Business Tips & Spotlights 

Here are three benefits of using the free business advice on offer with Community Futures Howe Sound.  

Client feedback is essential for ensuring you're fulfilling your promises - and learning where you can improve. Here are 4 simple ways to garner more feedback.

The Bratz Biz crew in their festive best!   Bratz Biz is Whistler’s annual youth artisan entrepreneur Christmas market, and 2025 marks 20 incredible years of creativity, business skills, and brilliant young minds putting themselves out there.   Community Futures Howe Sound began sponsoring Bratz Biz in 2020 and is proud to continue supporting the event and ensuring it can run every year.   To learn more about the anniversary, common misconceptions, and what young entrepreneu

We interviews Pala Kovacs to learn about the Indigenous Aritsans Accelerator, how it works, and why it’s so necessary.

Small Business Week is October 20-24, 2025. Here's how Community Futures supports small businesses, and some of the great local brands in the Sea to Sky!

Five great reads for small business owners, or those looks to start a business.

GEO (generative engine optimization) is the new SEO. Here's what you need to do for your website.

We interviewed Deorum Ski Co to learn about their game-changing products for outdoor creatives.

Using AI in your business? You're not alone. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid while using these tools.

5 simple AI tools that you can use in your business to make your life easier.

We interviewed Allen Edwards of Trickster's Hideout to learn how it all got started, his advice for businesses, & more.

We interviewed Cam MacArthur, Business Development Manager, to learn about his background, advice, and more.

Running interviews? Here are 5 great questions to ask to help you find the best talent.

Learn more about the Community Futures Howe Sound board, and meet its two newest members!

A bounce rate is a key health indicator for your website. Here's what it is and how you can improve it.

Small businesses owners must choose between Wix and WordPress for building a website. Here are the pros and cons of each.

We interviewed Oscar Radevsky of Create Makerspace to learn more about this fantastic Squamish business.

Seven tips for improving your performance across your social media platforms (and why you should).

Here's how to write a great business plan, including steps and templates to get you started.

Here are seven of the best newsletters to sign up for as a business owner in the Sea to Sky.