In celebration of Small Business Week in B.C., the Comox Valley Home-Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its seventh annual trade show to better expose many of the Valley鈥檚 small businesses to the public.

Eatmore Sprouts, an organic sprout producer in Courtenay, is choosing 100 per cent B.C. wind power for the electricity requirements of its farm, Bullfrog Power announced earlier this month.

After almost four years of serving Cumberland, Seeds Food Market has been nominated for a provincewide award for the impact it has on the village.

The Comox Valley has five of 33 finalists for the sixth annual Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC) Innovation Awards. They are: Natural Pastures Cheese Co. (Agri Foods), Island Labs (ICET Excellence in Technology), 1st View (Information Technology), Swinkey Golf Inc. (Innovation Startup of the Year) and Woodland flooring (Value-Added Product).

Terri Perrin of the Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui is in the final weeks of an intense 16-week feng shui mentorship program with one of North America鈥檚 most-respected experts.

Most people operating businesses know how important it is to have a business plan, particularly if they are looking to secure a loan or other form of financing. However, a business plan is only half of what your business needs in order to become successful. You also need a strategic plan that will allow you to keep building on your success.

As the demand for full-service marketing on Vancouver Island increases, Better Mousetrap Marketing is growing to meet it.

The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its monthly meeting Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Westerly Inn on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

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What does success look like for your business? Have you identified the handful of factors critical in achieving this success? Do you have a system in place which keeps you focused on these factors?