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Kevin Greenard: Meeting frequency with clients

Kevin Greenard: Meeting frequency with clients

When we first meet with potential clients, we will typically have four meetings in the first month. These meetings are done to gather information, share information, open accounts, and complete any required forms.
Despite challenges, Greater Victoria homebuilders are on a record pace

Despite challenges, Greater Victoria homebuilders are on a record pace

Despite pandemic challenges, supply-chain concerns, a labour shortage and the ongoing tug-of-war with municipalities over zoning and costs, homebuilders in Greater Victoria could still have another record year. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Major pet retailer Pets West sold to United Raw

Major pet retailer Pets West sold to United Raw

Pets West, a popular small-pets and pet-food store operated for 32 years by Lisa Nitkin, has a new owner. United Raw Pet Foods Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp., announced the acquisition Wednesday.
New grocery latest sign of change in Cook Street Village

New grocery latest sign of change in Cook Street Village

Today’s opening of Root ­Cellar Village Green Grocer’s new Cook Street location marks the latest evolution in Cook Street Village, home to low-rise buildings filled with diverse locally owned businesses and newer condo developments.
Flair Airlines expands fleet, adds routes, including Victoria and Comox

Flair Airlines expands fleet, adds routes, including Victoria and Comox

CALGARY — As sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s largest airlines struggle amid COVID-19 pandemic, an Edmonton-based discount carrier with ambitious expansion plans has been looking for opportunities that include Victoria and Comox.
At grocer-café combo that sells local wares, praise for efforts of small businesses

At grocer-café combo that sells local wares, praise for efforts of small businesses

The Neighbourly Cafe and ­Grocer in the Old Town District is a revival of the general store. You can buy groceries and some dry goods there, pick up a gift, even grab a coffee and sandwich. And it’s a shining example for Small Business Month.
Greater Victoria house prices up 27.7 per cent over the last year, survey finds

Greater Victoria house prices up 27.7 per cent over the last year, survey finds

A severe lack of inventory and strong in-migration has driven the median price of all types of homes in Greater Victoria up by 27.7 per cent in the past year, according to a new house price survey from Royal LePage.
Kevin Greenard: Pushing proprietary products

Kevin Greenard: Pushing proprietary products

Brokerage firms, banks, and insurance companies often create their own in-house product, referred to as proprietary products. They are proprietary because they can only be sold by the firm that created it.
What jobs can sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ teens get as new labour laws come into effect?

What jobs can sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ teens get as new labour laws come into effect?

As of today, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s general working age is 16 — but don’t worry, your child can still babysit or have a paper route. Changes to employment standards effective Oct. 15 raise the general working age in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Victoria gaming firm Kixeye names new CEO

Victoria gaming firm Kixeye names new CEO

Victoria-based gaming studio Kixeye has named Colin How its new chief executive, a move that will allow former chief executive Clayton Stark to step into a role he was given more than a year ago.