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| How To magazine Business in Vancouver Media Group |
How to
choose a business school |
It's the decade of the reality show and no doubt the popularity of Donald Trump's The Apprentice has sent more than one business-minded viewer to consider augmenting their academic experience. And after Randal Pinkett, collector of business degrees, was the one to hear "You're hired!" no doubt many viewers started looking more seriously at business schools to see what a B.Comm. or MBA could do for them. | |
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Retail Connections |
Unbridled debate at Champagne & Lace | Those who spent even a little time watching television this past December would have likely seen an unusual commercial -- the owner of a bridal shop in Abbotsford talking about her staff’s secret-Santa gift exchange and heralding the benefits of shopping at Wal-Mart. What? An independent retailer supporting a big-box store? | |
| Check Up magazine Professional Profile |
Dr. Michael Friedman, Owner, Sequoia Wellness | Dr. Michael Friedman is a perfect example of someone who learns from his experience and then uses that knowledge to help others. At the age of 20, Dr. Friedman went to a chiropractor for back pain and also noticed improve-ments in other areas, such as digestive problems, hea | |
| Business in Vancouver Advertising Feature |
With so many banks and credit unions vying for customer
dollars, it’s hard to tell them apart. But in 2005, a private
marketing company did a survey comparing four financial institutions:
Financial, Vancity, TD Canada Trust and HSBC. The observers, requesting
general information about moving a business account of close to $2,000,000
in revenue. The surveyors asked questions such as “What makes
your company different?” and measured response time for phone
calls and meeting requests. Coming out at the top for its business knowledge and problem-solving skills was Envision Financial, which also gained marks for the personal connection it makes with its clients. |
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| Business in Vancouver Advertising Feature |
Vancouver Club is rooted in the past | When Wendy King takes over as president of the Vancouver Club's board of directors next year, it will be history in the making. Not only will it mark the first time a woman has every held the post, but it will serve to show once and for all that the prestigious institution is no longer an "old boys' club." | |
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