Recent Articles
Everybody Can Benefit from Mentorship and Education
Preparing and managing the change in the economic market place is the present concern of many clients who visit the Business Development office. Businesses are facing unusual industry related struggles as the economic climate has altered the status quo of their business.
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Attraction & Retention of Employees
One of the more talked about issues in businesses over the past year has been the attraction and retention of employees. The attraction and retention of employees can have a major impact on the bottom line and the ability to meet the competition in the market place.
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What Does it Take to Be a Good Business Leader?
The role of leadership in business is indisputable. Great leaders create great businesses. Mediocre leaders create mediocre businesses.
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What is Effective Leadership
One of the best definitions comes from author J. Oswald Sanders when he described leadership as “Influence.” Influence is about inspiring and moving people into action in order to reach a desired goal.
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Leadership by Coaching
The work of a manager or leader is difficult, important and not well defined in many companies or businesses. Yet this role is significant in contributing to the bottom line.
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Studies & Reports
The H.O.W. Report - Retail Business Attraction
HOW Report: Healthy Opportunity and Way
Affordable Housing Project Final Report
Shuswap Manufacturing Skills Gap Analysis - An analysis of the human resource supply and demand in our manufacturing industry.
Economic Action Plan for Salmon Arm 2004 to 2009 - Framework that lays out rationale and approach for organizations engaged in economic activities
Trades and Technology Final Report
Retail Market Analysis - Analysis to provide companies or individuals with data to assist in conducting a retail market viability assessment.
Salmon Arm Community Development Strategy - Nineteen major community economic development initiatives created from community dialogue are outlined. Builds on our recognized strengths.
Housing Needs Assessment - Review conducted in 2001 to research and identify consumer needs and interest in housing
Shuswap Regional Airport Fact Sheet
Tourism Opportunity Strategy for the Shuswap - Comprehensive report identifying the most promising tourism products and opportunities
Shuswap High Tech Regional Assessment - Look at factors relating to technology development
Shuswap Technology Labour Pool Assessment - Look at factors relating to human resources technology development
