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5 questions you should ask during a new hire interview
Running interviews? Here are 5 great questions to ask to help you find the best talent.

Community Futures Howe Sound
5 days ago3 min read
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Meet Our New Board Members!
Learn more about the Community Futures Howe Sound board, and meet its two newest members!

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jul 43 min read
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How can you lower your website bounce rate?
A bounce rate is a key health indicator for your website. Here's what it is and how you can improve it.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jul 34 min read
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Wix vs WordPress - which website platform is best for your small business?
Small businesses owners must choose between Wix and WordPress for building a website. Here are the pros and cons of each.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jun 213 min read
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Client spotlight: Create Makerspace
We interviewed Oscar Radevsky of Create Makerspace to learn more about this fantastic Squamish business.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jun 94 min read
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7 tips to improve your social media performance
Seven tips for improving your performance across your social media platforms (and why you should).

Community Futures Howe Sound
May 234 min read
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How to write a great business plan
Here's how to write a great business plan, including steps and templates to get you started.

Community Futures Howe Sound
May 104 min read
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7 newsletters to sign up for as a Sea to Sky business owner
Here are seven of the best newsletters to sign up for as a business owner in the Sea to Sky.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Apr 262 min read
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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in the Sea to Sky this weekend!
Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day by visiting these locally owned bookstores this weekend (or any weekend!).

Community Futures Howe Sound
Apr 232 min read
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An Interview with Carolina Arcila, Founder of Treeline Collective
We recently interviewed Carolina Arcila, powerhouse founder of Treeline Collective, to learn more about the business and how it got started.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Apr 105 min read
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How to prepare for your first meeting with Community Futures Howe Sound
Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from a first meeting with Community Futures Howe Sound.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Apr 32 min read
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Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership: The Wood Innovation Group (TWIG)
We've partnered with The Wood Innovation Group (TWIG) to help support local wood professionals. Learn more here!

Community Futures Howe Sound
Mar 243 min read
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What is local SEO and how can you improve yours?
Local SEO is essential for brick & mortar shops, and businesses that work in a specific area. Learn how to improve yours.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Mar 153 min read
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4 of the most common questions we hear in our meetings
We often hear similar questions in our free business advice sessions. Here are four of the most common (and our answers!).

Community Futures Howe Sound
Mar 53 min read
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5 of the best free online tools for small businesses
These five free tools are great resources for busy business owners on a budget.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Feb 213 min read
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Everything you should know about taking out a small business loan with Community Futures Howe Sound
Need a small business loan? Here's what you need to know about getting lending from Community Futures Howe Sound. At Community Futures...

Community Futures Howe Sound
Feb 143 min read
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The 5 best networking events to sign up for in the Sea to Sky
Five top events to sign up for to networking and grow your business in the Sea to Sky.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jan 253 min read
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Community Futures Howe Sound Partnership: Social Venture Institute
The Social Venture Institute: Sea to Sky will be running an immersive gathering of visionary leaders and social entrepreneurs in Whistler.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jan 172 min read
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Community Futures British Columbia Launches New Resources to Help Small Businesses Impacted by Disasters
CFBC has recently launched new resources to allow us to better support small businesses in BC before, during & after a disaster.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Jan 32 min read
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Meet Kieran Hale: Community Futures Howe Sound Executive Director (and Your Free Local Business Advisor)
We interviewed Kieran to hear about his background, his favourite parts of the job, the advice he gives the most often, and more.

Community Futures Howe Sound
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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