challenges.

For instance, Canada’s Sustainable Development Technology Fund provides up to 50 per cent of the costs involved in developing and testing your new technology that “that deals with climate change issues, clean air, clean water or soil quality”.

DOLLAR/DISCOUNT STORES

In 2010, everyone will continue to say that the economy is getting better.

Consumers generally, however, will continue to be more frugal than they used to be and look for bargains, making dollar store and discount store franchises solid business opportunities.

Buck or Two and the Great Canadian Dollar Store are just two discount store

franchises you may want to investigate.

SENIOR CARE

Senior care makes my best business opportunities list once again because of ever-growing demand.

Business opportunities in senior care range from opening your own senior care home through providing inhome care or home services such as preparing meals, housekeeping or running er-

to make their lives easier and stay in their own homes longer is a niche waiting to be colonized. Ramps and specialized bath fittings are just the beginning.

HEATING AND COOLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Heating and cooling products and services are great business opportunities this year because the industry gets a boost from government environmental incentives.

When installing a heat pump in the home not only saves money in the long run but gets you a rebate or a tax break, consumers are much more likely to do it.

Small businesses that install and service furnaces, heaters, gas fireplaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and the like will thrive.

LOCAL FOOD SUPPLIERS

Laurie Mackay The “Ultra” Micro-Current technology, used exclusively in Canada

by Laurie Anne, has been recognized by Dr. Evan Perricone, for use in his flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City.

Developed in Europe and trusted by thousands of women, the “Ultra” is unrivaled when it comes to lifting and firming facial muscles, smoothing out wrinkles and eliminating puffiness around the eyes.

We are excited that confirmation and recognition of the “Ultra” is included in Dr. Perricone’s latest book Ageless Face, Ageless Mind. This level of recognition is a strong confirmation of what we and our clients have always known: the “Ultra” micro-current system used during our Redefining Facial works and has profound results! Laurie Anne’s - Private Oasis has become a favorite beauty secret among women, offering the most pampered experience with the latest technology in facial treatments. The Okanagan has World Class Skin Care in the heart of downtown Kelowna!

View: Dr. Perricone’s video on Laurie Anne’s website.

To contact Laurie Anne for a personal consultation phone

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Angie Bricker If you’ve y shopped for a little bundle of joy in the last decade or so you’ve met Angie Bricker.

The Natural Baby Shop (formerly Yellow Brick Road & Sweet Peas) Peas has been home-base for countless new parents, proud grandparents and shower-guest shower-guests looking for high quality items and top-notch service since 1996.

She’s moved to a fabulous, funky location in the heart of the Cultural District on Ellis St. across from the Library. Here you’ll find a thoughtful collection of eco-friendly products designed to please your sense of aesthetics and environmental ethics.

Whether you’re looking for a single item or want to create a completely new room for your baby, Angie’s keen eye and common sense will guide you to the right choice.

rands.

Senior care franchises are another option for getting in on this business opportunity.

SENIOR RENOVATIONS

Home renovations have long been a booming business opportunity to the extent that anyone who can pick up a hammer has tried to muscle their way into the market.

How do you distinguish yourself from all the renovation wannabes?

Focus on a niche market.

Seniors needing renovations

Business opportunities supplying local food are another example of how consumer demand shapes the marketplace.

Hardly anyone even bothered to read a food label five years ago; now knowing exactly where your food came from and how it was grown or raised is all the rage.

It’s a good thing, especially for people involved in producing local food.

Farmers’ market and farm gate sales are increasing, but don’t forget that retail markets and restaurants specializing in local food are also good business opportunities.

NUTRITION CONSULTING

People’s concern about food and how it’s produced has also translated into a bonanza for the food as health movement.

Besides jumping on the

Kia Robertson Kia Robertson is a mom and an entrepreneur who has created an interactive nutritional chart for children called Today I Ate A Rainbow. These charts make eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables fun for kids! Using colourful magnets, the chart encourages kids kid to strive i ffor the healthy goal of eating five different colours every day.

Her daughter Hannah was the inspiration behind the Today I Ate A Rainbow chart. Having been a picky eater for most of her life, Kia wanted to do everything she could to encourage her daughter to enjoy eating a variety of foods. So she created the chart with her husband, knowing that it needed to be fun, interactive and easy for Hannah to understand.

These charts are designed to catch the attention of little ones however they are ultimately a tool for parents to help them set healthy eating habits at a young age. Kia is passionate about helping parents overcome the typical struggles they face trying to get their children to eat their fruits and veggies!

Kia is excited to announce her newest retail partnership with Angie Bricker of The Natural Baby Shop.

Visit her at 1331 Ellis St or on the web at www.thenaturalbabyshop.ca.

Kia and her husband Jamie, also own a local web design firm, Cutting Edge Concepts Inc.

Unit 2 ~ 1331 Ellis Street, Kelowna

(across from the Health Centre in the Arts & Cultural District)

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Litz l SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING/ work has less than MANAGEMENT Unless you’ve been hid-importan “I kn ing in a cave somewhere for a busines the past year you know how social media has grown andfamily an how it’s come to be viewed as Even the next holy grail in market-terior des small job ing for businesses.

One What you may not have on her ow noticed is how difficult it is for many businesses, espe-it and find cially small businesses, to useself. “I w it, making social media mar-ed to do.” keting an excellent business With found her opportunity.

If you can promise andstaging w deliver actual effective socialand looki media marketing campaigns, Much been wor they will come. budget.

It is a BUSINESS SECURITY The trend for businesseslove work to beef up their security willValue Vil continue, creating all kindssays Litz. of business opportunities for “It do products and services, fromof dollars biometric security systemseffective.

Litz, through security guards. gree plus Note that the type of security in demand tends towith her c vary greatly with the size andadvantag type of business; small busi- “I tel nesses are much more likelyhave a po to invest in an alarm systemmarket w than in a fingerprint identifi-has turne Stead cation system. en busine Why are these the best business opportunities?

Because these are busi“ ness opportunities that have legs. Taking into account the v economy, consumer and business trends, these are businesses that should be profitable not just for 2010, but for years to come.

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ing whatcurrently spectacuonsumersBobbi-Sue Menard informa-CONTRIBUTOR r lifestyle It was a tough market in February 2009 nner yearwhen 23-year-old Andrea Litz decided to t also forlaunch Posh Interiors, her home staging and interior decorating firm.

Litz likes to be responsible for her own KETING/ work has found that while the timing has been less than ideal, hard work and optimism are as been hid-important as delivering results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know it was not the greatest time to start where for a business,â&#x20AC;? says Litz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I had support from now how family and decided to go for it.â&#x20AC;? rown and viewed as Even when Litz was working for other inn market-terior designers she often found herself doing small jobs for family and friends.

One of the biggest reasons she stepped out not have on her own was to test her entrepreneurial spirficult it is es, espe-it and find out what it is like to work for heres, to useself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to be happy doing what I wantCONTRIBUTED edia mar-ed to do.â&#x20AC;?

With the softening real estate market, Litz ANDREA LITZ decided to start her own business found herself spending much of 2009 home home staging and interior design firm last year mise andstaging with clients who own mid-price homes even though the economy was in a recession. ive socialand looking for a competitive sales edge.

Much of her work in home staging has mpaigns, key marketing and making certain each client been working with clients on a moderate is happy with the work she has done. budget.

Since the business launched she says there It is a challenge Litz finds invigorating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been few surprises along the way, but usinesseslove working on a budget, you can find me in nothing that has caught her completely off urity willValue Village picking up a chair to recover,â&#x20AC;? guard. all kindssays Litz.

One of the skills she has picked up as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always have to cost thousands nities for home stager and interior designer is how to tell of dollars.

It can be very simple things that are ces, from a client to put a cherished object away in orsystemseffective.â&#x20AC;? der to create a room that will motivate home Litz, who has two years of a Fine Arts deards. buyers. gree plus experience in the industry, is honest pe of seâ&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a tough thing to do,â&#x20AC;? says Litz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But tends towith her clients and has turned that trait to her in the end, people realize that if they are goadvantage. e size and ing to go through the process they need be sermall busi- â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell people about my experience and ious about it.â&#x20AC;? ore likelyhave a portfolio I show clients. I came into the Home staging is a growing field and Litz market with a very competitive price and that m system has hopes of expanding her business as more t identifi-has turned out well for me.â&#x20AC;? and more home sellers and realtors look to Steady growth through referrals has drivpresent each home in the best possible way. en business for Litz.

She has focused on low the best es? are busiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always have to cost thousands of dollars. It can be that have count the very simple things that are effective.â&#x20AC;? and busiâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Andrea Litz are busibe profit0, but for

Carmen Millar It is my pleasure to introduce myself to you and your families, I love Kelowna and moved here from Calgary in 2007. This year marks my 12th year in real estate. Over the years I have found that by providing excellent service for my clients, whether they are selling or buying a home, or leasing a property and giving them professional real estate care and diligence, this is what makes the difference as an excellent Real Estate Agent. Thus my motto: Service youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be Sold on!

I am also excited to provide the Kelowna community with helpful tips on how to stage and decorate their home to sell sooner. I am currently completing my certification as a professional Interior Decorator.

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Put t Rubber The Farmer’s Market can be the perfect Sarah Williams. “I had never wanted a partner, paper—a stepping stone to a retail shop. but after building a relationship with Sarah, looking o For Andrea Cosar, owner of Dandy Diva we could see where each other’s strengths choking h Gems and Jewels, the popular market was one and weaknesses are and knew we could work dren. step along the way to becoming a partner in together.”

So k Bella Diva, launching a series of entrepreneurDandy Diva moved in full-time with Bella in drawe ial ventures that build on her strengths.

Clothing Boutique and together the two busi- ting them Cosar began making sterling silver jewelnesses turned into much more than a one stop open wh ry with semi-precious stones while she was on shop for clothing. them up bed rest during her pregnancy six years ago.

With Cosar’s jewelry on hand, customers Any sup The forced rest was productive for Cocan purchase an entire outfit. tially poi sar as she focused on completing her relevant The retail jewelry cases house 15 separate gerous fu certification and learning the craft of working style lines, and Cosar says she has more ideas paint thin with silver. for styles on the way. locked up “I’ve always enjoyed working with my Online retailing of Dandy Diva jewelry is Secu hands, and I really have a love of art,” explains scheduled to become a reality in March. zone. Tod Cosar.

The tourism cycle has helped drive traf- to grab th Today, Cosar works with one of the largest fic to the current website and Cosar says it has selves or collections of semi-precious stones in the Oka- brought year round clients from around the A go nagan Valley, but building a business and inworld with measurable online traffic spikes. you’re ventory while managing cash flow was very “One of the focuses moving forward is a home offi tricky, especially in the beginning days of the triple web based business.” it on you company.

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Put the small stuff away.

Rubber bands, paper clips, a partner, paper—a lot of innocuous Sarah, looking office supplies can be gths choking hazards to small chilld work dren.

So keep them put away with Bella in drawers rather than letwo busi- ting them sit around in the one stop open where kids could pick them up and swallow them. stomers Any supplies that are potentially poisonous or have danseparate gerous fumes, such as glue or ore ideas paint thinners, should be kept locked up. welry is Secure the child-reach ch. zone. Toddlers especially love ve traf- to grab things to steady themays it has selves or pull themselves up. nd the A good “child-test” when spikes. you’re childproofing your ard is a home office is to crawl around it on your hands and knees to othing see what there is to grab at or d Bella what’s protruding just at childheight. Then secure anything ground- that could topple over on your ution child and put corner cushions or trade on your office furniture’s danagency to gerous edges. n and Los Nix or fix the blinds. Too tually, many children have already a cloth- been injured or killed because of the dangling cords of winsier be- dow blinds. The best way to s Cosar. avoid this hazard is to get rid d they of it; curtains or drapes will do the job just as well and look just as nice.

If you’re going to keep blinds in your home office, childproof them by looping up and securing the cords so children can’t get at them.

Secure all cords and wires. Loose cords and wires safe andare a hazard to people of any ake them.age. o childWires or cables near the me officeperimeter of your home office t you cancan be taped or stapled down fice spaceas close to walls as possible to decrease the chance that people will trip over them. proof 35 If this isn’t possible, you

SAFETY GATES AND PLAY PENS WORK WELL TO KEEP SMALL CHILDREN WHERE YOU CAN KEEP AN EYE ON THEM…

may want to invest in some cord covers.

You can also clear up the cord mess by taking up extra cord with a Cable Turtle (or by folding, wrapping and tying the excess cord).

Cover all the outlets.

When you’re childproofing your home office, it’s important to put outlet covers over all the exposed outlets.

I don’t know why kids find these so fascinating, but they do and it’s a lot easier to cover the outlets then to spend chunks of your work time saying, “Don’t touch! Don’t touch!” If you have a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) in your office, you should get a cover for it, too.

Put magnets and/or locks on doors and drawers.

Simple magnets on the insides of cupboard doors can deter your children from opening the cupboards (and getting into whatever is inside) by making the doors more difficult to open. For even better childproofing, invest in some locks.

Get your computer off the ground. If you have a PC, having the tower sit on the ground or on a lower shelf below the desktop is a common home office configuration.

Protect it from sticky hands or the possibility of having something jammed into the disk drive by moving

it to a higher position, such as sitting on the top of your desk.

Use your computer’s security features. Don’t just get up and walk away from a work session; get in the habit of logging off so no one can use the computer without logging in.

Punching keys or buttons is another thing that children find irresistible and if you’ve left your document in an accessible mode while you go off to get that coffee, it may be gone when you come back.

For even better security, password protect your documents.

Control entrances and exits. Door knob covers will prevent your children entering or leaving your office without your knowledge.

Safety gates and play pens work well to keep small children where you can keep an eye on them and away from potential dangers.

If you have windows in your home office, make sure that they have locking latches.

Even a short fall can be fatal to a child.

Put your paper shredder away. The sharp teeth of a paper shredder can be dangerous to children even when it’s not turned on.

Childproof it by moving your shredder to a position up out of reach of small children or by keeping it in a locked cupboard when not in use.

Being able to spend more time with your children is one of the great things about working at home. But if your children are going to be spending any time in your home office, you need to make sure your office is a safe place for them to be.

Fortunately, childproofing your home office isn’t expensive or difficult; it’s mainly a matter of taking the time to make things safe.

Bobbi Story Our business boasts 35 years of quality product and service.

O We have very unique eyewear eyew for men, women and children.

We also specialize in custom fitting of frames and lenses and contact lenses.

We will accommodate after hour visits.

We accept Rxs from all doctors and have a “no matter what” guarantee.

Bobbi and Heather welcome you.

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Carly Blake STUDIO 74 NAILS & ESTHETICS has now been in business for four years. I’d like to thank all my loyal clients for their continued support in my growth as a business owner, esthetician and artist. My passion is beauty – inside and out, and I am honored to be a part of bringing that out in the wom women I see every day.

This was a big year for me as STUDIO 74 moved from Downtown Tan to 537 Bernard Ave, sponsored Miss Canada during her reign, met lots of great new clients, and travelled to New York City with Layers of Color Hair Salon.

STUDIO 74 specializes in gel nails. With eleven years of experience, I welcome you to come in for a free consultation to decide if gel nails are right for you. STUDIO 74 also offers a variety of esthetic services.

Appointments & Free Consultations call:

250.469.2070

537 Bernard Avenue

Nicola & Alexandra Nico has been a hair removal and skin care specialist Nicola for oover 25 years. Previously she worked with her mother moth and helped her grow two established clinics in Vancouver. Moving to the Okanagan over 15 years ago, Nicola opened a new Ok location in Kelowna. Over the past few fe years her daughter has also followed in her footsteps making f ki hher a third hi d generation i in the industry.

Nicola and Alexandra own and operate Nicola’s Laserspa which has been successfully treating clients for 15 years.

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Kathy Wiebe Rosebuds is a lovely, large designer consignment boutique located on Kirschner Road in Kelowna that has been serving the Kelowna area for the past 20 years.

Many that come in say Rosebuds has the look and feel of a Los Angeles Boutique. Kathy laughs and replies that is the exact look and feel we are moving toward towards. We believe every woman can afford to look beautiful. Everything from prom and party dresses, to Lululemon workout wear and most everything in between. We specialize in higher end labels but at lower end prices.

We have many regular shoppers that call us their â&#x20AC;&#x153;retail therapyâ&#x20AC;? but we always have room for lots more new friends. In these troubled times consignment shopping can be a day full of fun and adventure. You never know what you are going to find so fill up your car with your friends and stop in and meet the friendly staff at Rosebuds Designer Consignment Boutique. We are here to serve you.

New and Gently Used Clothing and Accessories NEW at Rosebuds. Designer inventory buyouts - selling at consignment prices.

Cinderella Fund - for students aged 18 to 88. Forms available for bursaries at store.

No time to shop? Book and evening shopping party!

Personalize your gift, professional engraving on glass and jewelry (yours or ours)

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Bobbi Kittle Af After having my children in my 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I found myself 50 lbs overweight and knew I needed to make lifestyle changes to lose ov the th weight. Within months of healthy eating, exercise and some determination I lost the weight! de With this newfound strength and identity, I wanted to help others W achieve the same health & fitness benefits I had attained. I became a Certified Personal Trainer T i & IInstructor and d started my mobile businessâ&#x20AC;Ś. Pursuit Fitness!

9 years later I am pleased to offer a variety of land and pool fitness programs for individuals of all age groups, abilities, needs and goals. Some group and individual programs include, Osteofit, Fibrofit, In Home Fitness Programs, Bobbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Ready Bootcamp and The Greatest Loser Weight Loss Program.

My Goal is to Motivate and Inspire others and instill the value of Fitness and Health in order to live Happier and Healthier lives! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dedicated to your Fitness Achievement and Successâ&#x20AC;?!!

Pursuit Fitness 250-807-2055

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Kimberly Jensen Kimberly Jensen is passionate about her commitment to help you look and feel your best. Her simple goal is to help you to realize your full potential. Her reputation and expertise developed over the last 7 years make her a leader in the field of cosmetic laser treatment.

If you are ready to finally do something about blemishes, wrinkles, cellulite or permanent removal of unwanted hair, then now is the time to call Kimberly.

Call now for a free consultation resulting in a personalized treatment program that guarantees results that were previously unattainable. Her cutting edge technological knowledge means your treatment will be specifically designed and personalized to address your specific needs.

Trust your skin to an expert!

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Gift of space being well utilized by yoga master After 26 years of practicing yoga and 17 years of teaching yoga to people from all walks of life, Helena Noel is still going strong.

In October 2008, Noel moved into an intimate studio designed for classes and meditation.

Noel teaches Hatha yoga.

The practice of Hatha is intended to make the body fit for meditation.

Using this principle to design her new studio, Noel worked on the building from the ground up to create the exact atmosphere and space she was looking for.

Her studio is deliberately not commercial in scope; it is located in a private home, creating smaller classes plus a wonderful garden space for meditation.

Noel describes the space as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gift presented to me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was given this opportunity to help build the building, it was something beautiful,â&#x20AC;? Noel says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the garden we keep bees, plus there is a fish pond and an outdoor fireplace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is pretty unique and

different from a commercial yoga experience.â&#x20AC;?

Since moving into her new space, Noel has had students find her from a decade ago and restart the student teacher relationship.

It is especially gratifying to Noel as some of her students come from the countless hours of volunteering she has done, bringing yoga to community groups across Kelowna. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have known people for that long and to see the changes in their lives and to see them grow is a privilege for me,â&#x20AC;? says Noel.

Personal growth is the purpose of Hatha yoga. Noel works with students towards amplifying positive aspects of their lives, including taking better care of their bodies.

She works with students ranging in age from 14 to 70, believing there is room for Hatha yoga in every life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with students to become the best possible them in a completely judgment free environment.â&#x20AC;?

In a juxtaposition of interests, Noel draws on the

body strength and control developed by her Hatha yoga practice and teaching to inform her other consulting business interest, Philippinestyle martial arts.

Noel benefits from having taught for years in Kelowna, building relationships that are so strong she has the children of clients from her early days of teaching now taking classes.

Business is business, however, and Noel says striking out on her own with a new facility was challenging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty hard, it was all hope at the beginning.â&#x20AC;?

Part of the process of launching a business has been learning to price classes appropriately to fill classes and still create a viable enterprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been learning to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I am worth this.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;But still I want people to keep this as a regular part of their life and they need to be able to afford it.â&#x20AC;?

With classes currently full and the possibility of more being added to her schedule, Noel is calmly looking toBobbi-Su wards the future.

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They imagine themselves tion, and have to waste time that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually work-within six Whil in their immaculate home of- attending useless meetings? ing at home (or trying to). fice zipping through tasks The good news is that the Besides the usual doorbellwas a ser while sipping a cappuccino number of meetings a person ringers, such as sales peopleconstruct (or herbal tea), savoring their who works at home has to at- and people collecting forminology ly viewed new unparalleled efficiency. tend goes way down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My After all, compared to the The bad news is that there See Time 38â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What ca knowledg cessful,â&#x20AC;?

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Amanda is celebrating her first year as the new owner of Central Spa. Previous to her nine years experience in the esthetic industry, Amanda was in a fine arts program at OUC. She reached a turning point in her schooling when she became focused on the beauty industry. As Amanda looked into what esthetics had to offer, she was very impressed with how this community provided full relaxation for the body and mind. She could continue being artistic but also become holistic.

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From 2001-2005 Amanda worked at two local spas in Kelowna and gained the experience she would need to branch out on her own. During the last four years of her career she has owned her own spas, starting with “Timeless Serenity” between the years of 2005 and 2008. And, through the course of 2009 has purchased two businesses “Beauty Essentials”, an esthetic supply company, and “Central Spa”.

Amanda is a Kelowna native who understands her client’s needs. At Central Spa, she takes pride in using all natural, Canadian made skin care products and mineral makeup. For further information please check out the Central Spa brochure at www.centralsalonkelowna.com

DEBBIE HICKS is the president of the Southern Interior Construction Association.

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The Southern Interior Construction Association represents industrial and commercial contractors from Kamloops to the Kootenays.

Since 1990, Debbie Hicks has been the president of the association, helping guide the stractionsorganization’s 600 members, ranging from o contendsmall scale contractors to some of the largest at home. industrial builders in Western Canada.

Hicks’ background is in the construction ay have a g the factbusiness. She started with SICA in 1989 and y work-within six months she was named president.

While her family was in construction, it ying to). doorbellwas a series of valued mentors from within the es peopleconstruction industry who taught her the tercting forminology and dynamics of what is traditionally viewed as a man’s work world.

“My approach was to come in and ask, Time 38‘What can I learn?’ I knew I needed their knowledge and experience in order to be successful,” Hicks says.

SICA works to help their membership achieve success in four main areas—efficiency, effectiveness, education and opportunities for work.

Lobbying all three levels of government for fair and equitable tendering practices is a key component of SICA’s outwardly directed operations.

Her job gives Hicks a prime view of the recent recession. SICA’s member companies were primary actors in the federal stimulus package, building roads, hospitals and schools.

It was a vital response, says Hicks. “Thank goodness they did something. It was a smart thing to do.”

But the recession was not without impact on the bottom line, many companies pruned employment levels back to optimum efficiency, explains Hicks.

“There has been a cleansing. Now is the time we are telling young people how necessary it is to go and get their education. They

#2-110 Hollywood Rd. S. 250.712.0233

need that so they can be the first person picked when they come back.”

The trades are not where SICA delivers its education programs. Construction management and safety training are the two areas where SICA provides courses for its members.

Education has been a main concern with Hicks for years. She has collected a huge amount of resources from across North America in the past two decades.

“We are constantly seeking the best knowledge to share with our members.”

Hicks spends much of her life on the road as SICA covers a wide geographical area with stakeholders in almost every community.

“Our claim to fame is the relationships we have developed. We meet every month with a different person in each of the main communities. It is a big job.”

Current trends within the industry include a move to developing web-based environments for building modeling, education and private/public partnerships.

Each element will shape the future of industrial construction, says Hicks. The degree of specialization means it is getting tougher for residential construction to enter the industrial market.

“We are seeing they are having a hard time because they don’t have that education or experience.”

With such a packed schedule and mix of stakeholders, Hicks is utterly committed to her work. She calls her staff at the SICA head offices, “Amazing. Our association is only as good as the staff, and they are group of people who care deeply about their customers.”

It is the people she works with who motivate her. Even back in the early days of her tenure, she has respected the business acumen and abilities of the companies she has represented.

“We are fiercely competitive as a group of individual companies, then we come together and have a great time. What makes us unique is the people. It doesn’t feel like work to me.”

“There has been a cleansing. Now is the time we are telling young people how necessary it is to go and get their education. They need that so they can be the first person picked when they come back.”

—Debbie Hicks

Michele Kirschner M Michele Kirschner is a real “Okanagan Woman” born and raised here in Kelowna. I opened Kirschner Home and ra Health Care Services 12 years ago and I am the very proud H and an sole owner of my homecare business. I love what I do I have hav the best staff and clients that I could ask for, my clients and staff are my famil family.

Taking care of clients at all levels of care is what we do. We assist seniors with Daily Living needs such as medications, companion, personal care, transportation to appointments, grocery shopping to housekeeping.

We operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week serving Kelowna, Winfield, Oyama, West Kelowna and Peachland. Affordable rates with no minimum time required. Veteran Affairs Provider and Life Line contact for Kelowna. I am committed to providing you with the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. I am always just one phone call away. My mission is to help and assist and keep it affordable for you with your Daily needs.

Kirschner Home and 250-762-2233 (Business Line) 250-470-9020 (After hours & Emergency) Healthcare Services Corp. www.kirschnerhomecare.com

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Marilyn Strachan Nancy Wells The Kelowna General Hospital Auxiliaryy operates the Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snackery, the Giftt Shoppe and the Perking Lot in the lobbyy area of the hospital. They also provide craftss and flowers, recycling, Ward Cart and ann engraving business.

The six members of the Executive Board along with 250 + Volunteers generate gross sales of about $1,000,000 per year. The KGH Auxiliary is a volunteer organization that raises funds for patient comfort and care as well as purchasing life-saving medical equipment for the Kelowna General Hospital through the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. This fiscal year, the Auxiliary will provide about $400,000 toward patient comfort and care and much needed medical equipment for the hospital.

The KGH Auxiliary is lead by President Marilyn Strachan. Nancy Wells is engaged by the Auxiliary as their full-time Business Enterprise Manager. The Auxiliary, Nancy and the dedicated Volunteers work as a well coordinated team that constantly strives to meet the on-going needs for hospital medical equipment and for those patients who require hospital care.

If you are interested in joining a winning team that does great things for our community, please contact Nancy Wells at 250.862.4300, ext. 7497 or by email at Nancy.Wells@interiorhealth.ca Get the urge to do something good â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volunteer!!

250-862-4300, ext. 7497 email: Nancy.Wells@interiorhealth.ca

Sheri Dickson I have been a part of the Kelowna Motors team for the past ten years, and am proud to be one of the few women salespeople in the Kelowna automotive industry.

Kelowna Motors is a great dealership to work at and it shows in their quality q and pride not only in the award winning Mazda line up, but also in the history of the dealership. The dealership that has been owned by the August family and been a part of the Kelowna community for 65 years.

I am here to assist and inform you in all aspects of your vehicle purchase, while striving to create the best buying experience possible. I pride myself in staying up to date on product knowledge and offering great customer service. I strive to build a relationship with the customer not only during the purchase of the vehicle but long after. Honesty and commitment are my goals to making your buying experience, whether new or used, enjoyable and fun!

I am proud to have been recognized for over 8 years by the Mazda Master Sales Class for reaching a benchmark of over 150 sales per year, combined with outstanding customer feedback.

Staying motivated at home Time from 36 charities, well-meaning neighbours tend to pop by, assuming that you have time to chat as you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t driven off anywhere to go to work.

And then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the telephone.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find that getting people to call you during your non-working hours rather than in prime time is a bit of a challenge. After all, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at home, right?

More bad news for people trying to work at homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not all of the interruptions and time-wasters are created by other people.

When you work at home, you have to motivate and organize yourself.

No oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to pop

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THINK ABOUT IT. WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORE APPEALING, MAKING YET ANOTHER SALES CALL OR PLAYING WITH YOUR CHILD?

by your home office and tell you to get on with things.

And unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really skilled at staying on task, you may find yourself succumbing to temptation more easily when you work at home.

Think about it. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more appealing, making yet another sales call or playing with your child?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to work at home, rather than just be at home, you need to create an environment that will allow you to operate in a business-like manner.

So get organized and create a home-based business environment that encourages work rather than hinders it.

Organize your home office so you can work at home more productively and organize your work schedule in ways that will discourage others from interrupting you and keep you motivated when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working at home.

Leanne Hammond Komori Le Leann is the Executive Director for the Central Okanagan Leanne Foundation (COF). Her passion is connecting donors who Foun care with causes that matter.

Leanne Lean loves meeting with donors and helping them find the gifting method that tha works the best for them. She has a keen interest in growing philanthropy and take takes every chance she gets to strengthen our local notfor-profit sector.

Leanne says the thing she values most about her position is that as a community foundation, the COF supports giving to a wide variety of charitable causes instead of focusing in one particular area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Education to Arts and Culture, from Seniors to Children, Youth and Families; the beauty of my job is that I get to be a cheerleader for the whole voluntary sector. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to love?!â&#x20AC;?

If you are in the market for a new or pre owned vehicle, please give me a call or check out our complete inventory on line at www.kelownamotors.com

Leanne can be contacted at COF

Kelowna Motors for Mazda 2560 Enterprise Way Kelowna, B.C. 250-762-2068

Ellen Churchill Ellen Churchill C grew up in Kelowna and has enjoyed being an integral part of the Art Arts Community. As a successful professional vocalist and entertainer, both here and an Vancouver, Ellen learned how to be assertive, creative and come out #1 in tthe highly competitive industry of music!

Althou Although she has performed all over the world, including the Du Maurier Jazz Festivals Festivals, Japan, the US and Canada, Ellenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the Okanagan and love for beautiful homes led her to an even more successful career in real estate! â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really believe I am contributing to my co community on a deeper level. To find a great home or investment property for a client is to significantly impact their lifestyle. l I find this work very rewarding!â&#x20AC;?

Ellen specializes in: 6 '* .$*) 6 -$ ).$ ' ) *(( , $ ' $2 - 6 '., * ,) ) $ )./,3 * ,) ,*+ ,.$ 6 ,$. " ,*+ ,.$ - Her strengths are: 6 "*.$ .$*) 6 , .$0 ( ,& .$)" '. ,) .$0 - 6 -. ) !! .$0 +,*+ ,.3 - , #$)" 6 ' -. . 0$ ) -. .$-.$ ' ) '3-$- She enjoys working with: 6 $,-. .$( #*( /3 ,- 6 $)"' 1*( ) 6 # " 3 ) ' - $ ) *((/)$.3 6 /. *! .*1) /3 ,- 6 0 '*+ ,- ) ) 1 #*( *1) ,- Call Ellen if you are looking to sell or purchase a property or if you know someone who is looking to move here. A free marketing analysis is always included!

#141-1470 Harvey Avenue Kelowna, BC 250-860-7500/1-888 KELOWNA ellen@coldwellbanker.ca

250-861-6160 or through

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Alexandra Krieger Alexandra is an entrepreneur by heart, owning Print Three together with her husband Mark. For the past 16 years the team at Print Three has been providing digital printing services to corporate clients and entrepreneurs in the t Central Okanagan. She and her team have built lasting relationships with many loyal clients as they understand that printing solutions are about so much more than just putting ink on paper.

Alexandra is also involved in Inside Out Leadership Development Group, who provides leadership development programs to professionals and individuals, utilizing a dynamic educational model. She is passionate about helping other leaders to make the choice to become extraordinary leaders, leading their lives and organizations with purpose and passion.

3-1455 Harvey Avenue Kelowna

250-860-6858

alex@printthree.bc.ca

101-1974 Moss Court Kelowna

250-763-5556

alex@InsideOutCanada.ca

Find out more at www.kelowna.printthree.bc.ca and www.insideoutcanada.ca.

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Content to blaze her own landscaping trail

Shirley Burton B.Ed. Sh Shirley has 19 years experience in the window covering business and a university degree in home economics. Her bu pr professional consultation will help you receive the most value fo for your money. She will come with samples to your home or off from Peachland to Winfield. office

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a seven day a week job in the blazing summer heat, but Shirley Miller wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it any other way.

The owner of Shirley Miller Yard Maintenance, Miller has been in landscaping business since 2000 and she plans to keep on going.

Miller had worked for another landscape company, leading a crew before she went into business for herself.

A simple equation of looking at her paycheque after taxes convinced her to be her own boss rather than work for someone else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It felt like I was working for the government after taxes,â&#x20AC;? Miller recalls.

The first contract proved easy to find and Miller quickly filled her schedule through word of mouth.

To this day, she has not done any advertising and has continued to retain some of her clients since her first season in business.

It is a one woman show for Miller. In the past, she has had staff and grown the business based on demand.

However, she found the challenges of finding, training and managing staff while wielding her own lawn mower to be too stressful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The stress of making sure other people did what was expected wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worth it to me,â&#x20AC;? says Miller.

Snow removal has never interested Miller as a typical off-season job, so to fill in her winter hours she works for

Shirley has an in-depth knowl knowledge of color as she is the owner of the Color Your World store on the Westside at 1515 Westgate Road, where the window covering samples are displayed.

Shirley has achieved a Dealer Select level with Hunter Douglas and is first to receive the latest samples and information. She is also an ALLUSTRA dealer which is the exclusive window coverings of Hunter Douglas.

When all selections have been made, Shirley has a professional installer to complete the work.

Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity and passion for her work and satisfied customers have made her business a success.

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SHIRLEY MILLER has gone from working for landscape company to being an owner of her own firm in the same business. several security companies.

It is a job that allows her to catch up on the human interaction she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much of during the summer. She enjoys the balance created in her life by not being the boss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you work on your own you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that automatic social life. This fills in the void during the winter.â&#x20AC;?

The choice to go into security work has allowed Miller some great opportunities, such as being a volunteer for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver this month, something she was excited to do.

The seasonal marathon from March 1 to Nov.1 defines the rhythm of Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s days.

Very often she works from sunrise to sunset with minor breaks in between. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I am tired I focus on getting through today.â&#x20AC;?

With her contracts and

tight schedule, Miller knows she has chosen a challenging job, to cope she makes certain she has a healthy mind frame and eats the proper food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with a lot of seniors and they obviously need my help. I enjoy what I do, I am a spiritual person and that helps me.â&#x20AC;?

Miller has no plans to change how she operates her landscaping business.

Looking further out into the future, she sees possibilities in moving further ahead in the security world.

As a status Aboriginal person, the idea of more education and building on her security experience has her thinking about going into policing on a native band reserve â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am an individual, I have chosen to not access any funding. I can do this my own way.

I like challenges and I can do this my own way.â&#x20AC;?

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Rose Sexsmith I cannot c believe we are into 2010. WOW!! I am so blessed to witness this th amazing time in history.

One O thing I know for sure is that change is good. I love our new Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ha s Waterfront Lounge & Grill.

I am so hhappy when I hear how much people love going to Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. a baby. Our restaurant has a personality of its own.

Opening Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was really like having h Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is sleek & sexy just like I wanted it to be & in so many ways it is better than I ever imagined.

Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continues to Rock & I am so grateful to all the wonderful people that love coming to both Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

I find it hard to believe that Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be 17 years old in July. Thank you to you wonderful people, customers and staff alike.

You all make Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it is. A fun, happy, exciting place and a place where there is something for everyone. It is a place where everyone wants to be. I am always proud when people tell me what a great time they have had at Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

I send out love to my family & friends. I love God. I love my businesses, I love my staff, I love my community & I am so grateful to everyone in my life. Love Peace & Joy Rose

1352 Water St. 250-860-1266 www.hannaslounge.com

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$ ! $ Lakesh Vein & Aesthetics Clinic is a full-service varicose vein treatment & skin care practice, serving medical patients & cosmetic clients.

Lakeshore The centre stand apart by being staffed exclusively by female doctors, specialised nurses & qualified aestheticians. ce Dr. Janna Bentley & Dr. Mandy Wong are Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only female vein treatment physicians. They have a special interest in non-invasive Ja cosmetic medicine. Their clinic delivers medical skin care therapies, anti-aging rejuvenation & varicose vein treatment. cosm physicians further their expertise annually via medical conferences in Canada, the USA & Europe. Drsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bentley & Wong also are speakers Both p meetings within the field. In addition, they both do volunteer medical missions (Mexico & Honduras) and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pro bonoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work. & chairpersons at national meeti At the clinic, patients enjoy a spa-like, comfortable & relaxing environment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yet services are delivered with medical safety, expert training, state-of-the art lasers & modern medical support. en Physiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; treat varicose veins Ph i i â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BBentley l & Wong W i i & spider id veins i using injection treatments (direct & ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy); employ laser treatments for spider veins; & the new endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) that can replace surgical stripping of severely varicosed veins.

Skin care-wise, the doctors treat everything from acne to rosacea to scars. They use tissue fillers & BOTOX (Soft Lift, Restylane & Juvederm, etc.) for anti-aging techniques as well as skin care products. In addition, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fractionated resurfacingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pigmented laserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; treatments for tattoos & sunspots, V-Beam laser treatment for facial blemishes & veins, microdermabrasion & chemical peels form their comprehensive approach to skin care.

Dr. Janna Bentley & Dr. Mandy Wong are part of a pilot project with UBC Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Medical School program, serving as a dermatology teaching location. Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic is committed to unsurpassed medical care, patient safety & non-surgical cosmetic treatment.

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Julie Clitheroe Supporting local communities and giving back are fundamentals of Julieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value system and that of Envision Financial. With over 20 years experience Julieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptional leadership skills and entrepreneurial sense is a tremendous asset to the local community. Leading a professional dynamic team, the staff of Envisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage Hills branch provide complete banking, insurance and wealth management services for its members and clients.

Julie has been proud to call the Okanagan home and has been living and working in the community for the past three years supporting local events such as Westside Daze and Parks Alive.

Julie Clitheroe

Branch Manager | Envision Financial t: 250.707.2502 www.envisionfinancial.ca Vintage Hills Branch 201 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3550 Carrington Road Westbank, BC, V4T 2Z1

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Exercise program that works for new moms Rebounding from a pregnancy can be a daunting task for mothers, but Kami Johnson works to make that process a little easier through her company, Go Fitness.

Go Fitness offers classes including Mom and Baby Boot Camps, pre- and post-natal training and stroller workouts.

Johnson launched Go Fitness in January 2009 after a solid year of planning, taking an in-depth look at every aspect of her potential business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent 2009 finding the things that work and the things that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Johnson recalls.

Her launch year has been spent testing the waters in terms of marketing while also building a client base.

Johnson has tried almost every possible online venue to reach young moms and has found it to be effective in getting the Go Fitness name out into the market place.

One of the best marketing choices was old-fashioned method, the now defunct Welcome Wagon baby shower.

After a strong marketing push in early 2009, she was able to build her client base and make some adjustments to her plans as business developed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At first, it went in fits and starts,â&#x20AC;? says Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At one point I was so busy I almost hired staff and then business dropped off.

Then it rebuilt.â&#x20AC;?

Johnson then made the decision to lower her expenses. She quit using a dance stu-

dio and created an accessible space in her new home for small, intimate classes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bought a bigger house and put in a studio. With small group personal training it is so relaxed. If you need to stop and feed the baby, you are totally able to that,â&#x20AC;? explains Johnson.

It is not all about studio work at Go Fitness, once spring comes stroller work outs become incredibly popular.

Last year, Johnson had to cope with a late, wet and cold spring, but she persevered. Clients love the social aspect of the stroller classes while being outside. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone in the class has their children there and it provides a common thread, you get to see people make good connections and good friends.â&#x20AC;?

Johnson says she is a huge advocate of exercise during post-partum period after a woman has given birth. She is certified to work with women during that unique time of recovery and adjustment.

In 2010, she will become certified to teach infant massage, a class she is looking forward to be able to give. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I lots of fun things planned for this year. I am going to try to expand to prenatal aqua classes.â&#x20AC;?

With three kids of her own, Johnson says they are her secret weapon to developing new ways to stay fit and have fun while doing it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be creative to work out with kids in your life.â&#x20AC;?

Low-cost business ideas Susan Ward CONTRIBUTOR

Want to start a business but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of money to invest or time to invest in developing specialized skills?

Then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to have a look at this list of business ideas.

Every one of these business ideas is a business that you can start inexpensively; some of these businesses can be started for next to nothing if you already have the equip-

ment. Every one of these business ideas will let you start a business quicklyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in some cases, almost instantly. And all of the business ideas on this list can be operated as homebased businesses.

Be warned though; these business ideas are not suitable for anyone looking for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;get rich quickâ&#x20AC;? plan or a way to become an instant millionaire.

What these businesses offer to the person prepared to work at them is a good living â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and of course, the satisfac-

tion of being your own boss.

1. Pet Sitting.

More and more people are looking for someone to care for their pets when they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the idea of putting â&#x20AC;&#x153;preciousâ&#x20AC;? into a kennel.

Professional pet care givers comes into the home to care for the pet while the owner is away, feeding, walking, and playing with the animal(s).

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Cheryl McLaughlin has been doing nails since 1993. She has a passion for the industry.

A desire to share her knowledge of nail technology resulted in the opening of Nail Techniques (training facility and wholesale beauty supply) in 2004. Pat McCutcheon (Cherylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother) joined be her in 2006 to help with the administration of this growing business. Nail Techniques continues to grow and has just moved into a larger premise that brings together the nail technicians, showroom, classroom and warehouse all in one location.

Nail Techniques offers one on one and small group training. All our educators are full-time professionals located in Kelowna, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Vernon, Lumby, Salmon Arm & Nanaimo.

Interested in Nail Technology but not sure if it is for you? We offer a prequalifying 90-minute class that will help you to be sure. Call us today or download from our website www.nailtechniques.com an information package, we look forward to meeting you and helping you begin your new career.

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Linda Szerepi I started creating Dare to Dream almost thirteen years ago.

The idea was to not only do something that I love, but to help people improve their life by supplying products and services that are especially for them. We carry a little bit of something for everyone, including jewelry, crystals, new age and self-help books, CDs and DVDs. We offer services like Reiki, Shamanic and Crystal Healing, Massage, Thai Foot Reflexology and Psychic Readings.

Your Scotia Team of Experts provides a wealth of knowledge, experience and insight to deliver a total financial solution tailored for you.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.â&#x20AC;?

Charlotte Whitton ~ first woman mayor of a large urban Canadian city (Ottawa)

Classes are available in Reiki, Shamanic Healing, Crystals and Personal Change. Drop in meditations are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm.

I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know those of you who have come into the store over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my customers for supporting me and allowing me to help you or to introduce you to the world of crystals, Feng Shui and everything else that is part of Dare to Dream. I welcome others to come and experience what we have to offer.

Dare to Dream, Body, Mind and Spirit Centre is a place to come, relax, grow spiritually and also to heal physically, emotionally and mentally.

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As with my job and one of my hobbies, this t stretches running around, iinto my life lif in i general.l I love l being busy. Whether it be shopping for deals or sightseeing while on vacation or just helping out others, I love being on the go.

This is one of the best parts of Real Estate, it keeps you hoppinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! I love the interaction with clients and I especially like the constant change of scenery. No home is ever the same and every buyer or seller brings something new to the table.

Life truly is great!

11-2475-Dobbin Road ! $

Branch Manager Lakeshore Centre Branch

Gladys Fraser MBA PFP AICB

Branch Manager Kelowna Main Branch

#33-2070 Harvey Avenue 250-712-9295

Judy Stewart

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Diane Fiest PFP

I have a wonderful family. y.

My husband d and I have a beautiful and busy little girl who makes us want to do everything we can to help her have a wonderful life full of love and opportunity. Being in business for ourselves has helped us spend the most time with our daughter while still being able to pay bills and get ahead in life. We are expanding our business and love the challenges that come along with this. It is a great way to learn new things about the business and about ourselves.

Client Relationship Manager Commerical Banking

Anne Tucker

Client Relationship Manager Commercial Banking

Janet Craig

PFP Manager Personal Banking Kelowna Main Branch

Shannon Jones BBA Wealth Advisor ScotiaMcLeod Kelowna

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Dena Abrahamse Acces Signs is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year... I just Access canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe how fast that time went! As a way to celebrate, we are ooffering a 10% savings on all coroplast signs for the entire month mont of March. We look forward to providing you with the same great service and product for the next 10 years.

Dena would like to thank their ccustomers for their support & referrals, for without them, Access Signs would not be where iit is today. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to a great 2010!!

Access Signs specializes in large format, full color digital printing. They take care of it all... from real estate, property development, banners & sandwich boards to vehicle wraps, magnetics, decals & site signs. They offer exceptional personable service at very competitive pricing. There is only one thing that matters at Access Signs... your business, and their business is to make your business get noticed. Dena welcomes you to stop by the shop or visit us on our newly reconstructed website: www.access-signs.com

Debbie McDonald

Account Manager, Business & Professional Banking Rutland Branch

Shelley Harborne

Account Manager, Business & Professional Banking Kelowna Main Branch

Sandra Trowsse SFC PFP

Account Manager, Business & Professional Banking Kelowna Main Branch

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Audra & Ramona â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sit Longâ&#x20AC;Ś Talk Much â&#x20AC;Ś Laugh Oftenâ&#x20AC;?

Th are the warm, friendly words to live by and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find These them th above the bay window in the waiting area of Rutlandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only on â&#x20AC;&#x153;sisterâ&#x20AC;? salon.

Audraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place is now going goi on her fourteenth year and her sister Ramona of Cut or Dye is following in her footsteps goi going into her fourth. After their phenomenal start in business together, the sisters are still going strong! This is in part due to their AMAZING clientele who have stood by them in this incredible adventure. Without them our dream of working together in this adorable, bright 500 square foot salon would not have come true.

The dynamic sister duo create wonderful styles, colors and cuts on a daily basis. They offer years of combined experience in all hair care techniques, and look forward to passing that expertise and talent onto their clients. Great service, affordable pricing and wonderful outcomes will always be their goal. It is a salon where you can sit, relax, share stories with friends and before you know it the girls will have you feeling like part of the family too!

So if you are in the neighborhood, and are looking for a new style, stop in or call and make your next appointment with one of the sisters.

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250-765-8882

250-864-9152

Christina Stein Ch Christina is the proud founder and principal operator of NannysittersKelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Childcare Agency! Nannysitters Na w was created to fill a long-empty niche in the Kelowna childcare m market, and since its inception in 2008 has been connecting res residents and visitors to the Okanagan with fabulous nannies tempor and full-time childcare needs. to fill their occasional, temporary By combining her training in business, child development and family dynamics with over 13 years of experience in the childcare industry, Christina has an in-depth understanding of the services she provides, and excels in creating long-lasting relationships between families and nannies.

Not just a nanny referral service... Nannysitters offers fully-screened nannies to provide temporary or occasional childcare while parents attend a conference or enjoy a night on the town!

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Johanna Howard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Johanna and her husband Mike have been the proud owners of Z DĂŠcor for over 6 years at their downtown location. The focus of their business is classical modern and exciting contemporary furniture and while they source the world over for interesting items they always look for Canadian product first.

Most of the furniture and accessories are made by Canadian firms in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. The corner pieces for their inventory are Kartel and Martha Sturdy accessories. Z DĂŠcor can provide interesting one-off items and also have the capabilities and sourcing to furnish entire homes. It is their goal to make shopping a pleasant experience and offer a variety of goods that are not readily available elsewhere.

They are also happy to have pieces of furniture of unusual sizes made for their clients right here in the valley and have shipped their products as far away as Asia. Z DĂŠcor has an expanded showroom at the space next door on Lawrence Avenue to show off more of their products.

We look forward to your visit!â&#x20AC;?

HOME FURNISHINGS LTD.

1615 Water Street, Kelowna, BC 250-860-4371

www.zdecordesign.com

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If you love animals and are knowledgeable about them, this could be a great business idea for you.

According to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, in-home pet-care is one of the fastest growing industries in North America today.

Business Idea Requirements: Knowledge of and affinity with animals. Currently accreditation and special training is not required (although this may change).

Variations on the theme: Dog walking services.

2. Residential cleaning services.

Having your house cleaned by someone else is no longer only for the rich. With everyone getting busier all the time, more people than ever are willing to pay to get the benefits of a cleaner home and more free time to do things they consider to be more important.

Residential cleaning services are normally provided on a once-a-month or oncea-week basis. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an organized person who can build a clientele, you could do extremely well if you start a cleaning business.

Business Idea Requirements: Knowledge of cleaning products and procedures.

The ability to attract and keep reliable staff. Strong scheduling and organizational abilities.

Variations on the theme: Specialized cleaning services, such as blind cleaning.

3. Delivery services.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all familiar with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big namesâ&#x20AC;? in the delivery industry, but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no room for the little guy (or gal). If you can deliver things quickly and efficiently in your local area at a reasonable price, this may be

a good business idea for you.

Business Idea Requirements: Clean driving record and good driving skills.

Strong organizational skills.

A suitable vehicle; it may be necessary to transport large items.

Variations on the theme: Delivery services of a particular product, such as establishing an organic vegetable box route.

4. Grass cutting/snow removal services.

We mow our own grass here (and remove our own snow). But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the minority in our neighbourhood.

Many people would rather spend the money on having someone else keep their yard looking good. The great thing about this business idea is that in many places, you can combine the two and have a viable business all year long.

Business Idea Requirements: Equipment, such as power mowers, edgers, etc.

You need to be prepared to trim as well as to mow. Trucks equipped with blades for snow clearing. Basic mechanical knowledge to run and repair equipment.

Variations on the theme: For those with more knowledge and experience, landscaping and or gardening services.

5. Scrapbooking.

I freely admit that I know little about scrapbooking. But I do know that scrapbooking is a growing industry (of about $3 billion a year currently) and that kind of popularity tells me that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a business idea that could be very profitable.

You can start a business as a creator of original scrapbooks or by becoming a consultant for a scrapbook business thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already established.

Aboutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrapbooking site is a great place to learn

more about scrapbooking if this business idea interests you.

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Kim Williams Sensuality is her business. Kim Williams is the owner of Wild Kingdom, the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest shop for adults. Kim has been in business for 32 years and in the same location for 12 years. The key to her success is product knowledge, selection, customer service and solid staff that know the needs of their customers.

We are able to read our customers and help them feel comfortable about coming in and purchasing the right product for their needs. People come to us to talk about their sex lives.

A number of local doctors refer their patients to us for help. Some people feel uncomfortable about talking to their doctor about their sex lives. We deal with sexual health issues as well as making intimacy fun and romantic. Wild Kingdom prides itself on being a gender friendly shop. Kim shops around the world for her products and keeps on the cutting edge of her industry. In April 2009 Wild Kingdom Erotic Luxury opened in West Kelowna. Kim and her fully trained female only staff will make you feel comfortable in a fun, classy and informative atmosphere. So step out of the box and visit us in Kelowna at 563 Lawrence Ave, and now at 103-3466 Carrington Rd in the Vintage View Center. If you are still a bit apprehensive about visiting our store you can shop on line at www.sensualkingdom.com... And Keep The Home Fires Burning.

WILD Kingdom www.sensualkingdom.com

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250-868-9033

563 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna

250-768-2000

#103-3466 Carrington Rd., West Kelowna

Kitty Care a godsend for travelling pet owners

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TRACY SKULMOSKI has turned her love of cats into a business venture of her own, Kelowna Kitty Care. cards for her. She found word of mouth to be extremely effective, while many people aren’t traveling at any given time, they almost always know of someone who will be taking a trip soon.

“I have other marketing ideas for the future, but between Google and the website calls are coming in. Plus the decals on my vehicle, people notice them, that works,” says

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Cat owners who use Kelowna Kitty Care are a mix of people, from short-term business trips to longer term vacations says Skulmoski.

“A lot of people have kenneled, but what they find is their cat is happy in their own environment, and more relaxed.”

Skulmoski was in office administration for years before launching Kelowna Kitty Care, and the good habits built in her previous career extend to her new business.

She is adamant about making certain pet owners understand her service, fill out a service contract including emergency numbers and make certain in-home care is the best option for the cat.

Every time Skulmoski visits a home numerous tasks are carried out, from playing with the cat to administering medication and refreshing the water.

Kelowna Kitty Care is a seven day a week operation and holidays are amongst the busiest days of the year.

Skulmoski is hoping in the future to expand with staff.

Adding small dogs to the roster is a possibility, but Skulmoski feels many dogs don’t benefit from being on their own long term.

“Working every day is something that comes with the business, but I don’t mind that,” says Skulmoski.

“It’s hard work and longer hours than what I did before, but the freedom…the freedom to chart my own days, it has been an easy transition.”

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Ursula Harlos I am a Homeopathic Doctor and a trained specialist in Regulation Thermography and German New Medicine.

I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I completed a B.A. and an M.A at the University of Manitoba where my original field of studies was in Psychology and German Literature.

However, life had other plans for me. I was introduced to the amazing tools of Homeopathy, Thermography and German New Medicine through personal illness and natural recovery. I then went back to a 4 year post-graduate Homeopathic Medical Program as well as intense th Thermography Th h training i i with i h a German M.D. and specialists all across North America. I also studied with an Austrian teacher certified in German New Medicine.

I practised Homeopathy in Winnipeg, Montreal, Bahrain and Dubai before moving to Kelowna in 2005 with my 4 children. My business is called Okanagan Thermography+. I am dedicated to the early detection of breast issues and other imbalances as well as cancer support treatments.

Regulation Thermography has been used by M.D.s in Europe, specifically Germany, for over 30 years. It is painless and non-invasive: no radiation, injections, dyes or squeezing of tissue. It is an amazing tool for detecting early breast issues ( i.e. cancerous terrain ) as well as inflammation and degeneration in the body. It correlates breast issues with other areas of the body like blocked lymph, thyroid, adrenals and even teeth. This type of Thermography has the advantage of assessing multiple organ systems, not just the breasts ( liver, pancreas, kidneys as well as the intestines, colon, prostate and uterus). Over 100 precise measurements are taken for each client with a highly sensitive medical sensor and the data is correlated in a computerized database of over 2 million scans worldwide. I interpret my findings according to two different models: the North American Medical Model and the German New Medical Model (which gives the biological reasons for why your body created the dysfunction detected by Thermography). This gives the clients various treatment options in an integrated setting with other health care professionals.

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Dawn Boys Daw Boys teaches yoga out of a residential studio in Upper Glenrosa in Dawn West We Kelowna as well as Peachland Fitness, Oranj Dance Fitness in Kelowna and Johnson Bentley Pool. Along with kids camps and classes she sh comes into peoples homes for yoga parties and teaches workshops to other teachers as well as offers one to one and rehabilitation training. train The styles of yoga include “vinyasa” “vinyas or “linking breath with movement”, Ashtanga, and the 2 newest classes are Detox and Immune Boost. Both include breast and heart health as well as lymph drainage and organ cleansing. Dawn has studied with David Swenson, Seane Corn, David Williams, Bryan Kest as well as Pattabhi Jois. She has trained in anatomy of yoga along with 22 years working as a personal trainer for occupational therapist and physiotherapist and brings her expertise in these areas to her semi private classes using adjustment techniques and massage.

Her yoga teaching has been going on for 12 years and the last 3 have been in the Okanagan after relocating from Vancouver. This past year her residential classes have included “Karma” classes which are by donation and partial proceeds go to women & childrens charities as well as the WWF and SPCA. This Spring break a kids karma camp will begin that also integrates Dawn’s environmentally friendly line of body products as well as her fitness and nutrition background and love of nature. Kids learn about personal responsibility in reducing their carbon footprint. Camps will also run this summer and are full days and week long.

For more info check out the West Kelowna leisure guide for Dawn’s advertisement.

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Angel Jensen Angel Jensen has been successfully running her business “Spitzfire” in the Kelowna area for 5 years.

She prides herself on helping you organize your time more efficiently in your business, home and personal life.

She can show you how to systematize and manage your valuable time and resources so that you can take control of your life again!

“Spitzfire” helps you streamline your business systems for maximum efficiency. Helping with day to day office procedures such as operating systems, database categorizing/clean up, branding, filing systems, budgets, website content, office maintenance, marketing and advertising, sales, promotions, networking, newsletters, email campaigns, fundraisers and more.

“Spitzfire” also knows that your home is your refuge from the world. You should enjoy spending time there and be proud to share it with family and friends. We can help you clear your clutter, organize your belongings, create your sacred space to manage your valuable family time.

Spitzfire’s satisfied clients include: Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Investors, Financial Investors, Small Business Owners, Business Coaches, National Companies and “Happy” Home Owners.

Angel invites you to look around the website www.spitzfire.ca and discover all the ways that she can put more valuable time back in your LIFE! Many thanks to all my Valued Clients. Your support is so appreciated!

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Glenda A. Peacock Glenda is a lawyer with the firm Smith Peacock.

G She Sh obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of Calgary and her Law Degree at UBC. Glenda has been practicin practicing law for over 19 years in Kelowna. She specializes in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on family and estate litigation matters. Glenda is certified as a Family Law Mediator and is also a member of the Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group.

Glenda’s goal is to achieve positive results for her clients in a cost-effective and timely manner.

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Barbara van Steenoven “If you ask me why I choose to work in real estate, I will tell you yo every time that it is because I love the people! From the th first time home buyers to the empty nesters looking to downsize, the purchase of a new home is one of the most important importan decisions most individuals make in their lifetime and I dedicate my eff orts towards ensuring that the experience is a great one. efforts With over 22 years experience in direct sales and marketing, I know the critical importance of providing my clients with exemplary customer service! I have always prided myself in building business through referrals so your satisfaction in a job well done is vital to me.

I look forward to helping you or your friends and family make a smooth and enjoyable transition into your next home. “

250-801-9500 Cellular 250-768-2161 Office barbv@royallepage.ca

Nicole Begrand-Fast Nicole Begrand–Fast of Begrand Fast Design Inc. has created a recognizable design style that can be found throughout Western Canada, in both residential and commercial designs. A multi facetted entrepreneur with a keen sense of where the design world is headed, she continues to raise the bar in professional design services.

Nicole plans to keep her firm small & concentrated, focusing her efforts on key design projects. Some of her latest works have been awarded with recognition in this year’s Tommie Awards. She received the Saskatchewan Premiers Award of Excellence and a Heritage Award, for which she inserted a high tech, modern and environmentally sensitive business interior into a historical landmark building.

Nicole’s partnerships with DIRTT Enviromental Solutions and leading Architectual firms and Developers in Kelowna keeps her design studio’s work in the spotlight with diverse and challenging projects.

She enjoys the personal connection with her clients throughout the design process, to successful completion. Nicole believes that great design must always be a clever solution in balancing function & beauty.

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Durin and migh timing to But f Bobbi-Sue Menard from the downtown library and she is patiently Chocolat watching as businesses move back downtown, CONTRIBUTOR in her fav she is hoping the community will follow.

Brigg After 12 years in business, The Bike Shop “The library is open in the evenings. It na in 200 Café has been a downtown Kelowna staple for would be nice to create a great downtown Bear Cre the lunching office crowd. evening experience.”

After a necessary move last year from When Ansley first opened The Bike Shop chocolate “Now Doyle to Ellis, the Bike Shop has added the Café, there was no real timeline in mind about Brigg supper hour, and owners Kimberly Ansley and the longevity of the business. Twelve years is her husband Darren are still going strong. a long time in the restaurant industry and Ans- Jasper for “We started out thinking we were going to ley, who has three young kids, admits it can be worked o have a Victorian Tea House and this is what we a serious juggling act to have everything come and famil tivities is ended up with,” laughs Ansley. together for her and her husband. any numb The Bike Shop Café is now a café by day, “I work 12 to 14 hour days and that’s a serving home style food including homemade hard choice,” says Ansley. “Between Darren delectabl With sandwiches and soup, with some burgers and and I the only way is to do it together.” pitality in salads.

The restaurant industry is what Ansley In the evening, The Bike Shop Café is now knows best. She started at the age of 12 in lo- simple ste a fresh and local food focused bistro with the cal food courts. Being at the front of the house café and c ness plan menu often served up with a side of live music. working directly with customers is still her smallest d The Move from Doyle to Ellis took place favourite place to be. Now that she is in the It wa in February 2009. The move wasn’t planned as kitchen during the evenings, one of her favourwhelmin their Doyle location encountered some strucite moments is bringing out dinner to customBrigg tural issues—the building essentially cracked ers herself. busy?”

S in half with one side of it dropping two and a Whether is the regular lunch time or evenhalf feet down. ing menu, Ansley works to have as much of three wee A loyal customer knew of the new space the food made from scratch and in-house as is with cust on Ellis that might suit their business, but it possible. It is a decision that requires ruthless me, how Brigg was still a very stressful time managing a reno- efficiency to prep and maintain the menu. vation and move that hadn’t been planned, In the summer, Ansley makes countless Ansley recalls. trips to the farmer’s market to stock the kitchTo help make the move pay for itself, the en shelves. The result is a menu that is usualdecision was made to add a bistro to the busily over half vegetarian and extremely friendly ness. Wednesday through Saturday evenings, to everyone, from traditionalists to those with Ansley is in the kitchen cooking up a seasonal, dietary needs including allergies and diabetes. Health constantly changing menu to customers in the The result of all the hard work is a grownew 40-seat location. ing clientele. “We now have quite a good fol- many of h “We are here for the locals” says Ansley. lowing,” says Ansley. “People can come in and either be ing for so The Bike Shop Café is located across have a great meal downtown.” their fam even be in “I w people w make the Hammer still teachesMy goal Experience can be the best and was known as “Teachteacher, so for Mitzi Jo Ham- er Mitzi” by both parents and part-time at the school, butance out o Ham much of her focus now is on mer, her decision to build on pre-schoolers.

But Hammer reached a getting the word out and mar-parents n years of teaching pre-school and take t and start Mitzi Jo Family turning point in her life where keting her new business.

Working through the mar- It is a Coaching was the perfect pro- she was ready for a fresh start.

With her own children keting process is a necessarysays Ham gression. has work Hammer is well known away at university, she sold step for Hammer.

She is well aware thating to s in West Kelowna. She owned Shannon Lake Montessori, styles, di Shannon Lake Montessori and launched her consulting children, Pre-School for five years business in October 2009.

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De Deanne Leung has her graduate degree in Counselling Psychology and an is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Deanne started Stepping Stones Counselling Group in 2002 under the name Creekside St Counselling.

Co As the business and referrals grew, Deanne began an expansion which bus included trusted colleagues. The Th office moved to a larger location at 1369 Richter in 2007 and the name changed to reflect the new location. The office is located in a renovated home and the calm, soothing environment is greatly appreciated by clients.

Stepping Stones is comprised of a team of specialized therapists. We are a private counselling and therapy practice for children, youth, adults and families. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy along with various workshops.

Areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, adoption/attachment, trauma and abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder, grief and loss, divorce issues and parenting plans. Please see the website at www.steppingstoneskelowna.ca for more information on services and therapists.

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During an economic recession in Kelowna to fine tune her business plan. Originally, her and might not have been the most auspicious hope had been to focus solely on chocolate, timing to open a new restaurant. but through the planning process she saw the But for Sherry Briggs, owner of Truffl es need to diversify. patiently First came the addition of coffee, then wntown, Chocolate CafĂŠ, the timing has proved to work in her favour. other dessert, then food. Truffles chocolate ow.

Briggs and her spouse retired to KelowcafĂŠ now has a lunch menu and breakfast burgs. It na in 2007 after years of camping holidays at ritos plus a catering service. own Bear Creek. Pursuing her dream of opening a It is a good thing Briggs likes to be busy, as chocolate shop was a natural step for Briggs, with a small shop, she spends long hours overke Shop â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now it was my turn,â&#x20AC;? she says. seeing every aspect of the cafe. Open six days nd about Briggs worked in hotel management in a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., she spends Sunyears is days doing the books and rolling extra truffles. and Ans- Jasper for years. For the past 15 years, she has worked on the side making truffl es for friends â&#x20AC;&#x153;You really are married to it,â&#x20AC;? says Briggs. it can be and family.

To this day, one of her favourite acâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest thing is if you have a passion for ng come tivities is decorating truffles with icing, and what you do, you can go through tough times.â&#x20AC;? any number of other delicious accents to create Initially, Briggs had help from her adult atâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a delectable treats. children in staffing the cafĂŠ. In the spring of Darren With such a strong background in the hos- 2008, it was still difficult for her to find staff, â&#x20AC;? pitality industry, it might have seemed like a although that situation has changed now. nsley With many systems for day- to-day oper2 in lo- simple step for Briggs to have opened her own cafĂŠ and chocolate shop.

However, her busiation in place, Briggs has time to spend on crehe house ness plan covered everything down to the ating new menu options. Meals have a focus ll her smallest detail. on fresh, Briggs grows many of the herbs herin the It was a process she found â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite overself. er favourwhelming.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look to move with the flow of what is customBriggs often asked herself: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will it be in demand.â&#x20AC;?

Truffles Chocolate CafĂŠ is located on Ellis or even- busy?â&#x20AC;? She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry, for the first Street directly behind Prospera Place. uch of three weeks after opening she was swamped Briggs chose the location based on her deuse as is with customer traffic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really did surprise me, how that many walked in.â&#x20AC;? sire to be downtown, and the fact she was able ruthless Briggs worked with Community Futures to have a patio. enu. untless e kitchs usualfriendly ose with even in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Super Nannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; situa- her philosophy of how importdiabetes. Healthy from 44 tions that require a more direct ant it is for parents to â&#x20AC;&#x153;change a growand grow with their children. ood fol- many of her future clients will intervention.

In such an emotional- It is what a parent does with a me in and either be sincerely searching for someone to help make ly-charged arena, Hammer child that counts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids just need to be able their family life better or may is working to build an understanding with new and fu- to grow, and they need love even be in a time of crisis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to work with ture clients that she is not a and support while they do it.â&#x20AC;?

Having been her own people who are looking to counselor, but a coach.

Usually she works with boss, Hammer is an entrepremake their families healthy. teachesMy goal is to take the imbal- families who have children neur at heart. She is enjoybetween the ages of three and ing the opportunity to build a hool, butance out of family life.â&#x20AC;?

Hammer says very often 12, although she will some- coaching practice where she now is on and mar-parents need to learn to â&#x20AC;&#x153;let go times work with families and has the freedom to work with teenagers in the right situa- children and their parents plus and take their ego out of it.â&#x20AC;? ess. fit in writing. h the mar- It is a challenging process, tion.

As consulting work Hammerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate goal necessarysays Hammer, who in the past has worked with couples try- grows, Hammer is hoping to remains helping people creware thating to sync their parenting one day write a book about ate amazing families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can see children in a different styles, divorced couples with parenting and children.

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Doreen C. Smith, CFP Doreen is a designated Certified Financial Planner with Capri Wealth Management in Kelowna. She has also passed the Canadian Securities course and is licensed for life and disability insurance.

Doreen offers her clients a large selection of investment and life insurance options through Capri Wealth Management, the largest and most respected, independently owned, financial planning firm in the Okanagan. Doreen specializes in independent advice and guidance involving a complete personalized financial plan of saving and investing, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning and taxation.

Doreen writes a regular financial column in Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business section of the Capital News called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiscal Fitness.â&#x20AC;? She covers a wide range of topics for her readers.

Doreen is active in the community both professionally and on a volunteer basis.

Doreen can be reached at 250-869-3825 or 1-800-670-1877. Capri Wealth Management is located at 100 - 1500 Hardy Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 8H2.

Susan Leithwood Sus was looking for a job when she purchased the Okanagan Susan Slipcover Co. in August 2009. She has been a sewer since she was eight Sli years ye old and has had workrooms for a drapery business in Vancouver, but bu specialized for many years in custom bridal gowns. Compared to the th bridal business, she finds the slipcover business less stressful, but just as exciting. bu â&#x20AC;&#x153;I LOVE GOING INTO SOMEONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME AND TURNING A TIRED PIECE OF FURNITURE SOMEO INTO SOMETHING THAT LOOKS NEW.â&#x20AC;?

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Bobbi-Su

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Exit strategies are something that every investor in a business looks for.

But even if you are running a one person sole proprietorship, you need an exit strategy.

For you, as for any investor in a business, the questions are the same when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move on.

How are you going to get your money out of the business? And how much money are you going to get?

Having an exit strategy worked out in advance helps ensure that you like the answers to those questions and gives you some control over your small businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

Here are six exit strategies for small businesses to choose from: 1) Liquidation.

This is the close up shop and sell all the assets exit strategy. To make any money with such an exit strategy, your business has to have valuable assets to sell, such as land or expensive equipment. And profits from selling assets have to go to pay creditors first.

Still, it is an option. And for small businesses, especially those that are dependent on the performance of a single individual, liquidation is sometimes the only option, as thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really nothing else to sell. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in this position, you may want to spend some time retooling your business so that it could be operated by someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;making it a business someone might want to buy.

2) Keep your business in the family.

The dream of many small business owners, keeping your business in the family ensures that your legacy lives

on. As an exit strategy, it can also give you the opportunity to groom your own successor and even perhaps give you some continued say in the business.

On the downside, developing a family succession plan can be enormously difficult because of the emotions and issues involved.

3) Sell your business to employees.

Current employees and/or managers may be interested in buying your business.

Arranging an employee buyout can be a win-win situation as they get an established business they know a great deal about already and you get enthusiastic buyers that want to see your business continue to thrive.

One way of setting up this exit strategy is through an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), a stock equity plan for employees that lets them acquire ownership in a company.

An employee buyout doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to involve a stock equity plan though.

It might be as simple as having one of your current employees take over the business.

4) Sell the business in the open market.

This is the most popular exit strategy for small businesses.

At a certain point in time, often when he or she is ready to retire, the small business owner puts the business up for sale for a certain priceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and hopefully walks away with the amount of money she wanted to get for it.

If this is your exit strategy, you should spend some time grooming your business for

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Trisha Miltimore Local radio announcer, retail business owner, inspirational speaker, and mother of two, Trisha Miltimore truly enjoys every â&#x20AC;&#x153;hatâ&#x20AC;? she wears.

LEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MUSIC, a family owned business established in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s, attributes its ongoing growth and success to helping the raw beginners to advanced musicians pursue their musical dreams. From pro-sound installations and rentals to music lessons and retail sales, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music offers experience-rich expertise and award winning service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a reputation Trisha is proud to be a part of.

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New position at college familiar to Crisp Bobbi-Sue Menard CONTRIBUTOR

As the new Dean of Sciractive as ence, Technology, and Health buyers. at Okanagan College, Dianne her busiCrisp is excited to be stepping into a role that is tailor made ur small to her qualifications and interirable acests. ery profitCrisp took up her new position Aug. 4, 2009, and has other busispent the first few months getf reasons, ting to know both the students cquisition and the college, as well as her expansion new home in the Okanagan. (and getPrior to moving to Okaetition. nagan College, Crisp was the cess with associate dean at Kwantlen to target Polytechnic University in irer(s) in Richmond. ion your The reputation of Okay. And of nagan College helped encouryour acage the move for her, says mall busiCrisp. you want â&#x20AC;&#x153;Okanagan College is known as one of the best coltial Publeges in the system,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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She began her academic career at a college and became an EEG technologist.

From there, Crisp returned to school to receive credentials in human service work before attaining an undergrad degree at UBC. Eventually, her academic portfolio was completed with graduate degrees in the area of neuroscience at SFU. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I attended a college myself,â&#x20AC;? says Crisp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The portfolio at Okanagan College of-

fers a broad range of opportunity for students.â&#x20AC;?

One of Crispâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main areas of focus is program development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working on understanding the full gamut of needs and meeting those needs with programming.â&#x20AC;?

Sustainability and green issues will be a part of that program development, she says.

As Okanagan College has a strong history of taking cues from industry and creating relevant programming, Crisp is looking forward to maintaining that strength. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to make sure we are meeting the needs that are out there so students are ready and prepared to enter the workforce.â&#x20AC;?

Meeting students and colleagues has been a large and welcome part of the transition process for Crisp, who equally looks forward to the professional development opportunities Okanagan College offers.

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The institution has a rich set of options for staff to pursue during their careers.

The adventure of exploring and falling in love with communities has been a continuous thread of Crispâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

She originally immigrated to Canada from London, settling in Trail in 1975, a community she became instantly smitten with.

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As an avid Dragon Boater, she is looking forward to the upcoming summer season and hopes to find the time to fit in a sailing lesson or two.

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In 1999, Marie Shandalla fulfilled her dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she purchased her own floral shop.

Earthly Creations Floral Art Gift Gallery on Pandosy Street has been Shandallaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride and joy ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a background in floral,â&#x20AC;? says Shandalla. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was something I wanted to do since I was a kid.â&#x20AC;?

Shandalla took an atypical path to fulfilling her dream. Drawing up a business plan didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come into the picture at all. Instead, when the opportunity to buy the shop came up she acted without hesitation and has been forward-looking ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a nutshell, I quit my job, cut my hair, bought the store and did it,â&#x20AC;? laughs Shandalla.

The process of becoming a small business owner â&#x20AC;&#x153;just fell into place,â&#x20AC;? she recalls.

Family and friends also helped to make everything happen as the business endeavor was in some ways a huge leap of faith for Shandalla, but she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change a thing if she had it to do all over again.

From the first time Shandalla walked through the doors of Earthly Creations, she remembers just feeling at home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all about the flowers.â&#x20AC;?

Quality, customer service and staffing all became key components of making certain the

your activ flowers made it into the homes of customers. a accurat Shandalla has focused on making certain actually d the quality of the flowers and arrangements is fective tim 3) Cr the best possible. In the summer, she works ment goa with local growers to give customers incredRem ibly fresh and sustainable options. time man Earthly Creations also works with local producers such as the Lavender Farm in changing East Kelowna. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I describe my store as blissful- changing A go ly abundant with an eclectic look,â&#x20AC;? says Shanby elimin dalla.

Weddings and anniversaries are a large time-was For part of the floral business. Shandalla works ample, se with upwards of 50 brides every year to create floral arrangements, making certain she works not goin with the bride from beginning to end on the al phone working. floral planning.

4) I Her skilled hands create and place each managem centerpiece for most weddings. She works Think with an experienced team for weddings and sion of ti has the expertise to handle up to four weddings 3.

The ob in a single day with split second timing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We your beh make sure everything is all in harmony.â&#x20AC;? achieve w Shandalla doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend a tremendous amount on marketing, relying mainly on word of mouth. Her philosophy is quite simple: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a way, you start from scratch with every new customer and your work shows who you are.â&#x20AC;?

Shandalla doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see herself letting go of her true love of flowers any time soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food is for your stomach, flowers are for your soul.

I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be anywhere else.â&#x20AC;?

Winning the battle against the working time bandits Do you feel the need to be more organized and/or more productive?

Do you spend your day in a frenzy of activity and then wonder why you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplished much?

Time management skills are especially important for small business people, who often find themselves performing many different jobs during the course of a single day.

These time management tips will help you increase your productivity and stay cool and collected.

1) Realize that time management is a myth.

No matter how organized we are, there are always only 24 hours in a day. Time doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change. All we can actually manage is ourselves and what we do with the time that we have.

2) Find out where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

wasting time.

Many of us are prey to time-wasters that steal time we could be using much more productively.

What are your time bandits? Do you spend too much time â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Net surfing, reading email, or making personal calls?

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5) Use time management tools.

Whether it’s a daytimer or a software program, the first step to physically managing your time is to know where it’s going now and planning how you’re going to spend your time in the future.

A software program such as Outlook, for instance, lets you schedule events easily and can be set to remind you of events in advance, making your time management that much easier.

6) Prioritize ruthlessly.

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sion prioritizing the tasks for that day and setting your performance benchmark.

If you have 20 tasks for a given day, how many of them do you truly need to accomplish?

7) Learn to delegate and/or outsource.

No matter how small your business is, there’s no need for you to be a one-person show.

For effective time management, you need to let other people carry some of the load.

Pinpoint which tasks you’d be better off delegating or outsourcing, and get on with the job of delegating.

8) Get in the habit of setting time limits for tasks.

For instance, reading and answering email can consume your whole day if you let it.

Instead, set a limit of one hour a day for this task and stick to it.

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Anita is entering her 11th year as a professional REALTOR with Royal LePage Kelowna. Working at the West Kelowna office, raising three now adult children and living on the Westside, she has kept pace with the pulse of the community over the past 20 years. Anita’s award winning success in real estate has steadily increased attaining L the Royal LePage Award of Excellence in 2007.

A previous career in fitness and active lifestyle has given Anita an energetic passion for all the Okanagan has to offer. A brief departure to Vancouver Island in 2008 only served to convince her to return to the beautiful Okanagan Valley.

Anita is actively involved in Ballet Kelowna working to raise funds to the promote the performing arts. She has chaired many events and volunteered hundreds of hours to make our community a better place to live. Past involvement and support for Kiwanis, Rotary, Kelowna General Hospital, the Children’s Wish Foundation and Royal LePage Shelter Foundation show a strong commitment to community and social conscience.

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B.C. teachers have failed in their legal bid to not administer the provincesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; controversial Foundation Skills Assessment tests.

Refusing to administer the FSAs would amount to an illegal strike by teachers, the B.C. Labour Relations Board has ruled.

The board also gave the B.C. Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation until 4 p.m. today to cancel its direction to its members that they not administer or supervise the exams.

And like other school districts in the province, the Central Okanagan School District is waiting to see if the BCTF decides to comply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essentially, everything is on hold until we hear what the BCTF is going to do,â&#x20AC;? said the Central Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent of schools, Mike Roberts.

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The two people on board the two-seater aircraft were uninjured in the crash, which damaged the planeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nose, propeller and starboard wing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both got up and walked away,â&#x20AC;? said airport spokeswoman Jenelle Turpin.

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Because West Kelowna issues will continue to have an increasing impact on both sides of the lake,

In all, two commercial flights were delayed during the 50 minute closure, said Turpin.

The Cessna, she said, was on a private flight from Salmon Arm to Kelowna and approached Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s airport from the north before landing and tipping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if he hit the runway hard, or if it was a bounce,â&#x20AC;? said Turpin.

She also said she had no

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information to indicate the pilot had radioed to the airport prior to landing to indicate he was having any issues.

The Transportation Safety Board will be determining the cause of the crash, but they will not be sending investigators to Kelowna to look at the plane.

Instead, they will pore over photos and written reports to come up with a determination, Turpin said.

However, we will also continue to publish a limited circulation section for our West Kelowna readers and advertisers.

That section will appear in our Sunday edition of the Capital News.

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