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“We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.” Charlotte Whitton – first woman mayor of a large urban Canadian City (Ottawa)
ELAINE OAKLEY
CANDICE MARTEL
Oakley & Company Ltd.
& SARA WELSH
Owner/Public Accountant
Elaine Oakley is the owner of Oakley & Company Ltd. Public Accountant located in Willow Point. Although not originally from Campbell River, Elaine has resided here for the past 17 years and is approaching her 4th successful year in business. Oakley & Company Ltd. is a full service accounting firm. They can assist with everything from bookkeeping and payroll to personal and corporate income taxes to preparation of financial statements. Elaine takes a personal and friendly approach to every job and goes out of her way to ensure a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is maintained with every client. Elaine welcomes new clients and invites everyone to come and visit her and her assistants Colette and Debbie at their Willow Point location.
Owner
Director
Eden Street Salon & Day Spa “ We have the most amazing job in the world, we get to see a sincere appreciation in our guests and work with some of the industries most talented!” says Candice. Eden Street Salon and Day Spa is dedicated to giving each and every salon and spa guest the utmost personal care and individual attention. Their expertly trained hair stylists, estheticians and spa therapists use the best quality products and state-of-the-art equipment to make sure you get exactly what you need when it comes to salon and spa services. With 9 years in business now, Eden Street Salon and Day Spa continues to offer the most comprehensive menu of salon and spa services in Campbell River. They would like to express their sincere appreciation for the continued support of the community and the relationships they have established with their many guests. Dedicated to Excellence
email: e.oakley@telus.net 90-D Westgate Road, Willow Point 250.923.2578 fax 250.923.2570
2701 Eden Street Campbell River
250-923-2086 www.edenstreetspa.com
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How to research your business market Your best tools for market research are curiosity and observation which will assist you in gathering facts to make well-informed decisions. In addition to a spirit of adventure, here are some categories of information that you should explore to gather data for your business. GENERAL INDUSTRY INFORMATION Spend some time both in person and on the Internet observing how companies like yours do business. Take a look at the local landscape, as well as how things may be done in other places. Learn what products and services are offered, how the company communicates with its customers, and how their customers feel about them. Note where there may be opportunities for you to fill needs that are not being met. TRENDS AND GROWTH Read industry related publications, located at your library, business resource centre or online, to learn about trends and growth areas.
This is valuable information as you continue in business, to ensure that you stay current with what customers want and need, as well as ideas on how to grow your business. The volume of information can be overwhelming, so remember to scan. Take note of new legislation, industry challenges, and economic influences which may affect the industry in future. And be on the lookout for up-and-comers who are trying new things. When an industry becomes saturated with competitors there are always a few early birds creating new trends. It pays to take note. INDUSTRY STATISTICS Statistics are collected by government agencies and provide perspective to understand the larger landscape in which your business operates. These are available at your library or business resource centre, and include a variety of data related to general industry and consumer demographics. Statistics can be overwhelming, so look at them for specific informa-
tion. For example, collecting demographics for your area can help determine where to set up shop. The mistake of leasing retail space to sell children’s items in a neighbourhood full of seniors can be avoided when you understand the demographics of the area. INTERACTIVE RESEARCH There’s nothing like learning about prospective customers directly. Officially known as “primary research” because you are obtaining first-hand information rather than relying on others’ data collection, it’s the only way to get a genuine sense of how people will respond to your product or service. Even then, it can be misleading if it’s not objectively gathered. Face to face surveys (always keep them brief), online or print surveys, and even focus groups are all tools to engage with people and test both ideas and assumptions. “Do you prefer red or blue” is a leading, non-neutral question because the real answer may be neither. “Select the colour you prefer”
and listing several options as well as “other” is a more neutral way to frame your question. The key to gathering valuable market research, both primary and secondary, is remembering to stay objective. That means not relying on your family and friends to be your primary source of feedback. As much as they love you—because they do—they cannot be fully objective. It also means staying flexible to adjust your business proposal early on, in light of information you may uncover. Good market research ensures you have a solid business case with data to support your decisions. This article was provided by the Women’s Enterprise Centre along with the collaboration of Liz Gaige, with Market Navigators Consulting. 1-800-643-7014 www.womensenterprise.ca
Pictured from left to right. Back row: Sarah, Danielle, Charlene, Heather, Jessica, Julie, Marlo, Brandi, Cara, Kathleen, Carol Middle row: Karen, Kelly, Kaileen, Amy Front row: Shelly, Janis, Erica
Partners Shelly Boates, CA and Erica Chan-Lafrance, CA of Chan Nowosad Boates are featured here with their team of exceptionally qualiÀed women that provide the best combination of economy, efÀciency and skill level that meet the speciÀc needs of their clients. Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants is a full-range public practice providing services in bookkeeping, accounting, personal and corporate tax compliance, audit and tax, estate and Ànancial planning services for over 25 years. We attribute our success not only to our clients but also to providing continuing education and training opportunities to all of our team members and having great people, like these women, who take the initiative to further their education and careers.
Knowledge is power. Use us to your advantage. 980 Alder Street, Campbell River | (250) 286-0744 www. channowosadboates.ca
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BARB ZANT Owner The Home Brew Factory & Wine Boutique The Home Brew Factory & Wine Boutique, Campbell River’s premier Wine Vintning Shop Established for over 25 years. Barb has been making quality wine for her loyal customers for 14 years and is extremely proud to be Campbell River’s exclusive Winexpert Retailer, providing you with Award Winning Wines. The Home Brew Factory carries a wide variety of both red and white wine juice kits from around the world, along with classic blushes, port, sherry and ice wine. You will also find your favourite beer kits.
“Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” – Anne Frank
Barb and her staff invite you to come into the boutique and see their extensive line of wine related gifts, where you will find everything from candles and decanters to unique wrought iron wine racks. Barb would like to take this opportunity to thank both her customers and staff, Nicole, Barb and Karen for all the support in making her fifth year as a business owner so rewarding. Cheers!
For further details visit: www.winexpert.com
Home Brew Factory & Wine Boutique Where your satisfaction is always 100% guaranteed.
Your Exclusive Winexpert Retailer #109-250 Dogwood Street Campbell River Open Monday – Saturday
250.287.2611
KIM JARVIS
“WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN”
Shadoe Intimates As the owner and operator of Shadoe Intimates Inc., Kim Jarvis is a true small business operator.You can find her most days, smiling behind the counter, helping customers with their intimate lifestyle choices and most evenings home with her husband Mike. Kim is on the board of the BPWN and the CR Loss Prevention Society and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Kim believes that charity begins at home in her community and donates to local causes every month. There have been many changes over the eight and a half years that include a move to a larger more accessible store on 10th Avenue and the introduction of new and exciting new playthings and lingerie. Shadoe Intimates has the latest in adult toys from the famous Canadian WE Vibe and Swedish LELO to videos, books, massage oils, lubricants, games, wigs, shoes, costumes and of course Kim’s down to earth advice.
The Business & Professional Women’s Network of Campbell River provides leadership and growth opportunities to women in our community who want to develop their skills and contacts in a supportive organization. Membership advantages include monthly dinner meetings, networking and exciting and informative speakers and presentations.
Visit Kim at Shadoe Intimates Inc. where you can always find playthings for your plaything.
249–10th Ave, Campbell River 250-286-0551 www.shadoeintimates.com
For information contact Corinne Matheson 250.286.1327 or visit www.bpwn.org
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Balancing work and home If you’re like most people you are probably working harder and longer than you used to, especially if you own your business. As a result, finding balance in today’s fast paced world is more difficult than ever before. Yet, a healthy balance has also never been more important. Here are a few strategies that can help: 1. First and foremost, you must love what you do. We spend over a third of our life at work—doesn’t it make sense to enjoy it? Even a high-pressure job is less stressful when you fully enjoy it. If you find yourself in a job or operating a business that doesn’t motivate or stimulate you, consider making a change. 2. Make time for family and friends. Regardless how busy you are, it is critical to spend time with people who are close to you. For example, schedule a date night once a week with your husband. This usually means having dinner at a local restaurant or going to a movie, show or concert. Although conversation can often end up being about our business, it gives us the opportunity to catch up and discuss things we don’t always find time to talk about during the rest of the week. Spending time with friends is also a great way to recharge mentally, particularly if your friends are not employed in the same industry. 3. Find a hobby. It’s important to engage yourself in a pastime or hobby because they help you forget about work for a while. Besides releasing stress, a hobby helps recharge your batteries and maintain
your objectivity. Plus, a clear energized mind is more creative and open to accepting new ideas. 4. Schedule “me” time. As selfish as it sounds, we all need a few hours of personal time. That could involve running errands, watching a movie on TV or even taking a nap. Don’t feel guilty for taking this time because it actually helps to engage in something you fully enjoy without worrying about distractions from other people. One word of caution, “me” time should not be scheduled at the sacrifice of others or occupy a large portion of your schedule. If you have been on a business trip for a week, it’s not fair to your family to schedule the entire weekend as “me” time. 5. Take vacations. Vacations are critical to your well-being. It is essential to take a break from the hectic and fast-paced business world. Too many people in business wave their lack of vacation time as a badge of honour but the lack of a break from your business negatively affects your ability to perform at your maximum potential. 6. Disconnect yourself. Today’s technology has made it very difficult for us to completely disconnect from business. But disconnecting yourself completely from voice mail, email, your PDA and BlackBerry is essential to creating some semblance of balance in your life. There is no question that you will have more work to catch up on when you return to work but this complete break helps your brain recharge.
DR. INGRID PINCOTT Naturopathic Physician (N.D.) Are You Ready? In September of 2010 Dr. Pincott received her prescribing rights along with 180 other excited ND’s across the province. These prescribing rights have limits but widen the scope of Naturopathic Physicians in this province. This allows her to prescribe bio-identical hormones including dessicated thyroid and T3 (thyroid) hormones, estrogens and progesterone. Are you taking hormones but still not feeling your best? Using blood and saliva testing Dr. Pincott can fine tune your hormone levels in both men and women, to bring you to a new level of health and vitality. “Docere” is the latin root word for “doctor” meaning to teach. Dr. Pincott’s welcomes you to drop by her office anytime to taste the Carlson’s cod liver oil, Verry Berry and Greens First and check out her “educational waiting area”. Her office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Are you ready to take the next step towards optimal health? Naturopathic physicians are here to “teach” you how.
250-286-3655
Out-of-town:1-800-898-6699 #300 1170 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, B.C. www.DrPincott.com
Grieg’s Seafood is a dynamic and growing company in aquaculture, and proud to be farming in BriƟsh Columbia. With premium employers and premium product, they work with the best service providers for a safe, healthy and enjoyable work environment. They are very appreciaƟve for the hard work everyone puts in to making their community a home. den, Kyrstin Adams Susan Had , d r a ll a d, Mia Parker am B annah Ballar H twal, P , n A o n rt e a t a : Sum haree W Right ates, C – Y t e f n e n L ia Row ght: D Back t – Ri yrozub f e L es s a W ow T R : t t n n Fro Abse
Grieg Seafood, a proud member of our community. 106 – 1180 Ironwood Street Campbell River, BC, V9W 5P7 (250) 286-0838
Hatchery Staff in Gold River. Back Row Left – Right: Tara Lee, Sarah Fawbert, LeeAnn Adair, Ashlee Bailey, Karen Adair, Michell McCulloch, Laura Lynn Beatty Front Row Left – Right: Cher Crawford, Danyka Prpich
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ALLISON KILBY Home Hardware Building Centre Allison Kilby is the fourth generation of Thulins to move forward as a part of Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre’s future. Allison brings fresh ideas, new inventory selection and a whole new approach to Pioneer Hardware’s outlook forward. Moving towards the future is something that Allison is passionate about and enjoys the team environment that Home Hardware provides.
“Luck is not chance, it’s foil; fortune’s expensive smile is earned.” – Emily Dickinson
The team at Home Hardware are always upgrading their knowledge and learning the nuts and bolts of the hardware industry through hard work and lots of hands on training. Home Hardware Building Centre in Campbell River offers residents of the north island selection, quality and great pricing on home essentials, building supplies and home decor. Come in today to see the best of what the building supply industry has to offer for your new home building and renovations.
Serving Campbell River and Area Since 1937
250-287-7147 1270 Dogwood Street
TRACY PLATO & KATHY PLATO
SYDNEY CRAWFORD & MARLENE WRIGHT
Sundance Java Bar
Work World Work World in the Tyee Plaza is a family business. Mother and daughter Marlene and Sydney make a great team. We have knowledgeable staff, and together with them we enjoy making our customers feel good and look good. We provide a great selection of fashions for men and women for fun, fashion, work, business, and new to Work World is Black and Lee Tuxedo Rentals. We offer value, selection and service.
Sisters and best friends Kathy and Tracy are still as excited about operating the Sundance Java Bar today as they were when they started four years ago.While many recent challenges have lined their path (highway construction, the HST, and tough economic times) they’ve managed to maintain a positive outlook and a loyal customer base. They credit their ongoing success to the shop’s home-style atmosphere where every customer is considered an important part of the Sundance family.
Marlene and Sydney believe in Campbell River, and Work World is a great supporter of our community. Providing great customer service is what we do best. Come in and see us.We Fit your lifestyle!
Valued customers, old and new, drop into the only independent coffee shop in Willow-Point for the gourmet coffees and teas, fresh baked goods, and wide variety of healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch items. Whether taking your bounty to go, or relaxing in the warm, inviting atmosphere surrounded by an ever-evolving selection of local art, customers can always expect to be greeted with a smile and treated with care.
TYEE PLAZA 287-3352 Monday - Saturday 9-6 Sunday 10-5
Locally owned by Marlene & Al Wright
80F Westgate Road Sunrise Plaza, Willow Point
250-923-8827
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D’ARCY J. FRANKLAND Notary Public For more than twenty years, D’Arcy Frankland has had the pleasure of serving the community as a notary public.The services offered by her office include the preparation of legal documents relating to real estate acquisitions, business purchases,Wills, leases, contracts, instruments required for subdivisions and mediation. She has a skilled team of knowledgeable, long term staff available to assist with the provision of quality service. Being a firm believer in giving back to the community that supports you often leads D’Arcy to conduct educational presentations for many groups ranging from students to seniors and to assist with local charities and non-profit organizations. D’Arcy would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank her clients for their patronage..
“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”
– Martha Graham
D’ARCY J. FRANKLAND Notary Public
440 - 10th Avenue 250.287.2364
PIRKKO & ERIKA ANDERSON Coho Books Coho Books’ mother daughter team has been serving Campbell River readers since 2007. Their goal was to create a business which makes a meaningful contribution to the community and provides a place where customers of all ages feel welcome. A high priority at Coho Books is placed on quality of service and a great selection of books. Pirkko is embracing her role as grandmother and has started training grandson Kai to become a multilingual fourth generation bookseller. Erika, with her endless energy and enthusiasm, finds time to serve as chair of Downtown BIA, write regular book columns for Synergy Magazine and sit on the board of Haig-Brown Institute. She also teaches book review writing workshops for school children and co-ordinates most of the store events. Coho Books is lucky to have dedicated, book- loving staff members. Jeanna, Kristina and Loretta are always willing to help you find just the perfect read. Tipper, the store dog, is often around to act as the welcoming committee. The entire team at Coho Books want to thank Campbell River for supporting their independent book store and for shopping locally.
1074 Shopper Row | Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 pm • Sun. 11 - 4 pm | 250. 287. 2336
For up to date event information:
www.cohobooks.com
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Celebrating our 5th Anniversary Dedicated to our commitment to our community, our service and our promise to making the advantage yours. Hub International Barton Insurance looks forward to serving Campbell River for many years to come.
1241 Ironwood Street Campbell River » 250-287-8819
www.HubInternational.com
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Mission statement helps defines your purpose From Capital News - Kelowna
LAURA STACK CONTRIBUTOR
“Effective visions prepare for the future but honour the past.” —Tom Peters Do you have a set course in your life, an established direction, outlined with purposeful thought? Or are you simply a boat floating on the water with a broken rudder, able to be pushed whichever way the wind blows, governed by the tides and external forces? Productive people have given a great deal of thought and time to planning their courses of action and life goals. Their daily, weekly, and monthly activities all roll up to a mission statement, life goals, long-term and short term goals, and project plans. To be the guide of your own life, you have to get a hold of the udder. Much like a corporate mission statement, your personal mission statement defines who you are, what you’re all about, and why you’re here. Why do you need a personal mission statement? • It helps you make difficult decisions when faced with the myriad of choices life presents to you
• It helps you realize how very little time you truly have to accomplish the important things in your life • It helps you recognize when you’re off course and steers you back in the right direction Life is precious, and time is short. The best engineer cannot create more time, and the best scientist cannot invent more time. We all have the exact same amount of time—24 hours a day, 168 hours every week, 86,400 seconds every day. Once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. You cannot accumulate time or borrow tomorrow’s time. Since it feels like we have plenty of time left, we take for granted our 86,400 seconds every day. *** The main objective of a personal mission statement is to define what’s important to you. Many people say “this is important,” and “that is important,” but how do you narrow it down to what’s truly important in your life? I like to use the following visualization: Scenario A: Picture a thick, banded-steel cable about two feet in circumference and 100 feet long, stretched out across the floor. You are standing at one end, and
ETHEL HENRY Registered Dental Hygienist Ethel Henry, Registered Dental Hygienist has been practicing Dental Hygiene for 17 years! She graduated from Camosun College Dental Hygiene Program in 1994. She is a member of the College of Dental Hygienist of BC and the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association. She has always worked clinically and provided dental hygiene education in many smaller communities up and down the Island. Ethel is always keeping current with new technologies and dental information through Dental Conventions, on line courses and workshops. City Smiles Ethel has always had a dream of opening her own Dental Hygiene Clinic to support her patients to keep their teeth healthy for life. She is very excited and proud to be a leader in her profession and open the first ever Dental Hygiene Clinic in Campbell River, City Smiles Dental Hygiene Inc. At City Smiles Dental Hygiene Inc. the focus is prevention and the goal is to help you achieve the best mouth care possible. Many people are taking responsibility for their overall health and want choices for treatment and continuity in their care.We are proud to provide you and your family with the most up to-date professional service and equipment, all with gentle care.
I’m on the other. I call out to you, “I’ll give you $100 if you can step onto the cable and walk across it like a balance beam over to me without falling off onto the floor.” Would you try it? Sure! Most people would. Why? Basically, it involves a fairly low risk with a relatively high payoff for the effort required. It could be fun and a little challenging. Scenario B: Now we’re going to suspend the cable just a “bit,” spanning a chasm, with a little tram that travels across the cable. Except you don’t get to ride the tram. You are standing on one end of the chasm, and I’m on the other side of the chasm, with the cable suspended between us. I yell out, “Hey! If you can cross the cable like a balance beam without falling off into the river below, I’ll give you $100!” There is no way anyone in his or her right mind would attempt that. The risk is too high for the reward involved. So let’s up the ante. Would you cross it for $250,000? No? How about a million dollars? How much would I have to offer you? What if I let you crawl across on your belly? For some of you, the reward would never be high enough to risk your life. Scenario C: Let’s add a little wind (maybe, oh, a slight 60 km/phr breeze) and a tad of rain to make the cable a
CENTURY 21 Gold River Realty has a very experienced all-female sales team. Our combined years of experience totals almost 60 years! We have all been fortunate to live in smaller communities and that has enabled us to deal with all types of real estate transactions. With two offices – one in Campbell River at the The Village in Willow Point, and the other in Gold River at the Village Square – we are ready to show you the benefits of living on Vancouver Island.
JANET SCOTLAND Managing Broker | Owner 250-923-2111
JUDY MCLEAN 250-283-7515
DONNA REYNOLDS 250-283-7515
KAREN BROTHERSTON 250-923-2111
2365 South Island Highway, Campbell River – 250-923-2060
bit slick. I’m on one side of the chasm, and you’re on the other. In my arms, I hold your child hostage. I yell, “If you don’t cross the chasm in two minutes, I’m throwing your child in the river.” Would you come now? Of course you would! Despite the incredibly high risk to your own life, that child is so priceless to you that you’d risk your own life to save another. Perhaps if you don’t have children, it could be your parents, your significant other, or your friend. Clearly, that person is a core value in your life. What other things exist like that in your life? What principles, values, or character traits are most important to you, such that if I were to rip it out of your life and throw it into the chasm, you would be willing to cross the bridge to save it? What things are so integral to who you are that you cannot imagine existing without them? *** Holding that visualization in your mind, read through the following list of values below. They may be important to you; they may not be. Go though the list, and this first time, circle any and all of the values that you’d cross the bridge for. Add any to the bottom that aren’t
Campbell River 250.923-2111 Gold River 250.283.7515
Janet began her real estate career in 1991 in the South Okanagan. She sold real estate and owned the number one MLS® sales office in her community until pursuing a B.A with a concentration in Economics. She has managed and help set up several successful real estate offices and moved to Vancouver Island in 2000. Almost a year ago, she purchased Gold River Realty Ltd, converted it to a CENTURY 21 franchise, and opened up a second office in Campbell River at The Village Willow Point. Specialties: Campbell River, Commercial & Residential, Property Management. Judy has been in the Gold River and Tahsis area selling Real Estate for over 16 years and has loved every minute of it. Her experience and knowledge along with her easy going nature insure an enjoyable experience in your search for the perfect home, business or get-a-way for a back to nature lifestyle. Specialties: Gold River & Tahsis - residential and commercial
Donna is a long-time Gold River resident and loves the community so much that she focuses her real estate business exclusively on promoting Gold River and its Vancouver Island lifestyle. She has been a REALTOR® since the 1990s and has earned her Associate Broker designation. Donna cares about people and the outcomes of the transactions in which she is involved. If you want to know where the great fishing spots are – ask Donna! Specialties: Gold River -residential & commercial. Karen is the newest member of our real estate team. She was born and raised on Vancouver Island and has been a Metric Log Scaler since high school. In 1989, she moved to Campbell River, and attended the Computer Technicians program at North Island College. She raised her family here, and has worked in the forest industry for over 20 years. With a love of the out doors, she found that Campbell River had everything she wanted: skiing in the winter, camping, boating and hiking year round. Campbell River is a great place to raise a family. Specialties: Campbell River – residential
goldriverrealty@century21.ca
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listed here that are important to you. Values list: Peace Integrity Power Wealth Joy Influence Happiness Love Justice Success Recognition Spirituality Friendship Family Career Fame Truth Status Authenticity Wisdom Acceptance Health Go back through the items you’ve circled and narrow it down to only six. Which items are more important to you than the others? Place a star next to your top six values. Now picture this: You’ve got those six items lined up with you on the side of the chasm. I have the ability to make you choose between them. You’ve got to throw three away. What things would go? If all you had left in your life were three values, what would they be?
Cross out three of the six, so that your top three values are remaining. Lastly, rank order your top three values. Which one would go first? Label that #3. Which one would go second? Label that #2. So if all you had in your life were one single thing, that would be remaining until the end. Label that #1. You have just listed the top three most important in your life. Rewrite your top three values in order on the blanks below. Then for each principle, write a definition, a statement of what it means to you to be successful in that area. You’ve just created a personal mission statement for your life. Think of it as your constitution. It will become your benchmark, your standard of excellence. Then you can get your behaviour in line with your mission. You will measure yourself against it. Continuously ask yourself if an activity is moving toward your mission in life. It’s been said that “true character is the ability to carry out a goal long after the mood in which it was created has passed.” That’s when the real challenge begins. Laura Stack is a consultant on employee productivity and workplace issues, and author of “Leave The Office Earlier.”
TERRI CRANTON Owner Discovery Specialty Advertising & Hilcam Trophies Terri Cranton, owner of Discovery Specialty Advertising and Hilcam Trophies can customize anything that will sit still long enough to be embroidered or imprinted! Hilcam Trophies handles awards & engraving for all occasions. Discovery Specialty Advertising supplies logo’d clothing to everyone from global aquaculture companies to coastal fishing resorts, local sports teams and venues like the BC Senior Games. “We provide excellent service with top quality products and a well stocked showroom – our customers are able to come in and actually see, touch and try on the clothing.” Clothing can be embroidered or screen printed and every piece is done to the customers satisfaction. Known for creative embroidery work on a complete range of promotional products.
Discovery Specialty Advertising and Hilcam Trophies are now under one roof for your convenience. You can find them at: 1601 Island Highway in Campbell River. Ph 250.286.3125 • Fax 250.286.0821
www.discoveryspecialty.com | www.hilcam.com
GERI LAURENCE
the Burnaby Youth Correctional Centre and bringing in the volunteer work of Elizabeth Fry Society. Geri was presented with an honorary certificate from B.C. Ministry of children and families for her outstanding contributions. She also offered a youth yoga program for two and a half years to the JHSNI (John Howard Society North Island) on a contract basis. One of her greatest accomplishments was helping individuals with life challenging illness and thus was one of the co-founders of the organization (Vancouver Friends for Life) www.friendsforlife.ca.
Owner/Senior Yoga Instructor
Yoga Solace Studio
The Yoga Solace Studio was created by Geri Laurence and is based on the concept of offering a space for individuals to experience the holistic aspect of yoga, meditation, nutrition and other healing modalities. We provide a non-intimidating space so that you can better understand the biomechanical functions of the body and in that understanding you participate in your own recovery.
Yoga Solace Studio Certified Senior Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Trainer
Senior Yoga Instructor Geri Laurence, has over 20 years experience and is recognized by Yoga Alliance as a yoga teacher trained in many different styles of yoga.
Unit 12-964 Shoppers Row (2nd Floor) 250.923.5006 www.yogasolace.com
Geri has experience working with addictions and disabilities, including working with ADD/ ADHD sensory integration dysfunction and special needs children. Geri worked with
by Geri Laurence
Geri has recently completed the yoga therapy intensive training with world renowned yoga therapist Susi Hately Aldous. Susi is a registered Kinesiologist in a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation clinic, treating people with a wide range of acute and chronic injuries. Susi has designed programs for students, teachers and medical professionals. Her Yoga Thrive Cancer program is recognized by the University of Calgary and Susi is a highly recognized international teacher. Check out Susi’s website for more information www. functionalsynergy.com. If you have pain after your workouts, yoga class or other physical activity, then you need to take a closer look at what you are doing or not doing for your body type. Our bodies are always giving us signals, we want to listen to the whispers before they become the screams. The more congruent we are with our bodies, the more congruent we are with other aspects of our lives.
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JOANNE JOHNSON Notary Public Joanne Johnson has operated her successful Notary Business in Campbell River since 1993. Offering a wide variety of services, including Real Estate and Manufactured Home transactions, Wills, Powers of Attorney and much more, please call the office if you have a question or to inquire as to how Joanne can be of assistance to you. Joanne and her qualified staff are available to assist all clients. In her spare time, Joanne enjoys walking, camping and spending time with her family and friends.
JOANNE L. JOHNSON NOTARY PUBLIC
850B-12th Ave.
250-286-3636
MEMBER
TOTAL CONCEPT Property Management & Realty Inc. • • • • •
Professional Knowlegeable Friendly A Team working with you and for you! Full MLS Service
Total Concept Property Management & Realty Inc.
Pictured: Medi Santos, O.J. Gorringe and Diane Rogers
250-286-0110 | www.totalconcept.biz We do it all....Give us a call...We do Real Estate, Property Management and Strata
DANA KOTILLA
Don’t let negatives of reality deter your vision CATERINA RANDO CONTRIBUTOR
As we look at bringing your business to the next level, you need to ask yourself a very important question: Do you have a vision, a technicolour snapshot, in your mind of what your ideal life looks like? If not, create one. Not a goal; goals come later. Visions are more powerful than goals because visions have an emotional component. When you see a picture, it evokes emotion—involving your heart, not just your head. This is far more powerful than only writing down an idea. For example, if you were to say, “I want a bigger house,” that is a good goal. However, that simple statement by itself is not significant—not strong enough to get you to figure out everything you need to do, to support you through sacrifice, to get you to take risks, to have you learn new skills to overcome your “friends” telling you to forget about it. If, instead, you create a compel-
ling vision in which you see yourself standing in front of your yellow house with a two-car garage on a sunny street lined with trees, with a rose garden in front and a lemon tree and hammock in the back, and with a chef’s kitchen and master bedroom with a view of the ocean, you now have an idea that is not only in your head; it is in your heart, too. That is where the motivation happens; that is where your desire lives, and that is where you will connect with your internal power— the power that will pull you through all the challenges you have to address to create your compelling vision. Do not let the busyness and immediate needs of your life prevent you from stopping to create what you want your life to look like at this time next year. Follow these steps to create your compelling vision, and watch it work for you. 1. Get clear about your compelling vision. Write it down on paper; be specific, use visual language. 2. Share it with someone else. Ask them if they can see the snapshot. If they cannot, you are being
AMY CONCEPCION
Assistant Manager
& PAM ADCOCK
Owner | Amy’s
Assistant Manager Shoppers Drug Mart Rod Krasman, owner and Pharmacist of the Campbell River Shoppers Drug Mart, is confident in Dana and Pam’s abilities and team work in Assistant Managing his store. Dana Kotilla, Asst. Front Store Manager has lived in Campbell River since 1974 and has worked at Shoppers Drug Mart for 25 years. One of Dana’s duties is training new staff, and making them comfortable with the Optimum program and procedures. Dana looks forward, on a daily basis to serving her regular and new customers. Please feel free, anytime, to approach her with any questions or concerns. Pam Adcock, Asst. Front Store Manager has worked at Shoppers Drug Mart since 1981. She has worked in almost all areas of the store in that time, enjoying all the different experiences. Pam has been Assistant Front Store Manager along with Dana since the store moved to its new location.
Asian Food Specialist – on our doorstep. Campbell River’s very own cooking expert not only sells the authentic, hardest to find cooking ingredients, plus the most delicious meals. For over ten years, Amy, who grew up cooking in the Philippines, trained in Hong Kong and took the very first Culinary Arts course at North Island College, has been educating the public on such important subjects as traditional cooking methods, types of rice, spices and the art of seasoning. Amy’s most popular item, especially for the fast pre-ordered, lunch time take-away, is the pork and shrimp wonton soup. “it’s made from scratch every day”, she smiles, “the secret is in the broth, we make it with love.” Amy has many menu choices that are suited for special diets including gluten and wheat free for eat-in or take-out. As well as seasonings and sauces for home use. Amy’s celebrates her ten year anniversary. Please drop in for a visit. Easy to find, Amy’s is located opposite the bus station.
The store now carries an extended grocery selection including fresh dairy, frozen foods and dry & canned goods. Please drop in and check out Nativa Brand, Shoppers exclusive brand of organic grocery products. 430 – 13th Avenue Campbell River 250. 286. 0595
~ PHARMACIST ON DUTY DURING ALL STORE HOURS ~
TYEE PLAZA • 1297 Shoppers Row • 286-1166
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 10PM
Asian Food & Cafe
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
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too vague. 3. Read your vision every day and continue to clarify it when new ideas come in. 4. Create a physical image—a drawing, a real photograph, or a collage—that represents your vision. Put that vision where you will see it every day. 5. Create an action plan to realize your vision, and take even some small action every day. 6. Get the help you need. You do not have to do it alone. Once you have your vision, ask yourself: Are you more committed to your compelling vision, or are you more committed to your current situation? Our reality interferes with our vision because we see what is not ideal around us—and that is far more vivid than a vision of what we desire that still lies only in our head and heart. That is why it is important to follow these steps and spend time with your vision every day, gradually bringing it more and more into focus and finally into reality. Caterina Rando is also the success centre director for the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance and contributing author to Build it Big: 101 Secrets of Top Direct Selling Experts.
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Advice for women on how to stay focused JAN MARIE DORE CONTRIBUTOR
Over the past 11years, I have worked with hundreds of women entrepreneurs as their business coach. I’ve noticed that many women small business owners experience the same challenges in growing and running their businesses, such as feeling overwhelmed and isolated, having difficulty keeping focused, not enrolling enough support, and not planning for growth. Here’s a summary of my best advice for any woman running a small business— my top seven tips for women entrepreneurs: 1. Focus on your strengths. There’s an old saying, “Do what you do best and delegate the rest.” Know what your top strengths are. Delegate or drop anything that you’re not exceptionally skilled at, and focus at least 80 per cent of your time using your key talents that bring you income. 2. Put yourself first. Your growing business needs a lot of time and attention. Many women in business put themselves third or fourth on their list of priorities. Put you and your business
DARLENE GARAT & JACKI MCIVOR Garat Financial Group Ltd. Darlene Garat is a Financial Advisor with Garat Financial Group, and has been with them since their inception 14 years ago. Being self employed for almost 30 years she understands the needs of working women and business owners, and the desire to have a personal strategy to ensure financial security, and a strong retirement plan . Jacki McIvor is Darlene’s right hand at Garat Financial Group. Besides running the office and handling all the insurance administration, Jacki is Garat Financial’s Group Benefits specialist. Garat Financial Group Ltd. has a friendly, client focused approach to the world of managing investments and risk. The team is highly professional, assures complete confidentiality, and are dedicated to continuing education to ensure clients receive the highest quality of service. Darlene and Jacki invite you to contact them to see how they can help you with your insurance, investments, group benefits and overall financial planning needs.
(250) 287-2310
850 - 12th Avenue, Campbell River BC V9W 6B5 email: info@garatfinancial.com
first and everything else will fall into place. 3. Learn to say “no.” I ask women who have started a business to drop anywhere from 25 to 50 per cent of their time commitments when we start working together. Most women are too over-committed with non-business related activities. Be strategic about what you say yes to, especially in the first few years of your business. Guard your precious time as the valuable asset that it is. 4. Plan for success. Lack of planning causes more businesses to fail than anything else. Planning is very valuable because it causes you to think ahead to your vision and next steps to reach your goals. You can create a simple one page marketing plan that outlines your business objectives and how you will achieve them. 5. Ask for support. Don’t try to figure it all out by yourself. Notice where you are stuck and could use some help, and ask for it. Ask colleagues or others who have been in business and could mentor you, hire a business coach, or form your own mastermind support team.
6. Delegate or drop your weaknesses. Get clear on what you don’t enjoy doing or don’t do very well. Either stop trying to do it, or find someone who will do it for you. A perfect example is bookkeeping. If you dislike it, give it to someone else to do, and free up your time to earn money doing what you do well. 7. Keep an eye on the bottom line. You don’t need to have complex financial statements, but setting targets and tracking some key indicators every month will help you understand how you are doing. You’ll know sooner what’s working and what’s not working so that you can make strategic adjustments. Implement at least three of these tips, and watch your business flourish! Jan Marie Dore is a professional certified life coach, public speaker and writer. Her website is at www.janmariedore. com.
DR. JANIS GUTHY Chiropractor Wavestrength Vibration Fitness Studio Dr. Janis Guthy has been a Chiropractor for over 30 years. In 2007 Dr. Janis Guthy opened the WaveStrength Vibration Fitness Studio & her Family Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Guthy uses the latest techniques of manual and non-manual manipulation and complimentary therapy including ultrasound, infra red, soft tissue massage, cranial/ sacral, trigger points, and exercises. Being a Certified Functional Work Capacity Evaluator as well as a Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate and having a Residency in Industrial Rehabilitation Dr. Guthy offers solutions for on the job ergonomics. Her clinic provides Custom Foot Orthotics to correct and stabilize gait patterns. Chiropractic is also preventive. By maintaining the spine and nervous system through regular Chiropractic care patients can prevent structural and non-structural conditions. Dr. Guthy sees regular paying patients as well as those who are also on ICBC,WCB, DVA, RCMP and Blue Cross. The Exer-Rest platform is used in the prevention of acute athletic injuries as well as improving cardiovascular, rheumatologic and neurologic conditions. Clinical studies have found that it is beneficial in the treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders such as MS, ALS, Parkinsons as well as Vasculitis.The use of the Exer-Rest is the equivalent to running, or jogging while lying down on your back without stress to your heart or to your joints. It increases circulation by increasing Nitric Oxide in your blood. The Wave is a vibration plate that stimulates core strength, as well as bone density. 15 min on the Wave is equivalent to about an hour of traditional exercise. For more information please visit Dr. Guthy’s website at www.wavestrengthvibrationfitness.com For an appointment call Dr. Guthy at 250-287-3113 or visit her at suite 103-250 Dogwood St. in Campbell River. Dr. Guthy welcomes new patients.
www.wavestrengthvibration.com
Dr. Janis Guthy Chiropractor Suite 103 103–250 250 Dogwood Street • 250-287-3113 Effectiveness may vary from patient to patient.
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Glenda is an agent that takes top quality service to a new level. Her professional and personalized business is what keeps her clients coming back. This has allowed her to grow her network of Buyers and Sellers. Glenda has been in Real Estate for over 14 years. That experience has given her a vast knowledge of the Real Estate market in Campbell River. She is a skilled negotiator who always goes the extra mile to serve her client’s best interests. Glenda brings energy and enthusiasm to her everyday life and to her business. With all of this it’s no wonder why Glenda’s a Top Producer and a Platinum Club Member.
Shelley McKay is a long time resident & dedicated supporter of the Campbell River community through various sport’s teams, volunteer organizations, foundations & club memberships. Partnered with Ed Handja, the BC Oceanfront Team & Coast Realty for 8 years, Shelley’s commitment is to provide her clients with the highest standard of care & professional service possible. BC Oceanfront is your full service Real Estate team with 38 years of combined experience, specializing in Campbell River and Coastal residential, recreational, oceanfront & commercial properties. Our attention to detail has established us as leaders in the industry. Put Shelley’s expertise to work for you! Call Shelley to discuss all of your Real Estate needs & to explore your opportunities!
Glenda Johansen office 250-286-1187
Shelley McKay 250-287-2000
Check Realty
glenda@listingsincampbellriver.com
A lifetime Campbell Riverite, I have watched our city grow from a small village to its present vibrancy! Together with Randy Check, my partner of 20+ years and recently Jodi, we have provided red carpet service while relocating hundreds of families! As a Remax Hall of Fame Honoree and Registered Relocation Specialist you can rely on my caring expertise and intimate local market knowledge to make your move as informed, comfortable and stress free as possible. Personally, I have a wide variety of eclectic tastes— hiking, biking, music, cooking, gardening, health and am a huge fan of the 30 mile diet! Please call me direct—I would love to chat with you! Professional Market Evaluation | Advice on Market Trends | Real Estate Information
Check Realty
Kelly is a born and raised Campbell Riverite. As a Property Manager, Kelly is not only dedicated to helping property owners reach their investment goals, but also committed to providing renters with the best possible choice in housing.
Twila Conrod 250-830-4998
Kelly Irvine 250-287-2000
Hi Campbell! It is a privilege to list and sell property in this beautiful community of Campbell River! Whether you are moving into town to buy, or making a new journey in your lives, and need to list your home, let me, help you. “Rita knows what I want more than I do.” Debbie “Campbell River is fortunate to have Rita as a REALTOR®.” Sue & Ron Remember: SELL Or LIST CALL RITA to ASSIST!
Although O.J. has been active in Politics and a businesswoman all her life, she sought a career change in the 90s and started in Property Management. She has since become Licensed in Real Estate sales, Property & Strata Management and is currently using her skills to run Total Concept in its new location at 962 Shoppers Row. Call O.J. and her team for ALL your Real Estate needs!
tconrod@shaw.ca twilaconrod.com
Rita Casorzo 250-205-0509
Check Realty
250-830-4435 shelleymckay@bcoceanfront.com
250-286-1187 rita@teamcasorzo.com Whether just getting into the market, upgrading to that dream home, or downsizing, I can help you find that perfect home or investment property, as well as successfully market and sell your home. I pride myself for my knowledge in residential real estate, and I specialize in new construction. My goal is to get you the most for the best price when buying and to assist you in getting the best dollar for your home when selling, providing you with the friendly, excellent service that you deserve. Please contact me for a free market evaluation of your home and to see how my marketing plan will help to get your home sold. Whether you are buying, building or selling a home, it need not be a stressful process, let me do the work for you. I love my job, and this great city we live in!
Pamela Smith 250-202-9453
email: kirvine@coastrealty.com
O.J. office 250-286-0110
Management Total Concept Property & REALTY Division
www.totalconcept.biz Janet began her real estate career in 1991 in the South Okanagan. She sold real estate and owned the number one MLS® sales office in her community until pursuing a B.A with a concentration in Economics. She has managed and help set up several successful real estate offices and moved to Vancouver Island in 2000. Almost a year ago, she purchased Gold River Realty Ltd., converted it to a CENTURY 21 franchise, and opened up a second office in Campbell River at The Village Willow Point. Specialties: Campbell River, Commercial & Residential, Property Management.
JANET SCOTLAND Managing Broker | Owner
Campbell River 250.923-2111 Gold River 250.283.7515
250-286-3293 pamelasmith@royallepage.ca
goldriverrealty@century21.ca
I joined the Royal LePage team in 2005 and have since made a reputation as a dedicated professional with many satisfied clients. I’ve traveled to many wonderful parts of the world but have made the Campbell River area my home since 1989. I understand Real Estate and will walk you through the process making it as stress free as possible. You will find me honest, easy going and enthusiastic. If you are looking for Excellent Service...Plain & Simple, give me a call today!
Marleen LOVES Real Estate, LOVES Campbell River and has been a Sales Associate since 1990, starting with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board then moving back home to bring up her son and be closer to family and friends. She has been very involved in the Community and is always willing to make herself available. She is an avid Curler, Skiier, Golfer and Fishing is passionate to her - she dreams of becoming a TYEE CLUB MEMBER. She has been very blessed in Real Estate with many awards, but all that is due to great Clients having trust in her. “She thanks you all so much - and looks forward to hearing from you soon.” Happy Spring!
Vanessa Hird (Monteith)
250-202-4677 vanessahird@royallepage.ca
Trusted for Service; Respected for Results...
Marleen Laviolette-Medvedeff
250-286-1187 marleen@island.net