B.C. voters have made their decision in the Harmonized Sales Tax referendum. Now, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging government to focus on a smooth and clearly communicated transition back to the PST/GST.

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.

Del Rio Academy of Hair and Esthetics offers courses in hairdressing, esthetics and nail technician, along with a professional hair studio and day spa. The academy is already growing, and this September, Del Rio is looking at hiring a full-time hairdressing instructor and a part-time esthetics and nail technician instructor because the academy is expanding to night classes in Courtenay.

The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its monthly meeting Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western on Cliffe Avenue.

The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its monthly meeting Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western on Cliffe Avenue. In addition to the usual networking opportunities, each meeting also features speakers on educational topics related to small business.

Celebrating five years of the only computer store in Comox with both sales and services, My Tech Guys invites all residents to come to the Comox location this Friday.

The Better Business Bureau is cautioning businesses and consumers about an e-mail that is purporting to come from BBB.

The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) invites owners of all small businesses to participate in their annual Small Business Expo on Oct. 14 (1 to 8 p.m.) at the Florence Filberg Centre.

Vancouver Island's newest winery is in Comox, just a stone's throw from the Strait of Georgia.

There is a new method of school fundraising that has come to the Comox Valley, which has the potential to raise amazing amounts of money for schools but requires hardly any volunteer time from parents.