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Outlook Business/Tourism newsletter: Issue 3. This issue 08-01-05. Business
Do you have what it takes to be What does it take to be a successful exporter? Although there are exceptions, successful exporters generally have a solid, established business in Canada. Reliable production systems, a good reputation for supplying quality merchandise, and products that are in demand internationally are also keys to success. To assess your company’s readiness and export potential, try completing Small Business B.C.'s "Assessing Your Company's Export Potential" questionnaire. It'll tell you whether your company is ready to be an exporter and highlight areas of your business where additional work and preparation may be needed. Want to know more about Financing and Government Assistance for exports? See Recommended Reading Find out more about establishing and running a successful export business: More Information... Visit the International Trade Data System website for an extensive dictionary of international trade terms. In the BC Community Kelowna Entrepreneur Uses the Internet to Expand Her Business Karen Murphy launched Express Gift Baskets in 1997 in the laundry room of her Kelowna home. In just eight years, she has harnessed the power of the Internet (and valuable support from the Womens Enterprise Society of BC) to expand her company to service a North America-wide clientele. Market Research Services Market Research frequently asked questions. 1. How can Small Business BC help me with my Market Research?
2: Are there any FREE Market Research Resources available at Small Business BC? A: Yes, Small Business BC provides access to many FREE Market Research resources through our research library, our self-service public computer terminals that include licensed databases, and through our Helpful Websites Section.info courtesy smallbusinessbc.ca | Destination Osoyoos Visitor Info Centre Tourism  New changes to the team at the Visitors Information Centre (VIC). Sonya Konig (centre) has recently joined as Director, Visitor Services together with Arta Selby (right) and Beverly Pearce (left) as Counsellors. With extensive experience and a solid background in the tourism industry we are looking forward to assisting you and our visiting tourists. Colleen Sito, a media representative from Western Canadian Resorts publication out of Calgary, visited our town on July 23rd & 24th. We were very fortunate to have her spend two days experiencing our community. We toured her around 15 resort/destination properties and tourist attractions. Colleen was very impressed with what she experienced and said “next time she’ll be back to vacation!” We look forward to seeing the next article in Resorts and other publications. Expect more media to be visiting our town over the next few months.  Accommodation Vacancy Board.
During the high season our team is actively working with all the accommodators to better serve our tourists visiting the community. On a weekly basis we obtain the availability status for the upcoming week, from the information we receive we update our visitors as well as the nightly vacancy board which is posted in the window overnight. This has been in effect for a couple of weeks already and so far have received extremely positive feedback from both our accommodators and tourists. Visitor Info
estimated visitors during July to Visitor Information Centre: 8,486 to www.destinationosoyoos.com: 5,576 (23,817 hits) |
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