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Let's talk about business personalities. Imagine walking into a party. There's the person who instantly makes everyone feel welcome, remembers your name, tells great stories, and somehow makes the entire room feel more fun. Then there's the person who stands awkwardly in the corner, gives one-word answers, and disappears before anyone really gets to know them. Now ask yourself... which one is your business?

The Mid-Year Marketing Checkup: What's Working, What's Wasting Money, and What Needs a Boost by BoostBC Halfway through the year Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? While many business owners are focused on day-to-day operations, June is actually one of the best times to step back and evaluate your marketing efforts. A mid-year marketing checkup can help you identify what's delivering results, what's draining your budget, and where opportunities exist for

Starting a business is exciting. You're passionate, motivated, and ready to take on the world. But many new business owners make a few common mistakes that can hurt their profitability and growth before they even realize it. Here are five of the biggest pitfalls to avoid when launching your business.

Don’t Let Tech Trip You Up: 5 Small Business Mistakes (and Smart Fixes) By BoostBC Running a small business today means wearing a lot of hats and sometimes, technology doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The good news? Most common tech mistakes are totally fixable once you know what to look for. Here are five frequent missteps small businesses make (and how to turn them into wins).

Just like an Easter egg hunt, opportunities for growth are often hidden in unexpected places. For businesses across British Columbia, the challenge isn’t a lack of opportunity rather it’s knowing where to look and having the right support to act on what you find. That’s where Boost BC comes in.

If you’re a business owner in 2026, chances are you’re not lacking tools. CRMs, project managers, automation platforms, AI assistants, analytics dashboards, there’s no shortage of software promising to save time, boost growth, or “do it all.” Yet many businesses feel more overwhelmed than ever. More logins. More alerts. More things to learn. And still, inconsistent results.

How the 80/20 Rule Can Radically Change the Way You Work By BoostBC In The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss emphasizes a simple but powerful principle: the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. It states that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. While this idea isn’t new, Ferriss applies it in a way that challenges how we think about productivity, work, and success.

BoostBC: The Execution Partner for Startups and Small Businesses in BC Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack ideas. They struggle because execution is hard to do alone. At BoostBC, we work with founders and small business owners in Kelowna and across British Columbia who are serious about moving from “someday” to “right now.” We help you: Clarify your direction Build a realistic plan Execute across brand, web, apps, and marketing Stay motivated and accountable over

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