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Why did my WCB Alberta Premiums Increase?
Member Submission Why did my WBC Alberta Premiums Increase? Submitted by Anthony Butkovic, President December 14, 2022 Your WCB Alberta Premiums increased. The anger, panic, and frustration sets in. It is this moment that you look for answers and become my client. I thought I would start with free advice. As a business owner I…
Read MoreBIE December Feature: Bakenary Ltd
BIE Feature: December Bakenary Ltd Bakenary Ltd Submitted by Darya Naidenkova, Co-founder — Bakenary Ltd What’s your story? I was always a creative and adventurous person. All thanks to my grandmother, who used to sign me up for all possible handmade and arts crafts activities in my childhood. After I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, I…
Read MoreWhy add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy?
Member Submission Why add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy? Submitted by Lasse Joergensen, Owner November 28, 2022 As a business owner you want to create trust and build connections in an authentic way. We like seeing the final product. But we love seeing the process! In addition to providing insights into how…
Read MoreBIE November Feature: Quickfire Mortgage Solutions
BIE Feature: November Quickfire Mortgage Solutions Quickfire Mortgage Solutions Submitted by Jeremy Hamelin, Mortgage Broker — Quickfire Mortgage Solutions What’s your story? YEG is homebase. I was born and raised here, educated here, and launched my career here! After pursing my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, I began working in the field specializing in running campaigns.…
Read MoreFamily Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence
Member Submission Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence Submitted by Olivia Street, Coordinator of Communications and Social Advocacy November 2, 2022 Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM)…
Read MoreWhy Your Website Needs to be Accessible
Member Submission Why Your Website Needs to be Accessible Submitted by Lee-Anne Ekland, Owner, Proud Pup Media (Digital) October 31, 2022 Accessibility as it relates to navigating the web is an important topic these days. It has become a focal point for many businesses to make sure their websites can be used by everyone. Most of…
Read MoreBIE October Feature: Hyklen Services and CenterTech Auto
BIE Feature: October Hyklen Services and CenterTech Auto & Small Business Expansion Hyklen Services and CenterTech Auto & Small Business Expansion Submitted by May Beauvais, Owner What’s your story? People start businesses for a lot of reasons; some do it for money and others for fame, but for my family and I, we wanted…
Read MoreThe Power of Leveraging SEO and Social Media
Member Submission The Power of Leveraging SEO and Social Media Submitted by Chelsea Lagos, SEO & Social Media Marketing October 11, 2022 For large and small businesses alike, the concept of marketing – and the right marketing – can be intimidating. To most, it’s a cerebral concept; of course you want your business to be…
Read MoreResponse Time – Is your Managed Service Provider reacting fast enough?
Member Submission Response Time – Is your Managed Service Provider reacting fast enough? Submitted by Mike Letto, Business Development Manager September 27, 2022 Technology has a history of going down at the most inopportune moments and experiencing downtown in circumstances where you are dependent on a managed services provider (MSP), can be stressful and deeply impactful…
Read MoreBIE September Feature: Optimax Benefits
BIE Feature: September Optimax Benefits Optimax Benefits 24 Years in Business Submitted by Earl Shindruk, President — Optimax Benefits What’s your story? Successful businessman and community leader, Earl Shindruk, launched Optimax Benefits in 1998 after a vast career at TransAlta, Laidlaw Waste Systems and with Lafrentz Road Services. He combined a wealth of experience and his…
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