Always check out the Company Anyone can set up an impressive website and appear to be much larger and more credible than they really are. Check the local Better Business Bureau, ask for references, and talk to existing customers. Who’s…
Many industries are resilient to the ebb and flow of the economy, but the majority of small businesses can be defined in some way as cyclical, or reliant on the general economy. When it takes a dive, a lot of…
We had a great time this past weekend at the BC Food Service Expo in Vancouver. For those who attended, you likely met Wyman Lee our Technology Manager and had your photo taken...a few times! He got some amazing shots…
Time-strapped entrepreneurs are on a never-ending quest to discover new tools and approaches that will make them more productive. It is not that common to come across a tool that delivers a major productivity boost. That’s why I was so…
Think about your daily routine, you might stop at a coffee shop in the morning, perhaps you workout at the gym in the afternoon or go for dinner with friends in the evening. Every place that you visit, and every…
As Mike Lee did consulting work with entrepreneurs and companies looking for financing help from private and public sources, it started to find it increasingly difficult to keep track of the all the programs. While Lee would have in-depth knowledge…
This morning, while posting a job opening at Company Capital, I did a quick search to see what other jobs were being advertised. Would you believe that 8/10 of them are for some form of "Social Media Expert"? This social…
Small business owner operating in Canada? Check out this great article by Tim Cestnick for the Globe and Mail on some of the classic mistakes or traps small and medium sized business owners fall into when it comes to what…
No matter what industry your small or medium sized business is in, customer feedback is a necessary part of the process. Surveying your customer is one of the most efficient ways to improve business. It seems so simple .. Need…
As all the lights start to come down and the holiday haze wears off, it's time to buckle down and get back in the proverbial "grind". With that in mind, today marks Company Capital's first official day of business for…